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How to Make Virtual Events More Accessible for Attendees

January 20, 2021 By BRIDGES

Accessibility, or lack thereof, has long been a problem with in-person gatherings. According to a study on the inclusion of disabled individuals at events, only 59% of non-profit organizations admit that their events are hosted in physically accessible spaces.… Read More “How to Make Virtual Events More Accessible for Attendees”
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BRIDGES Spotlight- Larry

January 12, 2021 By BRIDGES

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a serious impact on food insecurity across the country and the world. There have been disruptions in food supply chains, food production. As a result, food pantries and feeding programs have felt the effects. This… Read More “BRIDGES Spotlight- Larry”
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“Making the Invisible Visible” – A Women Veterans Project – Virtual Photo Gallery

November 5, 2020 By BRIDGES

Welcome to “Making the Invisible Visible” — a Women Veterans Project and Virtual Photo Gallery. Please read the following instructions to ensure that you have the best experience possible. There are two different ways to interact with the exhibit: Method… Read More ““Making the Invisible Visible” – A Women Veterans Project – Virtual Photo Gallery”
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Sounds Good: The Role of Music in Medical Recovery and Rehabilitation

November 3, 2020 By Reji Matthew, PhD, LCSW

  Editor’s note: this article was originally published at on the author’s website and reprinted with permission by the author, Reji Matthew, PhD, LCSW   Music therapy is an evidence-based expressive arts intervention that is increasingly being integrated in health… Read More “Sounds Good: The Role of Music in Medical Recovery and Rehabilitation”
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  • How to Make Virtual Events More Accessible for Attendees
  • PFC Joseph P. Dywer Veteran Peer Support Program Press Release (2021)
  • BRIDGES Spotlight- Larry
  • “Making the Invisible Visible” – A Women Veterans Project – Virtual Photo Gallery

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  • Regina DiOrio
  • Nanci Goldman
  • Jason Ross
  • Esther Laaninen
  • Timothy Shin
  • Reji Matthew, PhD, LCSW

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