Bridge Program

Bridging the gap between school & employment for young adults with disabilities.

BRIDGE is a comprehensive educational and training program designed specifically for young adults with disabilities who have completed high school and are interested in competitive, integrated employment.

Our program helps participants “bridge the gap” between school and independence by enhancing their opportunities for meaningful, sustained employment. It offers essential training through targeted instruction in hard and soft skills, self-advocacy, independent living, and community engagement, empowering participants to lead successful lives and careers.

We strive to provide person-centered services and job exploration opportunities that incorporate the goals identified by participants and their families.

Program Highlights

Personalized goal setting
Hard and soft skills development
Career development and exploration
Independent living and community skills
Self-advocacy
Social and interpersonal communication skills
Workplace and community safety skills
Serve-Safe and other workplace certifications
Support for accessing employment services

Community Engagement

Participants engage in job shadowing, volunteering, and job site visits, usually at different locations each day. We provide a supportive environment that fosters support for participants to grasp self-advocacy, identify their interests, and explore diverse career paths through volunteer opportunities and various vocational activities. Some examples of community partnerships and engagement include: