by Liz Falk | Jan 27, 2026 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation
Our students practiced real-world skills with a Publix online ordering adventure! In class, they completed a scavenger hunt to navigate the website and used the “order ahead” feature to pick their lunch, all while staying under a $15 budget. Students entered their...
by Liz Falk | Jan 22, 2026 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation
As part of a new year initiative, HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students took an important step toward workplace readiness by shopping for professional attire to wear during worksite visits. Students visited Ross Dress for Less, where they practiced real-world skills by...
by Liz Falk | Jan 20, 2026 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation
HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students hit the ice at Pines Ice Arena for a day of skating, socializing, and building confidence!Each student received ice skates and a skating aid, giving them the chance to try a new leisure skill in a safe, supportive environment. Many students...
by Liz Falk | Jan 19, 2026 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation
The HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students kicked off the year with a Community-Based Instruction (CBI) trip to Pembroke Crossings in Pembroke Pines! They visited stores like Burlington, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Five Below and Barnes and Noble, where they were excited to...
by Liz Falk | Jan 15, 2026 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., College Mentors, HDS Foundation
The HDS Foundation is proud to support students at the University of North Florida through our College Mentors Program, offered in partnership with the university’s THRIVE Program. This collaboration allows us to help create meaningful, individualized support for...
