by Liz Falk | Nov 15, 2025 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Cares, HDS Foundation
Last week, our students enjoyed a fun, hands-on experience when Scentsability , a nonprofit that creates artisan scented candles and provides meaningful workplace opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), visited the school to...
by HDS Communications | Nov 14, 2025 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., College Mentors, HDS Cares, HDS Foundation
For 17 incredible years, HDS Foundation has been dedicated to making a difference in the lives of youth and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). What began as a vision to empower and support has grown into a movement that transforms lives every single...
by Liz Falk | Nov 4, 2025 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation
To celebrate the fall season, our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students enjoyed a fun outing to Flamingo Nursery! Students had the opportunity to paint pumpkins, take a relaxing hayride, and explore the beautiful nursery grounds. The day began with a creative pumpkin-painting...
by Liz Falk | Oct 31, 2025 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation
HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students participated in their class annual Pumpkin Carving Contest! Students were put into groups and teamed up to design, carve, and create their very own pumpkin masterpieces with help from their Best Buddies peers. The day was filled with...
by Liz Falk | Oct 30, 2025 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation
Our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students got into the Halloween spirit with a fun and educational trip to Target! Before shopping, they practiced budgeting skills in class to plan their purchases. Working in small groups, students searched for items under $10 that included 12...
by Liz Falk | Oct 17, 2025 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation
Our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students recently enjoyed a meaningful and interactive learning experience at Chik Fil A! Prior to the trip, they practiced budgeting and calculating meal totals to prepare for placing their own orders. During the visit, students confidently...
