by Liz Falk | Nov 20, 2025 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation
The students had a great experience during the Community-Based Instruction trip as part of the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. program. They visited several retail stores, including TJ Maxx, Ross Dress for Less, and Five Below, where they worked in pairs to complete assigned...
by Liz Falk | Nov 19, 2025 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Cares, HDS Foundation
We are so proud of our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students for making a meaningful impact! In response to recent events, students participated in the Jamaica Relief Drive at their school to support those affected by Hurricane Melissa. The students were split into groups and...
by Liz Falk | Nov 18, 2025 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., College Mentors, HDS Cares, HDS Foundation
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉We are thrilled to share that HDS Foundation has been awarded $10,000 by the Autism Services Grants Council (ASGC) for our Bridging the Gap: Empowering Students with Autism program! The ASGC is committed to supporting programs that...
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...
