Say No To Cyberbullying

by HDS Communications | Oct 14, 2020 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., College Mentors, HDS Foundation

In a digital age, teens have constant access to their electronics whether it is a cell phone, tablet, or computer to communicate and socialize with their friends. This makes them an easy target to be cyberbullied.  Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass,...

National Bullying Prevention Month

by HDS Communications | Oct 7, 2020 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., College Mentors, HDS Cares, HDS Foundation

In 2006, the PACER Center-Champions for Children with Disabilities founded PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. Through various partnerships with national parent organizations, PACER was able to provide schools, parents, and students with an abundance of...

B.R.I.D.G.E.S. the Builders

by HDS Communications | Sep 29, 2020 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation

The B.R.I.D.G.E.S Builders participated in a fun Community Based Instruction (CBI) activity last Friday, when they all were able to show their building skills as they all built a birdhouse together. Facilitators, Kathy Gorman-Gard and Donna Mansolillo began the CBI...

HDS Foundation Welcomes the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Class Back!

by HDS Communications | Sep 24, 2020 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation

Last week, the HDS Foundation had the pleasure to virtually attend the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. class. Over the past years, we have visited the students to introduce ourselves and tell them about how HDS Foundation is involved in the B.R.I.D.G.E.S.  program. A special lunch and...

HDS Foundation Recorded Zoom Parent Meeting

by HDS Communications | Sep 15, 2020 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation

  If you were not able to attend the parent meeting, or if you would like to learn more about the HDS Foundation mission and the programs we provide, please watch the video above. The video is a recording from our most recent Zoom Parent Meeting with the Cypress Bay...

Tips for Staying Socially Connected for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

by HDS Communications | Sep 14, 2020 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation

At the HDS Foundation, our goal is always to provide resources that currently relate to what is happening in our community. Due to COVID, our B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students are learning how to build the skills that fall under each letter in our B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program:...