by HDS Communications | Apr 21, 2020 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation
The HDS Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit Organization founded to provide mentoring services and opportunities to teens and young adults who have Autism-related disabilities—launched in 2008 by Founder and Chairman, Cristina Gilson-Miranda, the organization funds...
by HDS Communications | Apr 21, 2020 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., General, HDS Foundation
Cristina Miranda Gilson is the Founder and CEO of HDS Companies. A passionate Philanthropist, Cristina has been an active supporter of numerous charitable initiatives throughout her life. Inspired through her journey raising her daughters, she has been an avid...
by HDS Communications | Apr 6, 2020 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation
The B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Class from Cypress Bay has gone virtual! Facilitators Kathy Gorman-Gard and Donna Mansolillo have been holding their Life Skills class digitally via Zoom. Although the learning style has changed and students will have to adapt, the class will...
by HDS Communications | Apr 2, 2020 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., College Mentors, SAP
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. Although people with ASD don’t look physically different, they may communicate,...
by HDS Foundation | Mar 19, 2020 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation
The Cypress Bay High School B.R.I.D.G.E.S. class took their weekly community-based instruction trip to Wings in Weston where they were able to practice their budgeting, independence and social skills. Students were seated, and as they looked over the menu, they were...
by HDS Foundation | Mar 18, 2020 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation
Let’s get physical, physical! The Cypress Bay High School B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program toured the Weston YMCA for their CBI trip in order to familiarize themselves with different physical activity options. First, the class was taken to the weight room to explore the...