by Natalie Stevenson | Jan 26, 2021 | Calendar Events, College Mentors
In honor of National Mentoring Month, HDS Foundation would like to shine a light and highlight Dr. Tara Rowe, Co-founder of the University of North Florida’s Transition to Healthiness, Resourcefulness, Independence, Vocation, and Education (THRIVE) Program. Dr. Rowe...
by Natalie Stevenson | Oct 23, 2020 | College Mentors
A very special congratulations to Dr. Tara Rowe, Director of the UNF THRIVE Program, for being presented with the Marc Gold Innovative Practices in Transition Award. Dr. Rowe, the Director of THRIVE at the University of North Florida, received this honor at the...
by Natalie Stevenson | Aug 12, 2020 | College Mentors, General
Transportation is an important aspect for postsecondary transitions for teens and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). When they have the freedom to get to and from work, school, social activities, and medical appointments, their ability for independence...
by Natalie Stevenson | May 27, 2020 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., Calendar Events, College Mentors
Set your IPhone’s, Androids, and laptops for June 8th – 12th to tune in to this summer’s I’m Determined Summit hosted online! This youth and parent summit is an annual event sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and the Partnership for People with...
by Natalie Stevenson | May 11, 2020 | ASDY-Tech, B.R.I.D.G.E.S., College Mentors, SAP, Summer Interns
The time that you all have been waiting for has finally arrived!!! During the last few weeks, the HDS Foundation has been putting in hard work, day and night, to make sure we have a new and improved Resource Page for YOU! The Foundation’s primary mission is to...
by Natalie Stevenson | 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,...
