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 | Oct 13, 2025 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., College Mentors, HDS Cares, HDS Foundation
Thank you to everyone who joined us for HDS Foundation: Parent Connect, Learn & Support Night! A special shoutout to all the parents of our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students who attended and to Nathalie Stanish, M.S., Manager of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation &...
by Liz Falk | Sep 10, 2025 | College Mentors, HDS Foundation
HDS Foundation is proud to support students at the University of North Florida through our College Mentors Program in partnership with the Transition to Healthiness, Resourcefulness, Independence, Vocation, and Education (THRIVE) Program. The dedicated mentors have...
by Liz Falk | Aug 29, 2025 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., College Mentors, HDS Foundation
Today we celebrate the life and accomplishments of Temple Grandin, a trailblazer, scientist, advocate, and inspiration to millions in the autism community and beyond. Diagnosed with autism at a time when little was understood about it, Dr. Grandin broke barriers in...
by Liz Falk | May 28, 2025 | College Mentors, HDS Foundation
As part of our HDS College Mentors program, students from University of North Florida THRIVE took a trip to St. Augustine in celebration of Autism Awareness Month! Students explored the historic Old Town Trolley on a sensory-friendly tour designed to support diverse...
by Liz Falk | Feb 13, 2025 | College Mentors, HDS Foundation
Last Thursday morning, we had the amazing opportunity to visit the North Florida School of Special Education (NFSSE) and see firsthand how they empower students with intellectual and developmental differences. From Berry Good Farms and Art With Soul to their...
