Best Buddies Friendship Walk

Best Buddies Friendship Walk

This past weekend, our Miami-Dade HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students joined the Best Buddies Friendship Walk. They celebrated inclusion, friendship, and community. The event was packed with family-friendly fun, from games and music to delicious food and sensory-friendly...

Spotlight on Kate Gilson Miranda

Spotlight on Kate Gilson Miranda

Kate wears many hats, a sister, daughter, aunt, cousin, niece, granddaughter, team member, and role model but above all, she is a leader in empowerment and inclusion. As an HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. alumna, University of North Florida graduate, and HDS Foundation Board...

Celebrating Autism Acceptance with Miguel

Celebrating Autism Acceptance with Miguel

I had an amazing conversation with Miguel about Autism Acceptance Month!  We talked about what this month means to him personally and why shifting the focus from awareness to true acceptance is so important. His insights were so powerful because at the end of the day,...

April is Autism Awareness Month!

April is Autism Awareness Month!

Join us as we celebrate neurodiversity, raise awareness, and advocate for inclusion and acceptance. This month, we’ll be sharing resources, personal stories, and ways you can support the autism community.  Together, we can make a difference. Let’s spread understanding...

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

This month, we celebrate the talents, strengths, and contributions of individuals with developmental disabilities while promoting inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities for all.  Whether it’s in school, the workplace, or the community, everyone deserves to...