by HDS Communications | Mar 27, 2023 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation
The HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students welcomed Ally Walford from the Family Network on Disability, who came out to speak to them about self-advocacy this week. Ally took the opportunity to emphasize the value of self-advocacy and the five areas that students should...
by HDS Communications | Mar 17, 2023 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation
The ESE teachers at Homestead Senior High School organized a 5K Buddy Run/Walk for their students, which was held just before Spring Break. Throughout the last few months, students signed up to become a “Buddy” with a student in the Exceptional Student...
by HDS Communications | Mar 16, 2023 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation
The HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students had the opportunity to participate in the Special Olympics at their high school. Students demonstrated their abilities in the relay race, long jump, and softball throw. Before the day’s events, students took time to go outside...
by HDS Communications | Mar 15, 2023 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation
Each year, as part of the Community-Based Instruction (CBI) field trips, the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students spend a morning at Peace Mound Park in Weston, learning about the history of the Tequesta Native Americans. The 8.16-acre neighborhood park with waterfront views...
by HDS Communications | Mar 15, 2023 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation
What a terrific day for the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students as they put on their wood-maker hats and choose what they wanted to build: a race car, pinball, or soccer game from Home Depot pre-cut wooden kits. Each student had the opportunity to create the project of their...
by HDS Communications | Mar 14, 2023 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Cares, HDS Foundation
One of our additional HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Broward Programs also had the chance to participate in the Community Based Instruction in-house field trip with the ScentsAbility team. These students were given a chance to try their hand at candle making. Each student...
