Empowering Our Students with Financial Literacy

Empowering Our Students with Financial Literacy

Special thanks to Karena Bland, Manager, and Daniel Guerrero, Senior Banker at Bank of America, for visiting our Miami-Dade HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program! They shared valuable insights on banking topics including loans, credit cards, and how to manage checking and...

A Day of Celebration, Unity, and Acceptance

A Day of Celebration, Unity, and Acceptance

Special thanks to the amazing HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. teachers at our Miami-Dade High School for hosting such a fantastic event in celebration of Autism Acceptance Month! Our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students and their classmates enjoyed a day filled with sweet treats donated by...

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...

BRIDGES Students Take on the Best Buddies Walk!

BRIDGES Students Take on the Best Buddies Walk!

Our BRIDGES students had an amazing time participating in a Best Buddies Walk at their school! ‍They walked together to promote inclusion, spread awareness, and celebrate friendship. It was a fantastic day filled with energy, teamwork, and support for an important...

Happy Teacher/Mentor Appreciation Week! 

Happy Teacher/Mentor Appreciation Week! 

We’re sending a huge THANK YOU to our incredible HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. and HDS College teachers and mentors this week, who go above and beyond every single day. Their dedication, patience, and passion help shape meaningful futures for our students both in and out of the...

HDS Mentors Making a Difference

HDS Mentors Making a Difference

A huge thank you to our amazing HDS Companies team members, Bridget Wong, Ashley Walker, and Delisay Baldaji for inspiring our Cypress Bay B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students during their Career Series! These incredible women shared their journeys from college to launching...

A Day of Friendship, Inclusion, and Inspiration

A Day of Friendship, Inclusion, and Inspiration

  Kate Gilson, HDS Foundation Educator & Program Facilitator, and Board Member, recently took part in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk and what an unforgettable day it was! Following the walk, Kate was invited to an exclusive afternoon reception hosted by...

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...

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,...

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...

Broward Sheriff’s Office Family Autism Day

Broward Sheriff’s Office Family Autism Day

​ The HDS Foundation was proud to be part of the Broward Sheriff's Office Family Autism Day held today at Cypress Bay High School. We had the pleasure of connecting with families in our community and sharing valuable resources and programs designed to empower...

Making a Difference, One Student at a Time

Making a Difference, One Student at a Time

  We are proud to share the stories of these amazing teens & young adults during Autism Acceptance Month! Having a disability is not a limitation, it's part of the strength, perspective, and passion that fuels their journey. They’re pursuing their dreams,...

HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Athletes Shine at Special Olympics

HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Athletes Shine at Special Olympics

What an incredible day supporting our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students as they participated in the Special Olympics at their school. Our students gave it their all in the relay race, hurdles, and long jump and they absolutely crushed it! Their determination, spirit, and...

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...