Happenings & Stories

To prepare for next week’s Halloween party, B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students visited Target to select treats for their classmates! Before the trip, students explored different options, including candy, snacks, pens, squishes, puzzles, and other Halloween-themed items. They...

Congratulations to Paulo on earning 1st Place in the 100 Freestyle at the Florida Special Olympics State Competition! Paulo's dedication, perseverance, and hard work in and out of the pool have paid off in an incredible way. His achievement is a reminder that...

What a wonderful evening our B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students enjoyed at Homecoming this past weekend! By covering the cost of event tickets, the HDS Foundation B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Grant helped make Homecoming accessible to all students, promoting inclusion and participation in...

The B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students kicked off the school year with an exciting Community-Based Instruction trip to Super Target and Pollo Tropical. At Super Target, students used their classroom supply lists to identify needed items, locate them throughout the store, and...

Thank you to all the parents, teachers, friends, and family members who came out to support our B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program during the recent Thermomix presentation. The Thermomix is an all-in-one smart kitchen appliance that combines guided cooking with easy-to-use...

What an incredible afternoon of reconnecting, reminiscing, and celebrating friendships! The B.R.I.D.G.E.S. alumni from the graduating classes of 2013 through 2026 came together for our 5th Annual Reunion at Strikers. Alumni enjoyed an afternoon filled with laughter,...

The HDS Foundation is excited to begin another incredible year of opportunities through our B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Grant Program! We recently had the pleasure of visiting our Miami-Dade and Broward County schools during our Meet & Greet events and connecting with the...

Our newest B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students recently visited Bank of America, with their parents to open their first bank accounts, and it was a proud moment for everyone involved! This is just the beginning. Students will soon return to the bank with their classmates to make...

We are incredibly proud of our B.R.I.D.G.E.S. alumni who graduated this year! Their hard work, determination, and growth have led them to exciting opportunities as they complete internships with the City of Hialeah Project Search and Boeing. Congratulations on this...

We are proud to recognize Zachariah, a 2025 graduate of the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program in Miami-Dade County! Through hard work, dedication, and valuable workplace experience gained through Project Search at Boeing, Zachariah successfully completed a paid internship and...

Meet Camilo, one of our B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students!  Camilo shares how the program has helped him build confidence, develop important life skills, and prepare for greater independence. Stories like his remind us of the power of creating opportunities for individuals with...

We are proud to spotlight Katelyn, a 2024 graduate of the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program, who continues to pursue her goals and explore new opportunities! Katelyn is currently attending Nova Southeastern University, where she is pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Business,...

Since graduating in 2024, Nicolas has been making impressive strides at Broward College, where he is pursuing an Associate of Science degree in Network Systems Technology and Network Security/Cybersecurity while building a promising future in the technology field. He...

Molly, an upcoming senior in the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program, shared how the program has helped her grow in confidence, independence, and everyday life skills. Through real-world experiences and support in the classroom, she has gained the tools she needs to prepare for...