HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students powered through a challenging workout at Cross Fit led by trainer Vanessa and gym owner Dominic, who shared great insights on staying active, eating well, and building healthy daily routines. The session included a full warm‑up, strength and conditioning exercises, and a discussion on healthy vs. unhealthy food choices. Students showed incredible effort and enthusiasm from start to finish!
After the workout, students headed to Flanigan’s, where they put their nutrition knowledge to the test. They reviewed the menu, chose healthy meals, ordered independently, and practiced excellent restaurant etiquette and social skills.
This week’s CBI focused on:
✔️ Budgeting
✔️ Independent Functioning
✔️ Social & Developmental Skills

\We are proud of their hard work, growth, and positive attitudes!

This week, our students enjoyed a fun and engaging leisure day at Monster Golf. After learning the rules, they played alongside their classmates, practiced teamwork, and built social skills in a relaxed, supportive setting. The excitement didn’t stop there, the manager kept the energy high with music, trivia, prizes, and even a special birthday shoutout for one of our students! Experiences like this help students grow socially while enjoying meaningful personal development opportunities.

As part of a new year initiative, HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students took an important step toward workplace readiness by shopping for professional attire to wear during worksite visits.
Students visited Ross Dress for Less, where they practiced real-world skills by selecting dress pants, speaking with a dressing room attendant, trying items on, and choosing the best fit. Each student also received a polo shirt and helped customize it by pressing on vinyl adding a personal touch to their professional look. The experience came full circle when students proudly wore their complete professional outfits to a brand-new worksite at Old Navy, an opportunity they all thoroughly enjoyed. We’re so proud of their confidence, growth, and professionalism!