2022 HDS Spring Holiday
Career Day
As students in the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. program begin to prepare for graduation, facilitators Ms. Donna Mansolillo and Ms. Kathy Gorman-Gard wanted to invite guest speakers in various careers to come and share their career journey with their students. When the teachers reached out to HDS Foundation Program Manager, Liz Falk about their idea, Liz immediately began researching who she could find to come and speak to the students in person or via Zoom. Over the 6 weeks, students have had the opportunity to hear from a Music Composer, Digital Artist, Cybersecurity Officer, Microsoft Education Team and a Voice Actor, all career that the students are interested in pursuing once they graduate.
Each guest shared with the students their background and what led them to their current career. They also shared the necessary education that is needed for the career and a description of their job and responsibilities.
Students each asked the guest speakers a variety of questions from what the highlights of the job were, as well as the things they didn’t like. Even the teachers were interested and had a few questions of their own.
Special thanks to the following guest speakers for taking time out of their busy work schedules to share their knowledge with the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students: Erica Gard (Music Composer), Mike Spring (Digital Artist), Cristina Molina (Voice Actor) and Microsoft Educational Team (Joey Laguardia, Ms. Juliana Gonzalez, Mr. Kenny Barrow and Ms. Lilia Fratini).
Stay tuned as our B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students will have the opportunity to meet with an Astronomer, Lego Employee and Marine Biologist (in training)!
Spring Gardening
This week the students in the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. class visited Home Depot for a little Spring Gardening. Prior to the trip, students learned about the variety of plants you can buy and which plants are compatible with each other. For example, some plants need full sun, partial sun and bright light, while other plants need more water or less water.
We also reviewed budgeting and adding tax. Students were given a budget of $20.00 to spend on a pot and minimum of 2 plants. Students had a great time choosing their pots and plants. Some students had to use their problem-solving skills when they realized the plants they chose would not fit in the pot.
Autism Awareness 2022
April is Autism Awareness Month and on April 2nd we celebrate World Autism Day. Autism is a developmental disability that can cause social, communication and behavioral challenges. This month we shine a light on the 1 in 59 people who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Today the HDS Companies Team will come together to bring awareness and shine a light on individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our staff will be part of our “Light it Up Blue” event by participating in a Company Zoom call, wearing blue and holding a puzzle piece to show their support for those individuals with ASD.
Awareness and acceptance are critical in helping individuals with ASD thrive and have a better quality of life and integration into the community. Bringing awareness about autism helps to educate everyone in the community, as well as advocating for their rights, which in turn supports those individuals with autism and their families.
Join us as we embrace and support the unique and special abilities in the ASD Community during the month of April and every day! To learn more about the work we do, follow us at HDS Foundation and hdsfoundation.org.
Job Fair
This week, five of our B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students had the opportunity to attend the Plantation High School Job Fair. Mrs. Karla Lama, the facilitator of the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. class, worked with the students on discussing the necessary components of a resume and proper attire to wear for an interview. She also discussed what types of questions they might be asked at the fair. This allowed the students to come prepared with what they wanted to share with the business representatives.
Students had a chance to talk to different business representatives from Pollo Tropical, Red Lobster, Pet Supermarket, City of Sunrise, Publix and many other community businesses. Each student presented their resume if they were interested in working at a particular place. Some of the job openings were cashier, bagging, counselors, concession stands, and crosswalk safety patrols.
We are proud of our B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students as they continue to practice their Independence, Development, Growth, Empowerment and Social Skills!
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