Learning Beyond the Classroom in the Nation’s Oldest City!
As part of our HDS College Mentors program, students from University of North Florida THRIVE took a trip to St. Augustine in celebration of Autism Awareness Month! Students explored the historic Old Town Trolley on a sensory-friendly tour designed to support diverse needs, with clear descriptions at each stop to help prepare for the experience. This hands-on adventure also included practicing key life skills, from using cash to purchase lunch, to calculating tips and managing a budget. A favorite moment was exploring the Old Jail, where students learned about the rich history of St. Augustine and even stepped inside the historic jail cells! It was a fun and educational day filled with discovery, growth, and plenty of smiles.
A Year to Remember and a Future to Celebrate!
A True Role Model: Carter Bonas Inspires Our B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students
A Striking End to an Amazing School Year!
What a way to wrap up the school year! Last week, our Miami-Dade HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students celebrated in style at @birdbowlmiami filled with strikes, slices of pizza, and arcade fun! The room was full of laughter, smiles, and unforgettable memories. This celebration wasn’t just about fun it was also a chance for our students to grow and shine. They practiced Growth & Empowerment, strengthened Independent Functioning, and showcased amazing Social Skills all while having the time of their lives.
A Delicious Finale to an Incredible School Year!
HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students Carry Out Acts of Kindness
Today's Community Based Instruction (CBI) trip for the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students was fantastic. The goal of this CBI was to purchase gifts for the senior citizens receiving care at the Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center as well as the children who would be spending the...
A heartfelt THANK YOU for your support on Give Miami Day.
A heartfelt THANK YOU for your support on Give Miami Day. Your generosity allows us to expand our programs at the local high schools and make a difference in the lives of students with autism spectrum disorder in gaining life skills in their journey to post-secondary...
Help us to thank our amazing Team at HDS Companies
Help us to thank our amazing Team at HDS Companies for their support through our Give Miami Day Kick-Off, Game Day, and Pep Rally. Let’s go, Team HDS! Remember your gifts to HDS Foundation during this philanthropic event makes a greater impact on all of our students....
HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students Host a Friendsgiving Luncheon
Today the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students hosted a Friendsgiving Luncheon with special friends from another class, staff members, and administrators. Everyone was treated to a delicious smorgasbord of their favorite traditional Thanksgiving foods cooked by a personal...
#GiveMiamiDay is LIVE!
#GiveMiamiDay is LIVE! Please make your donation now at givemiamiday.org/hdsfoundation, and help us make a difference in the lives of High School students with Autism or related abilities!
A Taste of Home.
“A Taste of Home” is what the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students had a chance to experience at the Weston Diner. Before heading out on their Community Based Instruction field trip, students practiced various skills such as: ordering their meatheiexpected. In the end, the...
#GiveMiamiDay is 1 DAY AWAY!
#GiveMiamiDay is 1 DAY AWAY! Help make it the greatest and most impactful yet by supporting our programs today at givemiamiday.org/hdsfoundation.
Our HDS BRIDGES students participated in an Office Depot Team Building Challenge
Our HDS BRIDGES students participated in an Office Depot Team Building Challenge. Each team learned budgeting and independent life skills while shopping for supplies with their team members. Please support these programs, which significantly impact our students, by...
Donate during #GiveMiamiDay to support events such as students visit Bank of America and open up their first Bank Account
When you donate during #GiveMiamiDay, you are supporting our HDS BRIDGES programs. As part of our Community Based Instruction, students visit Bank of America and open up their first Bank Account. Your support is vital to helping us provide these experiences for our...
Feeling eager to participate in our community’s largest day of generosity?
Feeling eager to participate in our community’s largest day of generosity? Early Giving for Give Miami Day is open from 11.14 through 11.16 at givemiamiday.org/hdsfoundation. Please help us get an early start on making this the most significant and impactful...