15th Anniversary
Today we celebrate 15 years of making a difference in the lives of teens and young adults with Autism and related abilities. Our commitment and dedication to provide impactful programs to help individuals transition successfully from high school to their post-secondary journey has made a positive impact on countless lives, helping young individuals with Autism navigate and thrive in their educational and personal pursuits. As we celebrate this milestone, we take pride in the progress we’ve made and the lives we have touched. Here’s to many more years of success, growth, and making a lasting impact!
HDS Companies Help Raise Awareness Against Bullying
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Today, October 18th is Unity Day. The HDS Companies come together and wear orange to raise awareness of how bullying can be prevented, through sharing kindness, promoting acceptance, and encouraging inclusion. Here is some of our team and HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students!
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Today, October 18th is Unity Day. The HDS Companies come together and wear orange to raise awareness of how bullying can be prevented, through sharing kindness, promoting acceptance, and encouraging inclusion. Here is some of our team and HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students!
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 5, 2023, October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! The HDS Foundation recognizes the importance of ensuring all people have equal opportunity to contribute their skills and talents.
HDS Celebrates American Business Women’s Day
At HDS Foundation, we celebrate American Business Women’s Day and pay tribute to the exceptional accomplishments of the incredible women in our workforce. Today, we take a moment to appreciate their indelible contributions that have molded industries and enhanced our nation’s economy and society. We extend our respect to the women who are business owners, recognizing their entrepreneurial devotion, their role in job creation, and their efforts in empowering communities. Together, let’s unite in pursuing a more inclusive and equitable future for everyone, celebrating the achievements of all the remarkable women at HDS Foundation and beyond.
B.R.I.D.G.E.S. the Builders
The B.R.I.D.G.E.S Builders participated in a fun Community Based Instruction (CBI) activity last Friday, when they all were able to show their building skills as they all built a birdhouse together. Facilitators, Kathy Gorman-Gard and Donna Mansolillo began the CBI...
HDS Foundation Welcomes the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Class Back!
Last week, the HDS Foundation had the pleasure to virtually attend the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. class. Over the past years, we have visited the students to introduce ourselves and tell them about how HDS Foundation is involved in the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. program. A special lunch and...
Ask Eustacia – Q&A
Yesterday, the HDS Foundation attended the Ask Eustacia – Q&A webinar where Eustacia Cutler, Dr. Temple Grandin’s mother, presented on the topic: “How Will I Find My Way to the One Who Will Help Me Find My Way” via Zoom. Our employees and staff at HDS Companies,...
HDS Foundation Recorded Zoom Parent Meeting
If you were not able to attend the parent meeting, or if you would like to learn more about the HDS Foundation mission and the programs we provide, please watch the video above. The video is a recording from our most recent Zoom Parent Meeting with the Cypress Bay...
Tips for Staying Socially Connected for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
At the HDS Foundation, our goal is always to provide resources that currently relate to what is happening in our community. Due to COVID, our B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students are learning how to build the skills that fall under each letter in our B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program:...
B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Parent Zoom Meeting
The HDS Foundation B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Parent Meeting was a SUCCESS! Our board members kicked the meeting off by introducing themselves and sharing their overview on how the program has grown over the years. After the introductions were made, our President and Chairman,...
Labor Day 2020
“Get Your Food at Uber Speed” – UberEATS B.R.I.D.G.ES. CBI
Today, the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Class participated in their first virtual CBI 'trip" where they practiced their budgeting, resource, independent and social skills by ordering their own lunch through the UberEATS App - the new, fast, and easy way to order food in this new...
Happy National Nonprofit Day!
National Nonprofit Day, founded by Sherita J. Herling, commemorates August 17, 1894, when the Tariff Act became law and gave exemptions for charitable institutions and nonprofit organizations. Today, we celebrate National Nonprofit Day by recognizing the positive...
How Young Adults with ASD Can Prepare for Employment
As High School students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), begin their postsecondary journey towards employment, they may begin to feel overwhelmed by the process of pursing their first job. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the families to help their child...