BRIDGES

09/04/2026

Join us for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and learning at Weavers Wave! 🧺

Learn the basics of weaving through accessible, guided basket crafts and create a functional piece to take home — made entirely by you! 💫

📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 4–5 PM
📍 BRIDGES Main Office
👥 For adults with disabilities ages 24+

Come get your hands moving, discover the rewarding art of weaving, and connect with a welcoming community of fellow crafters! 🤝

📞 Call: (845) 624-1366 ext. 118
📧 Email: [email protected]

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09/04/2026

09/03/2026

Summer at the BRIDGES Sensory Room was filled with fun, connection, and new experiences! 💛

Here’s a look back at our Mindful Movement session, where everyone had a chance to slow down, breathe, move, and enjoy some meaningful connection. 🧘‍♀️

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our summer events — we can’t wait to see what’s next! 🌟



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09/02/2026

Bringing Veterans together through connection & camaraderie! 🇺🇸

The Rockland County Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project recently brought veterans from different generations and branches together for a day trip to the Museum of American Armor in Old Bethpage, NY. 🎖️

Surrounded by military history, artifacts, and vehicles, veterans shared stories, sparked conversations, made new connections, and enjoyed plenty of laughs along the way! 💙

These outings create a relaxed, pressure-free space for veterans to build genuine peer relationships, reconnect with a sense of belonging, and support one another through shared experiences. 🤝

💻 Interested in joining a future outing or learning more? Email Nick at [email protected] today!



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09/01/2026

Building a path toward meaningful employment starts with the right support! 💙

BRIDGES Employment Services provides personalized resources to help individuals with disabilities and other restrictions achieve their career goals — from job placement and work readiness to mobility training, benefits advisement, advocacy and more. 🤝

We also offer ACCES-VR Orientation every Thursday at 9:00 AM. 🗓️

To learn more, call us at (845) 624-1366 today! 📲



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09/01/2026

BRIDGES will be holding office hours at the Office for the Aging this Thursday, August 20, and every third Thursday of the month. Stop by between 1–3 p.m. to meet Mari Rodriguez, BRIDGES’ Outreach Coordinator, and learn about the resources and support available.

For more information, call BRIDGES at 845-624-1366 x112 or the Office for the Aging at 845-364-2110.

BRIDGES is a community-based, peer-driven, cross-disability nonprofit dedicated to advocating for and empowering people with disabilities. Their core Independent Living services include: • Peer Counseling • Independent Living Skills Training • Information & Referral • Individual & Systems Advocacy • Transition Supports
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BRIDGES ofrecerá horas de atención en la Oficina para el Envejecimiento este jueves, 20 de agosto, y el tercer jueves de cada mes. Pase entre la 1:00 p. m. y las 3:00 p. m. para conocer a Mari Rodriguez, Coordinadora de Alcance Comunitario de BRIDGES, y obtener información sobre los recursos y el apoyo que ofrecen.

Para obtener más información, llame a BRIDGES al 845-624-1366 ext. 112 o a la Oficina para el Envejecimiento al 845-364-2110.

BRIDGES es una organización comunitaria sin fines de lucro, dirigida por personas con discapacidades y para personas con discapacidades, dedicada a defender los derechos y promover la independencia de las personas con discapacidades. Sus servicios principales de Vida Independiente incluyen:

• Asesoramiento entre pares • Capacitación en habilidades para la vida independiente • Información y referencias • Defensa y promoción de los derechos individuales y del sistema • Apoyos para la transición

09/01/2026

Do you dream about owning a business? BRIDGES’ Entrepreneurship Incubator Program may be for you! 📈

We’ve partnered with Dominican University of New York to enroll individuals in their Entrepreneurship class this upcoming Fall Semester. Learn the basics of starting and managing a business. Develop your idea. Pitch it to your peers and a panel of judges - you might win up to $3,000 in start-up funds! 🚀

Want to learn more? Contact BRIDGES’ Chief Program Officer Vicki Caramante at (845) 624-1366, extension 112, or email [email protected]. 📲

A limited number of scholarships are available for people with a disability, Veterans, and individuals formerly justice-involved. 👤



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08/28/2026

We rocked our glow! 🎨💫

Take a look at some of the creativity from the Rock Your Glow event at the BRIDGES Sensory Room! Our visitors had fun decorating their own space rocks with glowing paint markers and turning them into something uniquely theirs. 🌈

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, got creative, and helped make the day shine! 🚀



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08/27/2026

Looking for a career where you can truly make a difference? 💙

BRIDGES is hiring Community Habilitation Specialists to support individuals with disabilities in living more independent, fulfilling lives. If you’re compassionate, dependable, and looking for meaningful work, we’d love to have you on our team! 🤝

Enjoy $25/hour, mileage reimbursement, paid time off, a 403(b), access to the DSP Certification Program at RCC, and the flexibility to create a schedule that works for you. 🫵

Ready to make an impact in your community? Scan the QR code or visit the link in the graphic to apply today! 💻



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