Universal Voices: The Right to be Heard, Move and Belong
Join us April 30, 2026 – May 1, 2026
The Bridge School serves children ages 3–13 with extensive speech and physical disabilities through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary program based in Hillsborough, CA.
Explore the core programs and strategies that define The Bridge School’s approach to education and access.
AAC by the Bay Save the Date!
April 30 – May 1, 2026
Programs, Strategies and Perspectives – Setting the Standard
Bridge to Life extends the expertise of The Bridge School to individuals from infancy through adulthood, offering personalized services that support communication, access, and learning across all stages of life.
Explore the core programs and strategies that define The Bridge School’s approach to education and access.
Use it on Monday Series Workshop 2: The CVI/AAC Framework: A Complementary Approach to AAC Assessment for Individuals with CVI. Watch the archive presented on Feb 21, 2026
Programs, Strategies and Perspectives – Setting the standard
Accepting Applications for Teacher in Residence for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
Programs, Strategies and Perspectives – Setting the standard
05/16/25 9-10:30 AM
CVI Webinar #10: My Story, My Way: A Personalized Approach to Social Stories with Rebecca Matthews Carlson
Programs, Strategies and Perspectives – Setting the standard
05/16/25 9-10:30 AM
CVI Webinar #10: My Story, My Way: A Personalized Approach to Social Stories with Rebecca Matthews Carlson
The Bridge School is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals who need support in developing a voice of their own. Your charitable donation makes a significant difference in the level of support we are able to provide to children and their families locally, nationally and globally. Donate today!
Announcing The Bridge School’s Memorabilia Shop!
Spring 2025 – Conversation Series on CVI and AAC with Dr. Christine Roman Lantzy
Written language is a powerful and versatile tool for learning, communication, and thought (Sturm & Koppenhaver, 2000). The ability to use written language opens unlimited possibilities for self-expression across multiple contexts and partners (Sturm, 2012). To become literate, all students, including those who use AAC, need access to writing instruction that supports engagement in authentic, meaningful, and interactive writing experiences. Effective writing instruction in the classroom supports the development of students who view themselves as writers and who experience and understand the power and purpose of writing. In implementation, teachers must create an environment that supports their students as they generate narrative, opinion, and informative pieces as defined in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). But where does the educator start? Which writing practices are effective for students who use AAC systems? One evidence-based approach to writing instruction, an Enriched Writers’ Workshop, offers educators a framework for providing high-quality, differentiated writing instruction for students who use AAC, while addressing individualized student goals for communication. How do common AAC intervention practices fit with best practices in writing instruction? How do we measure change and growth in students who require an extended early writing stage? How do we select appropriate writing tools and accommodations for the writer with complex communication needs (CCN)? This session will address these questions as we use videos, photos, and case examples to walk through the process of creating a community of writers in the elementary classroom with students with CCN.
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