The Bridge School has partnered with the Kind Mind co. to help design a new line of adaptive art tools. For 15 years, their team has been working hard to bring access to creativity, art tools and creative expression to over 26 countries and counting. Now Kind Mind has invested in bringing adaptive, accessible art tools to all creatives, makers, kids and adults, no matter their level of physical ability, because self-expression equals finding your voice. Let them help you find yours. A portion of every purchase will be donated to The Bridge School.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with disabilities? We’re currently seeking passionate Instructional Assistants and a Special Education Teacher to join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Explore The Bridge School Model to learn about who we are, what we believe, and ways you can contribute to the ongoing programs and activities that move our students closer to a life without barriers to education, participation and communication.
If you’re looking for an educational program for your child, view our admissions criteria and explore our preschool program.
Explore The Bridge School Model to learn about who we are, what we believe, and ways you can contribute to the ongoing programs and activities that move our students closer to a life without barriers to education, participation and communication.
Communicative Competence is considered an urgent, priority skill area for Bridge School students because proficiency with AAC/AT tools and communication strategies creates access, participation, motivation, and achievement in all curricular areas. AAC incorporates each student’s full communication abilities and may include any existing speech, vocalizations, or gestures, as well as the use of communication boards and Voice Output Communication Aids (VOCA). In this section, we describe how we address the full range of communication modes and technologies as our students participate in ongoing instructional activities and social interactions.
The Bridge School Self-Determination Program provides students with the necessary tools and supports to become causal agents in their own lives through informed decision-making, thoughtful planning and persistent action to achieve their goals.
The Bridge School team of teachers and SLPs are guided in the ongoing creation and implementation of CVI educational materials, teaching strategies, and AAC and AT accommodations that support a Bridge School student’s development of language and communication within an educational setting.
Explore The Bridge School Model to learn about who we are, what we believe, and ways you can contribute to the ongoing programs and activities that move our students closer to a life without barriers to education, participation and communication.
The Bridge School is a 501(c)(3) organization.
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The Bridge School does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, selection of students, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our student population, staff, volunteers, subcontractors and vendors.
The students, families, staff and Board of Directors are pleased to share the exciting things happening at The Bridge School. Enjoy the energy and spirit that shines through the faces of our students and embrace the strength and wisdom that is reflected in the contributions of our staff.
Dr. Vicki R. Casella
Executive Director
Communication and education are the keys to developing a self confident, participating member of society.
Equal opportunity, full participation, independent living and continuing education are the keystones to life long learning.
Building professional capacity enriches the education and communication for children and adults throughout the world.
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.
Mark your calendars for the latest CVI Webinar: My Story, My Way: A Personalized Approach to Social StoriesMay 16, 2025 at 9 AM – 10:30 AM PT. Join Rebecca Matthews Carlson, M.S. CCC-SLP, for an interactive webinar on creating personalized social stories for individuals who benefit from augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) with unique vision, access…
We are pleased to announce that applications for the International Teacher in Residence program for 2025-2026 are available now. Application deadline is May 23, 2025. Find out more about the Teacher in Residence Program, criteria and selection process, past Teachers in Residence experiences, and more!
Bridge to Life Services, a division of The Bridge School, in collaboration with The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh, is hosting a conversation series with Dr. Christine Roman Lantzy and other experts in CVI, language development and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Series Overview Class dates will be every other Thursday at 12 pm –1 pm PT/2…
The Bridge School’s new division, Bridge to Life Services, is tentatively planning an intensive summer institute for individuals with a CVI diagnosis or those demonstrating characteristics of CVI and who use AAC from June 23, 2025 to June 27, 2025 in Burlingame, CA. In addition to AAC, the areas of focus for the summer institute could include CVI,…
Effective Interaction Strategies for Children with Cortical Visual Impairment and Complex Communication Needs In previous webinars, we have talked about the impact of Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) on children with Complex Communication Needs (CCN), how to identify them, assess and accommodate the environment and the materials we use with them; and although we have talked…
I have published articles as well as educated special education teachers, parents with children with disabilities and my undergraduate and graduate students about AAC. In 2011, only a few people knew about AAC in South Korea but many more teachers and parents are interested in AAC nowadays. Many teachers and parents want to know AAC…
The Bridge School is working closely with the Hillsborough City School District and with the San Mateo County Health Department and the County Office of Education in terms of monitoring the COVID-19 situation. We are keeping abreast with the situation and as new information is received, will be posted here.
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