Programs @TBS

  • About – Past, Present and Future Perspectives
  • Education – Supporting students’ participation in age-appropriate curricular activities
  • Transition – Supporting families and students who graduate from TBS in their subsequent placements
  • Outreach – Sharing our experience and knowledge-base nationally and around the world

The Bridge School Model

Programs, Strategies and Perspectives – Setting the standard

  • Self-Determination Program – Developing critical self-advocacy and independence skills
  • CVI – From assessment to intervention – Developing functional use of vision
  • Curriculum – Planning and implementing modifications and accommodations for access to education
  • Communication – Skill areas and strategies for developing proficiency in use of AAC

Employment Opportunity @ BTLS
Speech-Language Pathologist

Communication @The Bridge School

  • Communication @TBS
    • What is Communicative Competence?
    • Assessment
    • Planning for Success
    • Intervention

The Bridge School Model

Programs, Strategies and Perspectives – Setting the standard

  • Self-Determination Program – Developing critical self-advocacy and independence skills
  • CVI – From assessment to intervention – Developing functional use of vision
  • Curriculum – Planning and implementing modifications and accommodations for access to education
  • Communication – Skill areas and strategies for developing proficiency in use of AAC

CVI Webinar 9: Effective Interaction Strategies for Children with CVI and CCN

CVI@The Bridge School

The Bridge School Model

Programs, Strategies and Perspectives – Setting the standard

  • Self-Determination Program – Developing critical self-advocacy and independence skills
  • CVI – From assessment to intervention – Developing functional use of vision
  • Curriculum – Planning and implementing modifications and accommodations for access to education
  • Communication – Skill areas and strategies for developing proficiency in use of AAC

CVI Webinar 9: Effective Interaction Strategies for Children with CVI and CCN

Support The Bridge School

  • 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!

The ultimate goals of Bridge to Life include:

  • serving individuals with physical and/or communication impairments from birth through adulthood, locally, nationally and globally 
  • providing professional development opportunities in our areas of expertise 
  • contracting with families, agencies and school districts to offer direct services to students with severe physical impairments and complex communication needs

Save the Dates for Spring 2025!
Conversation Series on CVI and AAC with Dr. Christine Roman Lantzy

Category: Support

Communication Awareness

Talking with Technology October is the official Communication Awareness month, but Communication Awareness at The Bridge School is EVERY month. We share a location with North Elementary School in Hillsborough and our students attend classes and events with North students and staff.  Recently two of our students, who are on the North School Student Council, gave … Continue reading

Stream the 1st Annual Bridge School Benefit Concert!

The Bridge School in 1986 – a dream, a vision, a call to action and THE FIRST ANNUAL BRIDGE BENEFIT CONCERT. Were you there? It was magic! Hosted by Neil Young and featuring Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Nils Lofgren, Tom Petty, Robin Williams, and Bruce Springsteen this concert was staged to raise money to … Continue reading

In Memoriam: Jonathan Barkocy

The Bridge School is saddened to announce the loss of Jonathan Barkocy, one of the creative talents associated with the @bridgeconcert and with many of our publications. Jonathan was a friend who always responded “YES” to any request for help and he will be sorely missed. It was a blessing to have him as a … Continue reading

Bruce Springsteen, Oct ’86 at the 1st Bridge School Benefit Concert

Bruce Springsteen just released an album with his 1986 performance at The Bridge School Benefit Concert.  Joined by Neil Young, Stephen Stills, David Crosby, Nils Lofgren, Graham Nash and Danny Federici and dedicated to Elliot Roberts, a portion of the proceeds from the sales of this album will benefit The Bridge School.  Get yours today!

In Memoriam: Elliot Roberts

The Bridge School lost one of our driving forces with the passing of Elliot Roberts. It was Elliot who encouraged Pegi Young to start the school, he served on our Board of Directors and for 30 years orchestrated our annual Bridge Benefit Concert. The Bridge School family is heartsick over the loss of our friend … Continue reading

In Memoriam: Pegi Young

The Bridge School family is saddened by the loss of our friend and co-founder, Pegi Young. Her vision has changed the lives of children worldwide and we will do our best to continue her mission. Please keep us and her family in your thoughts and prayers as we keep the dream alive.

Hurricane Harvey support for AAC users and families

USSAAC (US Society of AAC) has set up a website designed to help people who use AAC and their family members in communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Individuals with complex communication needs, family members and professionals can request help that results in re-establishing someone’s ability to communicate using AAC methods. Professionals, companies, and institutions can … Continue reading