Bridges from School to Work transforms the lives of young adults with disabilities through the power of a job. Follow along on Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn!
Today, I announced that we will push for the City of Dallas to create its first-ever Commission on Disabilities. This new city commission would advise us on how to better respond to and address the full spectrum of needs, rights, and privileges of people with disabilities.
Bridges helps young adults with disabilities find & retain jobs. In response to COVID-19, 44% of participants experienced wage cuts or job loss. @Jack help @bridgestowork ensure participants find new jobs and thrive in their careers. #startsmall
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COVID-19 has caused an economic downturn and a spike in unemployment across the U.S. Young adults with disabilities have been disproportionally impacted. @Jack help @bridgestowork make a difference when it is needed most. #startsmall#powerofajob
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"That was cool, actually,” Henry Calle says with a grin after receiving a job offer. #WeWorkforGood member @BridgesToWork is a nonprofit that helps youth with disabilities find, and keep, meaningful jobs. Read more about Henry's story here: https://t.co/DPHPVGIzH8. #wework
Sometimes what the world may perceive as a weakness is actually a strength—that’s what Henry Calle has learned through his participation with @BridgestoWork. As a #WeWorkforGood member, they help disadvantaged youth gain employment. Here’s their story. #wework
Bridges is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 30th Anniversary. Learn how you can too, here: https://t.co/W8KH54b0HN #ADA30#ThanksToTheADA#powerofajob
Bridges alum and @MarriottMarquis admin asst Tim Griffin joined Bridges Exec Tad Asbury at the recent @LDAofAmerica Annual Conf on a panel titled “What Employers Expect from Their Employees with LD” fielding questions from the audience of educators, parents, and advocates.
It's our first #GivingTuesday! Our goal is to reach 100 donors to help us transform the lives of young adults with disabilities through the power of a job. https://t.co/vy36oiuRnT
Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference. Throughout #GivingTuesday, we’ll be sharing the many different ways you can support Bridges as we transform the lives through the power of a job. https://t.co/BSJHLMbvFB
Tonight we toast Debbie Marriott Harrison, honored by the @mcccmd as its Emeritus Business Leader of the Year! She shares our pride in having called dynamic Montgomery County, MD home for over 60 years. #mccbizawards#MoCo#marriott
In two weeks, for our first #GivingTuesday, we hope to reach 100 donors to help more than a thousand young people prepare for the workplace and find a job with an employer in need of qualified, entry level applicants. https://t.co/vy36oiuRnT
Bernard Tyson, the CEO of health care giant Kaiser Permanente, died unexpectedly in his sleep early Sunday at the age of 60, the company said https://t.co/hGzeSRqpex
October is National Bullying Prevention Month!
Parents, Please Talk to your Children About Classmates With Disabilities
"We need many different types of people. No two people are exactly the same, and the world would be pretty boring if they were."
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We're excited to attend tomorrow's employAbility 2019 Career Expo in Dallas! Job seekers with disabilities will meet with employers and join classes on topics such as resume reviews and interview tips to help build their #career. Learn more https://t.co/AxBY7oCJVN #NDEAM
Preparing a thousand youth with disabilities for the workforce annually, @BridgesToWork partners with @MarriottIntl to develop employment opportunities for young adults, including hiring 30+ Bridges students into Marriott-branded hotels so far in 2019. https://t.co/Vi5RJfgNgf
Our ERs go beyond connecting Bridges participants and employers. As #mentors, they often guide young adults through hardships. It's National Suicide Prevention Week, & we want to #bethe1to encourage people to spread awareness, advocate for research funding, and be kind to others.
Amber was the sign language interpreter for @mandyharvey at out #BridgesGala2019. Mandy's music is a little slower paced than @TWISTAgmg, but you could feel Mandy's emotion through Amber's signing.
Wow, Amber Galloway Gallego is one speedy signer!
We do have a category for the fastest time to spell the American sign language alphabet - and we'd certainly welcome an application🙌⚡
cc: @TWISTAgmg, @fakeshoredrive