Bridges to Work

@GMA @bittyandbeaus The power of a job! 🤍

This man has a joyful reaction after receiving his first paycheck! ❤️ gma.abc/2OJDCgJ

@GMA Wait until he sees the deductions .

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.

We’re excited to welcome @jennieblu to our Board of Trustees! bridgestowork.org/bridges-leader…

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Learn more at dol.gov/NDEAM. #NDEAM

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   youtube.com/watch?v=3V1lZt…

"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: we.co/bridgingtw. #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: adaanniversary.org #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. donatenow.networkforgood.org/bridgesgivingt…

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. donatenow.networkforgood.org/bridgesgivingt…

One of our Board of Trustees! Congratulations Debbie!

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. donatenow.networkforgood.org/bridgesgivingt…

Adding our condolences to thousands of others learning this sad and unexpected news.

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." themighty.com/2019/08/parent…

We are too! See you in Dallas. #employability

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. bit.ly/2mkX9Xl

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.