Happy National Nonprofit Day!

by HDS Communications | Aug 17, 2020 | Calendar Events, HDS Foundation

National Nonprofit Day, founded by Sherita J. Herling, commemorates August 17, 1894, when the Tariff Act became law and gave exemptions for charitable institutions and nonprofit organizations. Today, we celebrate National Nonprofit Day by recognizing the positive...

Post-Secondary Pathways for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

by HDS Communications | Jul 31, 2020 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation

The pathway between high school, postsecondary education, and employment can be quite daunting and challenging for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  Fortunately, nowadays, students have options when meeting their graduation requirements during high...

HDS Foundation Highlights Cypress Bay B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Student

by HDS Communications | Jun 16, 2020 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation

In today’s edition of the HDS Foundation’s B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Student Spotlight, we are highlighting Sam, an upcoming 11th grader at Cypress Bay High School. During his time in quarantine, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Sam participated in online learning classes and...

B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Class Says Good-bye For the Summer

by HDS Communications | Jun 3, 2020 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation

Yesterday was a day filled with lots of “good-byes” and “air hugs” as the Cypress Bay B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students met at Library Park for their final CBI trip of the school year. Students enjoyed a brief social gathering while wearing masks and following social distancing...

B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Virtual Class Comes to an End

by HDS Communications | Jun 1, 2020 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation

Last Thursday, students from Cypress Bay B.R.I.D.G.E.S. program participated in their LAST online class of the 2020 school year. However, this ZOOM meeting wasn’t like the others. It was a very special one where the facilitators presented a recap of the...

Highlighting Students in the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program

by HDS Communications | May 26, 2020 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S., HDS Foundation

As we continue to share student stories and testimonials throughout the next few weeks, we hope everyone enjoys learning all about the fascinating young adults in the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S Social Personal Skills Program. We are very proud of our students and their efforts...