
National Disability Employment Awareness Month!
It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month! This month, we celebrate the incredible contributions of workers with disabilities and raise awareness about the importance of creating inclusive work environments for everyone.
At HDS, we believe in the power of diverse talent. People with disabilities bring unique skills, perspectives, and creativity that help drive innovation and success in every field.
Let’s champion equal opportunities, break down barriers, and build workplaces that are truly inclusive. When we create space for everyone, we empower individuals and strengthen our communities.
Join us in celebrating the achievements of employees with disabilities and advocating for more inclusive hiring practices. Together, we can create a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

American Women’s Business Day
American Women’s Business Day honors the accomplishments and contributions of women in business in the United States. It highlights the growing number of women entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals who continue to break barriers in the business world. “You can often change your circumstances by changing your attitude.” – Eleanor Roosevelt, Former First Lady of the United States

Happy Birthday, Temple Grandin!
Happy Birthday, Temple Grandin! Your brilliance and compassion inspire us all. Here’s to another year of making a difference! Thank you for leading the way for those of us in the neurodivergent community. You are truly an inspiration.

Best Buddies Organization
“Best Buddies are the family we choose for ourselves.” – Best Buddies Organization

National Homeownership Month
National Homeownership Month, celebrated each June, honors the American dream of owning a home. It recognizes the importance of homeownership in providing stability, building wealth, and fostering community. This month highlights programs and policies that support homebuyers, especially those from underserved communities, helping more people achieve the joy and benefits of having a place to call their own.

Halloween Fun!
Today the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students enjoyed a walk around the school campus during their trick-or-treat activity! While students enjoyed the activity, they were also working on navigating around the school campus using a map. They used environmental texts, such as...

HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students Make Their First Bank Account Deposit
HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students Make Their First Bank Account Deposit We are super proud of our B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students who became first-time bank account users at Bank of America and made their first deposit today. What great life skills for our students to learn! Please...

HDS Foundation was selected by The Miami Foundation to participate in Give Miami Day for the Second Consecutive Year
HDS Foundation was selected by The Miami Foundation to participate in Give Miami Day for the Second Consecutive Year Each year, The Miami Foundation hosts Give Miami Day to encourage individuals to become philanthropists for a 24-hour period. Give Miami Day has become...

Two of our B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students, Miguel and Kate, have thrived in their post-secondary journey!
When you support our Foundation through Give Miami Day, your donations will fund our programs and initiatives that help Teens and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum achieve meaningful and independent lives. Please consider pledging your support at...

HDS Foundation Highlights Students’ Post-Secondary Achievements
Miguel Sanchez and Kate Gilson-Miranda, former participants of the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. program at Cypress Bay High School, understand the importance of developing social skills that will help them throughout their lifetime. Both students completed their High School...

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month HDS Companies shows their support by wearing pink every Friday. We would like to let all those going thru this challenging time that, you are all braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and...

B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students Support the Local Harvest Drive
The B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students went to Publix to purchase items for the local Harvest Drive. The class was split up into 4 teams. Each team had to purchase six items from a list that was provided by the Student Council Club. Prior to going to Publix, students...

We are excited to meet the new students in our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program
We are excited to meet the new students in our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program for the 2022-2023 school year! We are looking forward to a great year!

Patriot Day 2022
On this Patriot Day we remember the first responders and those who made difficult decisions to save lives. Flags are flown at half-mast on this day to honor our fallen brothers and sisters. A moment of silence is traditionally observed at 8:46 AM.

Welcome back, HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students!
Welcome back, HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students! It was awesome seeing everyone, both old and new faces, and We're looking forward to a great year!