A unique opportunity to work in an Interprofessional Collaborative Practice in an Educational Environment with children ages 3 – 12 who have severe physical impairments and complex communication needs that require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Full position description and application process at:
Over half of the students at The Bridge School have Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). This impairment impacts EVERY aspect of their lives. Over the years, the staff has reached out for help; however, they often found that little information was available for them or the children’s parents, which prompted us to take a closer look … Continue reading
The star of this webinar is Diego who has complex communication needs and cortical visual impairment. The presenter describes her experiences in learning about CVI and how to implement a program that supports Diego’s use of his vision with particular emphasis on how CVI impacted his access to language and literacy. The presentation illustrates how … Continue reading
The Bridge School is looking for a dynamic, positive and energetic individual to serve as an Instructional Assistant (paraprofessional) in our school program and become a part of our interdisciplinary teams. We serve children between the ages of 3 – 12 with severe physical and speech impairments. Duties include assisting in instructional activities, providing physical … Continue reading
The Significance of Self-Initiated Mobility Experiences for Children with CVI, Complex Communication and Physical Impairments with Christine Wright-Ott Live webinar: April 21, 20211 – 2:30 PM PST Register for the live webinar today! This webinar will discuss the use of hands-free support walkers and demonstrate how these mobility devices can change the lives of children … Continue reading
Implementing CVI Strategies Into AAC Instruction – A Panel Discussion with Gabriela Berlanga, Diego, and Gabriela (Gaby) Mangino, Diego’s Mother Live webinar: March 24, 20212 – 3 PM PST Register for the live webinar today! There was a tremendous response to Gabriela Berlanga’s webinar on, “Implementing AAC Strategies into AAC Instruction – A Case Study.” … Continue reading