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The Bridge School serves children ages 3–13 with extensive speech and physical disabilities through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary program based in Hillsborough, CA.

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The Bridge School Model

Explore the core programs and strategies that define The Bridge School’s approach to education and access.

  • Self-Determination Program – Developing critical self-advocacy and independence skills
  • CVI – From assessment to intervention – Developing functional use of vision
  • Curriculum – Planning and implementing modifications and accommodations for access to education
  • Communication – Skill areas and strategies for developing proficiency in use of AAC

Accepting Applications for Teacher in Residence for the 2025-2026 Academic Year

More details…

About The Bridge School

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  • Get to Know Us
  • Enroll at The Bridge School
  • Explore Bridge to Life

The Bridge School Model

Programs, Strategies and Perspectives – Setting the Standard

  • Self-Determination Program – Developing critical self-advocacy and independence skills
  • CVI – From assessment to intervention – Developing functional use of vision
  • Curriculum – Planning and implementing modifications and accommodations for access to education
  • Communication – Skill areas and strategies for developing proficiency in use of AAC

Bridge to Life extends the expertise of The Bridge School to individuals from infancy through adulthood, offering personalized services that support communication, access, and learning across all stages of life.

Explore Bridge to Life
  • Use it on Monday Series
  • Conversation Series with Dr. Christine Roman Lantzy
  • Professional Outreach

The Bridge School Model

Explore the core programs and strategies that define The Bridge School’s approach to education and access.

  • Self-Determination Program – Developing critical self-advocacy and independence skills
  • CVI – From assessment to intervention – Developing functional use of vision
  • Curriculum – Planning and implementing modifications and accommodations for access to education
  • Communication – Skill areas and strategies for developing proficiency in use of AAC

Interested in services and/or trainings?  Contact us today!

Programs @TBS

  • About – Past, Present and Future Perspectives
  • Education – Supporting students’ participation in age-appropriate curricular activities
  • Transition – Supporting families and students who graduate from TBS in their subsequent placements
  • Outreach – Sharing our experience and knowledge-base nationally and around the world

The Bridge School Model

Programs, Strategies and Perspectives – Setting the standard

  • Self-Determination Program – Developing critical self-advocacy and independence skills
  • CVI – From assessment to intervention – Developing functional use of vision
  • Curriculum – Planning and implementing modifications and accommodations for access to education
  • Communication – Skill areas and strategies for developing proficiency in use of AAC

Accepting Applications for Teacher in Residence for the 2025-2026 Academic Year

More details…

Communication @The Bridge School

  • Communication @TBS
    • What is Communicative Competence?
    • Assessment
    • Planning for Success
    • Intervention

The Bridge School Model

Programs, Strategies and Perspectives – Setting the standard

  • Self-Determination Program – Developing critical self-advocacy and independence skills
  • CVI – From assessment to intervention – Developing functional use of vision
  • Curriculum – Planning and implementing modifications and accommodations for access to education
  • Communication – Skill areas and strategies for developing proficiency in use of AAC

05/16/25 9-10:30 AM
CVI Webinar #10: My Story, My Way: A Personalized Approach to Social Stories with Rebecca Matthews Carlson

Archive coming soon

CVI@The Bridge School

  • Introduction – Our CVI journey
  • Assessment – Characteristics and phases of The CVI Range Assessment
  • Interventions – Developing Interventions with our students
  • Outcomes – Case study

The Bridge School Model

Programs, Strategies and Perspectives – Setting the standard

  • Self-Determination Program – Developing critical self-advocacy and independence skills
  • CVI – From assessment to intervention – Developing functional use of vision
  • Curriculum – Planning and implementing modifications and accommodations for access to education
  • Communication – Skill areas and strategies for developing proficiency in use of AAC

05/16/25 9-10:30 AM
CVI Webinar #10: My Story, My Way: A Personalized Approach to Social Stories with Rebecca Matthews Carlson

Archive coming soon

Concert

  • History/Timeline
  • iTunes Collection
  • Concert Highlight Videos and Interviews Backstage with the Artists

Support The Bridge School

  • The Bridge School is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals who need support in developing a voice of their own. Your charitable donation makes a significant difference in the level of support we are able to provide to children and their families locally, nationally and globally. Donate today!

Announcing The Bridge School’s Memorabilia Shop!

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Bridge to Life Services @The Bridge School

  • Overview and Inquiry Form
  • Employment Opportunities at Bridge to Life
  • Summer Intensive Survey
  • Conversation Series on CVI and AAC with Dr. Christine Roman Lantzy

The ultimate goals of Bridge to Life include:

  • serving individuals with physical and/or communication impairments from birth through adulthood, locally, nationally and globally 
  • providing professional development opportunities in our areas of expertise 
  • contracting with families, agencies and school districts to offer direct services to students with severe physical impairments and complex communication needs

Spring 2025 – Conversation Series on CVI and AAC with Dr. Christine Roman Lantzy

More details…

Celebrate the Music. Support the Mission. 

Heart of Gold

The Songs of Neil Young Vol. 1

Limited Edition White Vinyl
Proceeds Benefit The Bridge School

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With a gift of $500 or more, you’ll receive a limited-edition vinyl of Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young. It’s a collector’s piece with purpose: honoring timeless music while fueling life-changing work. 

For over three decades, The Bridge School has transformed the lives of children with extensive speech and physical disabilities through innovative education, breakthrough research, and global outreach. Founded with the belief that all children deserve the tools to connect, learn, and thrive, The Bridge School continues to break barriers in communication and learning.  Bridge to Life expands the mission and vision of The Bridge School by offering direct services to individuals from the infancy through adulthood who use augmentative and alternative communication as well as training and consultation for professionals and families.

Now, you can be part of that mission. 
Donate $500 or more 
…and receive a limited-edition copy of the Heart of Gold
cover album as our thank-you gift. 

Your donation directly supports: 

World-class education for students with complex needs 

Professional training for educators and healthcare providers 

Groundbreaking research in assistive technology and communication 

Global outreach to empower families and professionals around the world 

This is your chance to own a beautiful collector’s item and help create lasting change for children and families across the globe. 

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