April 25-26, 2019
Universal Voices: The Right to be Heard, Move and Belong
Join us April 30, 2026 – May 1, 2026
The Bridge School serves children ages 3–13 with extensive speech and physical disabilities through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary program based in Hillsborough, CA.
Explore the core programs and strategies that define The Bridge School’s approach to education and access.
AAC by the Bay Save the Date!
April 30 – May 1, 2026
Programs, Strategies and Perspectives – Setting the Standard
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 the core programs and strategies that define The Bridge School’s approach to education and access.
Use it on Monday Series Workshop 2: The CVI/AAC Framework: A Complementary Approach to AAC Assessment for Individuals with CVI. Watch the archive presented on Feb 21, 2026
Programs, Strategies and Perspectives – Setting the standard
Accepting Applications for Teacher in Residence for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
Programs, Strategies and Perspectives – Setting the standard
05/16/25 9-10:30 AM
CVI Webinar #10: My Story, My Way: A Personalized Approach to Social Stories with Rebecca Matthews Carlson
Programs, Strategies and Perspectives – Setting the standard
05/16/25 9-10:30 AM
CVI Webinar #10: My Story, My Way: A Personalized Approach to Social Stories with Rebecca Matthews Carlson
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!
Spring 2025 – Conversation Series on CVI and AAC with Dr. Christine Roman Lantzy
NOTE: All times on the schedule are PST.
| Time | Activity/Speaker(s) | Presentation Title & Abstract | |
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| 8:00 – 9:00 | Morning Refreshments & Registration | ||
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Welcome and Introductions Vicki Casella |
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| 9:30 – 10:00 | Vicki Casella | Honoree: Woody Sessoms | |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Sarah Blackstone | Back to the Basics | |
| 10:30 – 12:00 | Plenary: Carole Zangari |
PrAACtical Ideas for Improving AAC Implementation in a Low-Resource Environment | |
| 12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch | ||
| 1:00 – 2:30 | Plenary: Christine Roman-Lantzy |
Cortical Visual Impairment: Impact on Access, Learning, and Participation | |
| 2:30 – 2:45 | Break | ||
| 2:45 – 4:15 | Plenary: Aileen Arai Gabriela Berlanga Christine Roman-Lantzy |
1) Bridge School Student Outcomes Subsequent to Interventions Identified by The CVI Range Assessment 2) CVI Accommodations and AAC SYSTEMS: Case Studies |
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| 4:15 – 5:00 | Question & Answer Session | ||
| 5:00 – 7:00 | Reception | ||
possible CEUs = 5.75
NOTE: All times on the schedule are PST.
| Time | Activity/Speaker(s) | Presentation Title & Abstract | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 – 8:45 | Morning Refreshments & Registration | ||
| 8:45 – 9:00 | Welcome Vicki Casella |
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| 9:00 – 10:30 | Plenary: Holly Peartree |
Communicative Competence for Learners with Complex Communication Needs | |
| 10:30 – 12:00 | Plenary: Janelle Moynihan |
Engaging Emerging Communicators: Individualized Assessment and Intervention in Communicative Competence | |
| 12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch | ||
| 1:00 – 2:30 | Plenary: Tike DeMarco Chris Toomey April Bryant Tyson Renze Judith Lunger-Bergh |
1) “I Have Something To Say!” Providing a Framework for Students to Develop Self-Advocacy Skills 2) Framing A Future (FAF): A Self-Directed Tool Supporting Life Planning |
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| 2:30 – 2:45 | Break | ||
| 2:45 – 4:15 | Plenary: Sarah Blackstone |
Disaster Preparedness, Response & Recovery and the AAC Community | |
| 4:15 – 5:00 | Question & Answer Session | ||
| 5:00 – 5:30 | Vicki Casella | Thank You and Summation | |
possible CEUs = 7.25
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