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

Employment Opportunity @ BTLS
Speech-Language Pathologist

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

CVI Webinar 9: Effective Interaction Strategies for Children with CVI and CCN

CVI@The Bridge School

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

CVI Webinar 9: Effective Interaction Strategies for Children with CVI and CCN

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!

Bridge to Life Services @The Bridge School

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

Employment Opportunity @ BTLS
Speech-Language Pathologist

Thursday, February 27, 2014

NOTE: All times on the schedule are PST.

Language and learning/Mobility

Time Activity/Speaker(s) Presentation Title & Abstract
12:00 – 12:50 Registration
1:00 – 1:30 Welcome and Introductions
Vicki Casella & Pegi Young
1:30 – 2:00 Lifetime Achievement Award: Jackie Brand
2:00 – 3:30 Plenary:
Nicki Nelson
3:30 – 3:45 Break
3:45 – 5:15 Plenary:
Christine Wright-Ott
5:15 – 5:30 Question & Answer Session
5:30 – 6:30 Reception

Friday, February 28, 2014

NOTE: All times on the schedule are PST.

Language and learning/Advocacy and social justice

Time Activity/Speaker(s) Presentation Title & Abstract
8:00 – 8:45 Morning Refreshments & Registration
8:45 – 9:00 Welcome
Vicki Casella
9:00 – 10:30 Plenary:
Holly Peartree
10:30 – 10:45 Break
10:45 – 12:15 Plenary:
Martine Smith
12:15 – 1:15 Lunch
1:15 – 2:45 Plenary:
Barbara Collier
2:45 – 3:00 Break
3:00 – 4:30 Plenary:
Lateef McLeod
4:30 – 5:00 Question & Answer Session

Saturday, March 1, 2014

NOTE: All times on the schedule are PST.

CVI and its impact on learning/Effective patient provider communication

Time Activity/Speaker(s) Presentation Title & Abstract
8:00 – 8:45 Morning Refreshments & Registration
8:45 – 9:00 Welcome
Vicki Casella
9:00 – 10:30 Plenary:
Christine Roman-Lantzy & Sarah Blackstone
10:30 – 10:45 Break
10:45 – 12:15 Plenary:
Aileen Arai, Caitlin Daly & Janelle Moynihan
12:15 – 1:15 Lunch
1:15 – 2:45 Plenary:
John Costello
2:45 – 3:15 Question & Answer Session
3:15 – 3:45 Summation:
Sarah Blackstone
Summation: What did you learn? What new information are you taking back to your job?