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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 – 12:50 | Registration | |
| 1:00 – 1:30 | Welcome and Introductions Vicki Casella & Pegi Young |
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| 1:30 – 2:00 | Lifetime Achievement Award: Michael Williams | |
| 2:00 – 3:30 | Plenary: Charity Rowland |
Developing the Communication Matrix to Answer the Question: What CAN They Do? |
| 3:30 – 3:45 | Break | |
| 3:45 – 5:15 | Plenary: Karen Natoci |
The Communication Matrix: Using the Results to Promote Progress |
| 5:15 – 5:30 | Question & Answer Session | |
| 5:30 – 6:30 | Reception | |
possible CEUs = 3.25
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: Christine Roman-Lantzy |
Cortical Visual Impairment: A Specialized Approach to Assessment & Intervention |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break | |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Plenary:Aileen Arai & Caitlin Sale |
Integrating CVI interventions, Strategies and Accommodations into the Instructional Program at The Bridge School |
| 12:15 – 1:15 | Lunch | |
| 1:15 – 2:45 | Plenary: Krista Wilkinson |
Improving the design of visual communication supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities: Applications of eye tracking technologies |
| 2:45 – 3:00 | Break | |
| 3:00 – 4:30 | Plenary: Christine Wright-Ott & Fei Luo |
Mobility Matters: Students with Speech and Physical Impairment use Hands Free Support Walkers to Explore, Discover, Learn and Participate in School Activities |
| 4:30 – 5:00 | Question & Answer Session | |
possible CEUs = 6.5
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: Pat Mirenda |
Taking the Initiative: Supporting Spontaneous Communication in Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Part 1) |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break | |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Plenary: Pat Mirenda |
Taking the Initiative: Supporting Spontaneous Communication in Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Part 2) |
| 12:15 – 1:15 | Lunch | |
| 1:15 – 2:30 | General Session |
“And Now, What’s on Your Mind?” |
| 2:30 – 3:00 | Summation: Sarah Blackstone |
Summation: What did you learn? What new information are you taking back to your job? |
possible CEUs = 5.0
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