Bridge to Life


The Bridge School

Bridge to Life

Since its inception, The Bridge School’s long-range planning process has been guided by three key vision… Read More

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Register today for the 2023 AAC by the Bay Conference

Early bird registration open for Onsite attendees and Webcast Hosting Sites Thanks to the generosity of… Read More

The Bridge School April 27-28, 2023

Plenary 8

I have a Story about that: Social Stories that enhance Self-Determination and Language for Children with… Read More

The Bridge School April 27-28, 2023

Plenary 4

Laying a Foundation for Family Centered and Evidenced Based AAC Interventions for Individuals with Cortical Visual… Read More

The Bridge School April 27-28, 2023

Plenary 7

Practice to Research ↔ Research to Practice Dr. Sarah Blackstone This presentation will highlight The Bridge… Read More

The Bridge School Conference History

April 27-28, 2023

Thursday, April 27, 2023 TimeActivityPresenter(s)8:00 AM - 9:00 AMRegistration and Sign-in9:00 AM - 9:30 AMWelcomeDr. Vicki… Read More

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Creating a Path for Systematic Investigation of Children With Cortical Visual Impairment Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication

There are significant challenges to face when serving children with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)  who use… Read More

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Children With Cortical Visual Impairment and Complex Communication Needs: Identifying Gaps Between Needs and Current Practice

Over half of the students at The Bridge School have Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). This impairment… Read More

Self-Determination Program

Self-Determination Program

Self-Determination Program It is essential for students with complex communication needs (CCN) to develop the skills… Read More

Cortical Visual Impairment Adapted AAC-CVI Framework Introduction

Adapted AAC-CVI Framework in Action

The following poster was shared at the 2024 Perkins Conference, Nurturing Growth: Collaborative Interventions for Students… Read More

Cortical Visual Impairment Adapted AAC-CVI Framework Introduction

Adapted AAC-CVI Framework

Children with Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) face unique challenges… Read More

Cortical Visual Impairment

Adapted AAC-CVI Framework Introduction

The Bridge School’s CVI Integrated Program Introduction  By Sarah Blackstone, Board Member of The Bridge School … Read More

Cortical Visual Impairment The Bridge School Research Program

Medical Perspectives: CVI and its Impact on Vision and Children 

Validity and reliability of CVI Range assessment for Clinical Research (CVI Range-CR): A longitudinal cohort study.… Read More

Cortical Visual Impairment The Bridge School Research Program

Relevant Peer-Reviewed Published Articles by CVI/AAC Members

Gaze Patterns in Children with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) - Pennsylvania State University  A Preliminary Study… Read More

Communicative Competence Intervention

Interaction Strategies

"Interactions are experienced mutually by communication partners and both parties are affected reciprocally" (Siegel & Cress,… Read More

Communicative Competence

What is Communicative Competence?

What is Communication? What are Complex Communication Needs? What is an AAC System? Multi-Modal Desired Outcomes… Read More

Curriculum Curriculum in Action – Elementary

Visual and Performing Arts

Visual and Performing Arts The arts are not a frill. The arts are a response to… Read More

Curriculum Curriculum in Action – Elementary

Social Studies

Social Studies Curriculum and instruction in History-Social Science involves the study of human beings, their interactions,… Read More

Curriculum Curriculum in Action – Elementary

Science

Science A rich science education has the potential to capture students’ sense of wonder about the… Read More

Curriculum Curriculum in Action – Elementary

Modified Physical Education and Recess

Modified Physical Education and Recess Movement matters. It is our reason for being - to physically… Read More

Curriculum Curriculum in Action – Elementary

Math

Math Mathematics is one of the most frequently used knowledge and skill sets across everyday life… Read More

Curriculum Curriculum in Action – Elementary

English-Language Arts (ELA)

Instruction in English-Language Arts (ELA) encompasses a growing appreciation and knowledge of language and literature through… Read More

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