The Bridge School is a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that individuals with severe speech and physical impairments achieve full participation in their communities through the use of augmentative and alternative means of communication (AAC) and assistive technology (AT) applications and through the development, implementation and dissemination of innovative life-long educational strategies. The Bridge School is an internationally recognized leader in the education of children who use augmentative and alternative communication and has developed unique programs and trained highly skilled professionals in the use of state of the art assistive technology. Our organization was founded and its mission established on the beliefs that: everyone should have the opportunity to achieve his or her maximal potential; everyone should have the opportunity to share knowledge, express feelings and be heard; everyone should actively participate in his or her own learning; all children should have access to a quality education that encompasses a broad base of knowledge and experiences; technology is a tool that provides access to communication and learning; children, families, and educators must work in partnership to effectively support learning; and communication is the essence of human life. ...read more