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ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ College
Social Work Department

Social Work Connects to the Community

Bridges to ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ

Bridges to ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ College is a collaboration between and ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ College in which Bridges participants and ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ students attend brief, accessible lectures delivered by ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ faculty on the college campus on a biweekly basis. After the presentation, Bridges participants and ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ students form small groups to discuss presentation content and their reactions. The weeks following the lectures, Bridges and ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ students complete homework assignments together related to the previous week’s lecture.

Bridges to ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ began in January 2010. Approximately 15 Bridges participants attend each semester. After four semesters, Bridges participants graduate from the program and a new cohort from Bridges begin their college journey. The objectives of this project include increasing ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ students’ exposure to diverse groups; providing a rigorous and meaningful learning experience for Bridges participants; enhancing ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ students’ ability to communicate with people with disabilities; and raising awareness of issues related to disabilities among students and faculty.