| Mission Statement: To recognize each students individual needs
and abilities through a cooperative, integrated program that promotes
independent living and community participation. |
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| The Bridge Program has two components: development of daily living
skills and career/workplace skills. |
Daily living skills include:
- Banking/budgeting
- Cooking
- Domestic
skills
- Social/relationship
- Personal care
- Community awareness
- Safety
- Self advocacy
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Career/workplace skills include:
- Job Skills
- Career development
- Job Shadowing
- Work site experience
- One-on-one development
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| The Bridge Program has two sites within
Douglas County School District: |
Parker
Serving students from Ponderosa, Chaparral and Douglas
County high schools
Highlands Ranch
Serving students from ThunderRidge, Mountain Vista,
Highlands Ranch, Rock Canyon and Castle View high schools |
| Helpful information for parents |
| The Bridge Program educates students and parents
about adult agencies that provide valuable services assisting in
the transition process. |
Transportation phone numbers
Please be aware that
it is your responsibility to call transportation if your young
adult will be absent.
Castle Rock: 303-387-0407
Parker: 303-387-0571
Highlands Ranch: 303-387-6150 |
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PEAK Parent
Services: Designated parent training and information center. PEAK
assists families and others through services. Telephone: 719-513-9400 |
Developmental Pathways
Services: Assistance in establishing an independent lifestyle.
Eligibility: Manifested substantial neurological disability before
the age 22. Application at age 14. Most services start at age 18.
Telephone: 303-360-6600 |
Social Security Administration
Services: Eligible persons may receive some monthly cash
and/or Medicaid and/or Medicare. Telephone: 1-800-772-1213 |
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Services: Helps individuals with disabilities prepare for, secure
and maintain suitable jobs. Telephone: 303-866-3100 |
MasterDrive
Services: Experiential driver engineering
training program with controlled private driving facility. Telephone:
303-627-4447 |
New Day
Services: Provides in-home respite care,
community access, functional living skills, summer camp, social
outings and programs, vocational counseling and job placement. Telephone:
303-841-1399 |
Access a Ride (RTD)
Services: For individuals that cannot functionally utilize regular
RTD buses. Telephone: 303-299-2960 |
Highlands Ranch Recreation Center
Services: Therapeutic
Recreation Program provides recreational opportunities that
involves and enriches the lives of community members regardless
of abilities or disabilities. Telephone: 303-791-2500 |
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Through the
commitment and involvement of students, parents, program staff,
and the community, the Bridge Program aids students in the
realization of their abilities and development of life and
work
skills in order to maximize their independence in the community. |
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