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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Saratoga Bridges celebrated  National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Saratoga Bridges proudly saluted March as Developmental Disability Awareness Month (DDAM).  DDAM commemorates the progress self-advocates, families and volunteers have made toward...

LAST CHANCE TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD

LAST CHANCE TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD MAKE YOUR CALLS THE LEGISLATURE IS SCHEDULED TO HAVE ALL BUDGETS BILLS FINISHED BY TONIGHT, /MONDAY, MARCH 18TH SO CALL NOW! The New York State budget is in final negotiations.  We must keep the pressure on for the full restoration...

TAKE ACTION!

Major Budget Cuts Proposed by Governor Cuomo Threaten Services for People with Developmental Disabilities New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo recently proposed a $240 million across-the-board budget cut to voluntary programs providing supports and services to people...
Saratoga Bridges welcomes 2 new Board Members

Saratoga Bridges welcomes 2 new Board Members

Saratoga Bridges has elected 2 new Members to our Board of Directors on February 11.  Brad Sexauer and Robert Barnett join a group of distinguished, dedicated individuals who are responsible for the following: Being informed about Saratoga Bridges programs and...
Family Reimbursement Program reaps generosity

Family Reimbursement Program reaps generosity

During the holiday season we were able to generate close to $12,000 for our Family Reimbursement Program!  In this initiative, family members are able to receive a cash subsidy to purchase services or items including additional respite coverage, IPads, clothing,...

Supporting equal opportunities in sports

We Must Provide Equal Opportunity in Sports to Students with Disabilities The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has issued guidance on the legal responsibilities of school districts to provide equal access to extracurricular athletic activities to...