Confidently Navigate Your Child’s DisAbility.
BRIDGED supports parents navigating disability and partners with schools to foster empathy, awareness, and inclusion among students.
The road to inclusion can often feel lonely and isolating. We’re herE to walk it With you.
BRIDGED is a nonprofit dedicated to creating more disability-inclusive communities by empowering parents, educators, and students to confidently navigate disability. We deliver hands-on training and parent education, innovative whole-school programming, and the premier Disability Resource Expo in order to break down barriers to belonging. Our work builds communities where authentic disability-inclusion drives connection, opportunity, and meaningful change.
our programs
PARENT TRAINING
Do you have a student with an IEP? Do you feel overwhelmed by special education options and the law? This training is designed to empower parents and others that support students with disabilities.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Our school-based Disability Awareness Programs cultivate a disability-inclusive environment through education and experience. Programming is available for K-12 students in both public and private schools.
DISABILITY RESOURCE EXPO
Whether you are a family with a new diagnosis, an educator supporting students with disabilities, a disabled individual looking for community, or a caregiver planning for the future, this event is for you!
70%
Did you know that 70% of disabilities are invisible?
Many students face challenges that aren’t seen, but are deeply felt. Bridged is changing the narrative by fostering empathy and awareness in schools.
Hear from Parents and Teachers
most parents feel unsupported. we believe we can do better.
Only 38% of parents feel confident advocating in school for their child’s IEP.
38%
95% of parents use a negative word to describe IEP meetings.
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About Us
For BRIDGED’s co-founders, the connection to disability awareness and inclusion is a deeply personal one.
Amy Hibbs and Allison Huffstutler are both parents of children with disabilities. After their children experienced segregation and discrimination, Amy and Allison decided to turn a difficult situation into an opportunity. By channeling their collective passion, they created educational programs for both parents and schools built on awareness, connection, and inclusion.
Parent Training
Our Flagship Course: Building a Bridge to Special Education
Find confidence as a parent, caregiver, or guardian, and finally be empowered to navigate the school system and advocate on behalf of a student with a disability.
Recent Articles
For me the start of school comes with a palette of emotions: excitement, anticipation, hope, fear, worry, anxiety, and dread.
I feel my shoulders closer to my ears than they were a few days ago. My cortisol levels are higher. It feels harder to breathe. I’m gearing up.
To be honest, it feels like I’m preparing for battle. This battle isn’t physical; it’s a 180 day battle for advocacy, equity, and disability awareness.