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Social Work Department

Social Work Connects to the Community

Bridges to ÑÇÉ«ÊÓÆµ»ÆÉ«appÏÂÔØ

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

Bridges to ÑÇÉ«ÊÓÆµ»ÆÉ«appÏÂÔØ 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 ÑÇÉ«ÊÓÆµ»ÆÉ«appÏÂÔØ students’ exposure to diverse groups; providing a rigorous and meaningful learning experience for Bridges participants; enhancing ÑÇÉ«ÊÓÆµ»ÆÉ«appÏÂÔØ students’ ability to communicate with people with disabilities; and raising awareness of issues related to disabilities among students and faculty.