Bridges currently serves 12 U.S. cities: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, DC Metro, Dallas, Fort Worth, Los Angeles, New York City, Oakland, Philadelphia, Richmond (CA), and San Francisco.
If you're outside our service area, you're not without options. Below are vetted national resources for finding similar disability employment support locally.
Each of these is an authoritative national source. Most can route you to local programs in your state or city.
Need broader support too, like mental health, benefits, or local services? See our vetted resources.
Every U.S. state and territory has a federally-funded VR agency that helps people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep employment — often funding supported-employment services through community programs like Bridges. Find the agency for your state and ask about supported-employment providers in your area.
APSE is the national organization for supported-employment professionals. Their member directory can help you find a supported-employment program in your local area.
Free, confidential guidance on workplace accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Useful for both employers figuring out how to support a hire and workers asking for accommodations.
A free, voluntary federal program that helps people receiving Social Security disability benefits try work without immediately losing those benefits. Includes safety-net work incentives and connects participants with approved employment networks or state VR agencies.
Information on ABLE accounts — tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities that don't count against asset limits for SSI, Medicaid, and other federal benefits. Useful when a young adult starts earning their first wages.
A clearinghouse of resources for parents of children with disabilities, including transition planning, IEP support, and connections to state-specific Parent Training and Information Centers.
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