91´«Ã½

Social Work Connects to the Community

Bridges to 91´«Ã½

Bridges to 91´«Ã½ is a collaboration between and 91´«Ã½ in which Bridges participants and 91´«Ã½ students attend brief, accessible lectures delivered by 91´«Ã½ faculty on the college campus on a biweekly basis. After the presentation, Bridges participants and 91´«Ã½ students form small groups to discuss presentation content and their reactions. The weeks following the lectures, Bridges and 91´«Ã½ students complete homework assignments together related to the previous week lecture.

Bridges to 91´«Ã½ 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 91´«Ã½ students™ exposure to diverse groups; providing a rigorous and meaningful learning experience for Bridges participants; enhancing 91´«Ã½ students™ ability to communicate with people with disabilities; and raising awareness of issues related to disabilities among students and faculty.

Bridges to 91´«Ã½. Photos courtesy of Greg Cuda.

Bridges to 91´«Ã½. Photos courtesy of Greg Cuda.

Bridges to 91´«Ã½. Photos courtesy of Greg Cuda.

Bridges to 91´«Ã½. Photos courtesy of Greg Cuda.

Bridges to 91´«Ã½. Photos courtesy of Greg Cuda.