Equestrian Center

Adaptive Riding & Horsemanship

The Equestrian Center is now accepting spring registration for Adaptive Riding & Horsemanship lessons at The Bridge Center!

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Adaptive Riding & Horsemanship Lessons at The Bridge Center

We are thrilled to announce that the Equestrian Center is now accepting spring registration for Adaptive Riding & Horsemanship lessons at The Bridge Center! Lessons will begin in March. The Equestrian Center offers adaptive riding lessons, horsemanship, and hippotherapy services to the greater community. The equines in the program are valuable motivators and partners. They live in the present and accept individuals exactly as they are. In turn, they appreciate kindness, patience, and flexibility. Through mounted and unmounted activities with equines, participants can improve their ability to adapt, communicate, initiate, self-regulate, and trust.

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We are so close to opening our doors at the Equestrian Center! The horses and sheep are preparing for their big move to Bridgewater next week, and we're eager to help them settle in comfortably. Can you help us fill their barn with some high-priority supplies?
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A sincere "thank you" to our regional & state board members for a very successful and inspiring annual Board Retreat at TBC last Saturday. We toured the stables, heard about upcoming programs, & collaborated to find solutions that bring important services to our communities.
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Assistive Technology Regional Centers

Increase your independence at home, on the job, or in school by making informed decisions about the assistive technology that's right for you. This is a FREE resource to easily borrow AT. Solutions can range from non-electronic communication displays to communication devices controlled by eye movements, and more.

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College Navigator Program

The College Navigator program assists students to identify barriers, advocate for their needs, and access college services and resources to successfully reach graduation. This program provides individualized services to college students with disabilities based on their goals, strengths, and needs.

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