Published: April 16, 2015
Hosted by the Citizen’s Advisory Board of the Metro North Area office of the Department of Developmental Services and Bridgewell
Last week, in timing with Autism Awareness month, Citizen’s Advisory Board (CAB) of the Metro North Area office of the Department of Developmental Services hosted a Legislative Breakfast at Bridgewell’s Rosewood Drive Day Habilitation Center.
Pictured: Matthew, who shared his experience at Rosewood, poses with Commissioner Howe and Bridgewell President & CEO Bob Stearns.
More than 30 members of the Citizen’s Advisory Board, DDS staff, public officials and Bridgewell board members and staff attended.
The event, held annually through CAB and a featured provider organization, highlighted Bridgewell’s work with individuals diagnosed with autism and shared with legislators areas which still need to be addressed.
Speakers included:
Following the program, Bridgewell staff led attendees through the Rosewood Day Habilitation Center. To learn more about Autism Services at Bridgewell, click here.