Accessibility Bridge Corporation 4660 Crain Hwy #1622, White Plains, MD 20695
What is Autism?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. People with ASD may behave, communicate, interact, and learn in ways that are different from other people. Abilities of people with ASD can vary significantly.
Water Safety Initiative
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According to a Media Release by the CDC on May 14, 2024, drowning deaths are on the rise in the United States. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children and adults with ASD and are at a significantly higher risk of drowning than the general population. They are160 times more likely to drown than other children. Drowning incidents often occur in bodies of water near the victim's home, such as ponds, rivers, or lakes with most incidents occurring between 12 PM and 6 PM.
Drowning is preventable. Accessibility Bridge believes in awareness of water safety AND drowning prevention. Each summer, we host water safety days at a local pool to provide information and resources to families seeking swim lessons, swim teams, private lessons, or pool communities that are inclusive and accepting of people with disabilities.
Complete the Water Safety Interest Form to get on our list to receive information about our Summer 2025 Water Safety and Family Days at the pool. (Pool located in Charles County, Maryland)
Donate To Our Water Safety Initiative
According to the American Red Cross, primary barriers to learning how to swim were related to access and convenience. Affordability and lack of nearby pool access was identified as top barriers. Donate to our Water Safety initiative and potentially save the life of a child.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM
Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship Award Amount: $3000
The Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship supports students attending two-year undergraduate colleges; life skills or post-secondary programs; or vocational, technical, or trade schools. Hussman applicants typically make up the pool of talented students who face daily challenges related to autism and attend programs that assist in skill building, job readiness, and other transition-related skills.
Synchrony Scholarship for Autistic Students of Color - Award Amount: $3000
The Synchrony Scholarship for Autistic Students of Color supports students attending any kind of post-secondary undergraduate institution: four-year colleges; two-year colleges; life skills or postsecondary programs; or vocational, technical, or trade schools. Applicants must belong to an underrepresented racial/ethnic minority group.
Schwallie Family Scholarship - Award Amount: $3000
The Schwallie Family Scholarship supports students attending two- or four-year undergraduate colleges. The majority of Schwallie applicants attend or plan to attend four-year undergraduate colleges. Schwallie applicants attending two-year undergraduate degree programs are often students who intend to transfer to a four-year undergraduate program in the future. Many applicants with a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome choose to apply for this program.
KFM Making a Difference Scholarship - Award Amount: $500
The KFM Making a Difference Scholarship is open to all high school and current college students with autism attending a post-secondary programs. This scholarship has no geographic restrictions and is open to all upcoming and current college students with autism in the U.S and internationally! If you were selected in a previous year and/or weren’t selected you may reapply as long as you are still attending college . (Just make sure to send them a new original application and essay!)
Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship - Award Amount: $1000
Lime Connect believes strongly in the potential of high school students who have all types of disabilities and is committed to supporting their future. In 2019, we were pleased to launch our inaugural Pathways Scholarship designed for current high school seniors who are pursuing a degree at a four-year university or college in either the U.S. or Canada.
PCA SKIN® “Diversity in Esthetics” Student Scholarship - Award Amount: $2000
The PCA SKIN® “Diversity in Esthetics” Student Scholarship was created in 2022 with the purpose of increasing the representation of diverse esthetics professionals. For more than three decades, PCA SKIN® has been the leader in skin health education. PCA SKIN® has been and continues to be a trusted innovator in the development of highly effective professional treatments and daily care products. Our vision is to improve people’s lives by providing results-oriented skincare solutions that are backed by science for the health of your unique skin.
The PCA SKIN® “Diversity in Esthetics” Student Scholarship awards outstanding diverse students to encourage their selection of esthetics as a program of study and their ultimate entry into the profession. If chosen, you’ll be given funds to help pay for your esthetics program and receive exclusive professional development opportunities.
ExceptionalNurse.com Scholarship - Award Amount: $250
ExceptionalNurse.com awards a scholarship of $250.00 to a qualified student with a disability to continue their education in a nursing education program. Preference is given to undergraduate students. Applicants must demonstrate a serious commitment to the academic study of nursing and career excellence. This scholarship is not renewable and will only be awarded once.
Peter Gili Scholarship Award Amount: $500
The Peter Gili scholarship will be awarded to a nursing student with a disability. This scholarship has been donated by family members and friends in memory of Peter Gili. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who can personally attest to your academic abilities and personal character.