Dallas Bridges Office

The Dallas office of Bridges from School to Work matches youth with disabilities between the ages of 17 and 22 with entry-level job positions in local Dallas area businesses that are seeking workforce diversification solutions. Learn more about what we do and how we’re funded.

Who We Serve

The Dallas Bridges office serves:

• Employers in the Dallas metropolitan area
• Youth participants from the school districts listed below on this page
• We also work closely with parents, guardians and local schools

Age & Residency Requirements

• Are between the ages of 17-22
• Have a documented disability (i.e. psychiatric evaluation by a medical professional or IEP)
• Have a valid social security card (or other U.S. citizenship document)
• Are interested in employment
• Have reached a level of independence to work without intensive on-the-job coaching

Transportation

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is the main transportation system for the downtown area.  The Bridges office is accessible using DART’s bus or train system. For more information about DART system please visit www.dart.org, or call the Customer Information Center at (214) 979-1111.

• Downtown Routing Buses. The West Transfer Center is the closest bus station to the Dallas Bridges office.  This center is bordered by Lamar, San Jacinto, Griffin and Pacific, near West End Station.  It is about 2½ blocks away from the Bridges office. The following bus routes serve the West Transfer Center: 2, 11,  12,  24,  26,  29, 31,  36,  37,  39,  42, 44,  49,  52,  59, 161,  165,  183,  185, 202,  204,  205,  210,  247.
• Downtown Rail Station.  (Red, Blue or Green Lines.) Akard Station is the closest stop to the Bridges office.  This stop is located on Pacific Ave., between N. Akard St. & N. Field St.  About 1½ blocks away from Bridges office.

Parking

Meter parking available on Main Street.
Paid parking available on site $5.00 per hour. Garage entrance is on Elm Street.
San Jacinto and Patterson Streets paid parking $5.00 all day.

School District Served

Dallas Independent School District
3700 Ross Avenue, Dallas,TX 75204
Phone: 972-925-3700
www.dallasisd.org

Partners

Texas/Dallas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services
Ticket to Work

How To Donate to the Dallas Office

Bridges relies on various sources for funding that includes financial support from foundations, institutions and individuals. We invite you to learn more about how to donate to the Dallas Bridges office by contacting Robert Mollard, 214-658-9820 ext 13.