Bridges for Brain Injury (Wildlife Rockstars)

Bridges for Brain Injury guides individuals with a traumatic brain injury and physical disabilities and their families, by ‘bridging the gap’ between surviving and living lives of independence with dignity and hope.

The Wildlife Rockstars Program is a wildlife education outreach group run by our staff and day program members.  As part of their rehabilitation, members are trained in the handling and care of live native and exotic animals, birds, reptiles and more! They inspire audiences with their knowledge of our animal ambassadors and their personal stories of rebuilding their lives following a tragic accident or injury. The Wildlife Rockstars visit schools, day care centers, youth groups, nursing homes and community events to share interesting information about their animal ambassadors and encourage environmental and wildlife conservation awareness.  Members work on goals such as socialization, organization, communication, memory retention, planning and pre-employment skills.