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After 30 years at the helm, is bowing out of his annual hosting duties for the, a lauded concert event that he and ex-wife Pegi Young conceived. As reports, the former couple also announced that the concert will not take place this year, via the.Pegi Young, who is ’s co-founder and President of the Board of Directors, thanked supporters and organizers for their dedication over the years in a statement accompanying the announcement. “They have been truly memorable events and we have great appreciation for everyone who has been involved beginning, of course, with and including all the many artists who have been so generous with their time and talent,” she wrote.Neil Young cited “personal reasons” for his decision to no longer host the event. “Although I will continue in fund raising efforts, for personal reasons beginning this year I will no longer be hosting The Bridge School Concert. I wish everyone the best as the school heads into the future,” Young wrote. “My heart is with each and every child we have had the honor to serve and those we will continue to serve, and your parents, siblings, and extended families.
The Bridge School Self-Determination Program provides students with the necessary tools and supports to become causal agents in their own lives through informed decision-making, thoughtful planning and persistent action to achieve their goals. The Bridge School Course of Study. The Bridge School provides high quality academic and social experiences that encompass a broad range of knowledge, skills and abilities across all subject areas with concurrent emphasis on supporting students’ use of assistive technologies, development of communicative competence with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems,.
Thanks to you all for the honor of serving such a great mission. Thanks to my incredible son Ben Young for being there at my side throughout these many Bridge School years. I love you buddy. The Bridge School would not have been possible without you.”.
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RelatedSince 1986, proceeds from the annual concerts – traditionally held at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA – benefited The Bridge School, whose educational programs serve children with severe physical disabilities and speech impairments.A variety of renowned artists have performed the benefit concert over the years, including David Bowie, Pearl Jam, Guns N’ Roses, Jack White, Dixie Chicks, Ryan Adams and many more. Last year, three-time participants In 2015, E Street Band guitarist Nils Lofgren returned for a fourth time. For its 25th anniversary, the.It’s unclear if the concertseries will return in subsequent years or if it is permanently canceled.
Section Navigation.ConcertOrganized by musicians Neil Young and Pegi Young, the Bridge School Benefit Concert is an annual, all acoustic, non-profit charity event held every October at in Mountain View, California. All proceeds directly benefit the operations of The Bridge School. Our MissionThe Bridge School is a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that individuals with severe speech and physical impairments achieve full participation in their communities through the use of augmentative & alternative means of communication ( AAC) and assistive technology ( AT) applications and through the development, implementation and dissemination of innovative life-long educational strategies. The Bridge School is an internationally recognized leader in the education of children who use augmentative and alternative communication and has developed unique programs and trained highly skilled professionals in the use of state of the art assistive technology.The first concert was held October 13, 1986 and, with the exception of 1987- the year the educational program was launched- it has become a highly anticipated Bay Area favorite.
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