About Us
Our History
In 2021, Bridges to Understanding was founded by Megan Walsh as a way to create community for her family and other families like hers who have a child with a disability. Megan has 20 years of experience in social work and she uses this knowledge and expertise to support families. Megan is currently a social worker at the Center for Leadership in Disability at Georgia State University, where she supports the GaLEND program and other initiatives supporting families who have a disabled loved one. Megan’s vision for Bridges to Understanding is for all neurodivergent families to feel welcome, supported and seen.
Our Mission
We hope to provide an inclusive, supportive space for neurodivergent children and their families by building community, sharing resources, and educating others based on lived experiences.
Our Values
- Embrace individual strengths and differences of neurodiverse populations.
- Provide guidance and information about the experience of neurodivergence to group members.
- Ongoing education about the neurodivergent community to inform the programs we implement.
Our Programs
- Monthly parental support group meetings
- Family and community events
- Monthly "Snack & Share" gatherings on Zoom
- Quarterly Book Club - Thursday, 12/5/24 at 12:00pm on Zoom (The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt)
- Sibshop - 1st Sunday of the month at the Switzer Library
- Dad's Group - Coming Soon
- Mentoring Program - In development
- Mom's retreat in 2025
Our Partners
