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New Director and Associate Director Chosen At Via West Campus
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Davis Has Extensive Background in Special-Needs Counseling and Management
Via Services recently announced that Leslie Davis has been selected as the new Via West Campus Director. Leslie brings exceptional credentials to this position: Her professional background includes experience in providing services to both special-needs children and adults. Before coming to Via, she worked for Rocketship Education, where she managed five elementary schools special-ed programs. Leslie also worked for 15 years as director and counselor at Directions, San Jose, which provided rehabilitation counseling services for people 17 years of age and older.
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Leslie Davis
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Sandy Keefe, RN, was recently promoted to Associate Director and will continue her responsibilities as Health Care Manager. Sandy has worked at Via West for 10 years and has done an exceptional job. She has a master's degree in rehabilitation nursing and previously worked as a manager for organizations that provide care for clients with physical and developmental disabilities.
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Sandy Keefe
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Via Services CEO Kay Walker said, "We are delighted to have two such extraordinary and innovative managers at Via West. They are the perfect leaders to break new ground in programming to meet the current and emerging needs of the kids and adults attending Via West."
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Via Services Receives Grant Funding
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Four Grants Recently Received to Underwrite Main Programs
Via recently received grants from a number of local foundations and corporations. The Leo M. Shortino Family Foundation of San Jose approved a grant to underwrite our First Step Early Intervention Program, which helps special-needs children become school ready. The SanDisk Corporation Fund also approved a grant to help the First Step program, as did The Stella B. Gross Charitable Trust. The timing of these grants could not have been better. First Step will be helping a record number of children this year. Almost 2,000 children under the age of 8 will directly benefit from these three grants.
Click here to learn more about First Step. These three charitable organizations have been long-time supporters of Via Services and the terrific work our First Step program performs.
In addition, Via also was the recipient of a Microsoft Unlimited Potential Grant, which will be used to fund general operations. Microsoft is one of the Valley's most generous corporate citizens and Via is pleased to have it as a supporter.
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Speech Therapy at First Step
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CBS' 60 Minutes Examines The Effectiveness Of The iPad As A Communications Tool For Autistic Children
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Popular TV Show Focuses on Special-Needs Kids Who Use The Popular Electronic Device
Correspondent Lesley Stahl recently did a 60 Minutes segment that told viewers about the potential of the iPad to help motivate and teach children with disabilities. Via Services already has been using the Apple device for nearly a year in its educational programs. To see the 60 Minutes report, please click here.
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60 Kiwanis Club Members Do Volunteer Work at
Via West Campus
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Local Clubs Plant Shrubs and Paint Buildings
Thanks to the extraordinary work of members from eight local Kiwanis clubs, the Lettermen Lodge and the maintenance shed at Via West received new coats of paint. What a difference! The Kiwanians then stayed for a barbecue and fundraiser.
Via is fortunate to have many great organizations that collectively put in thousands of volunteer hours annually. The Kiwanis are among the best. Speaking for all the families and staff at Via West, thank you very much.
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Kiwanians at Via West
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