by Admin | Oct 19, 2021 | Staff
Tina is an Outreach Specialist for Disability Voices United. She is a self-advocate who has over 20 years of experience in the Self-Determination Program. Tina entered the Self-Determination pilot project in 2001. Tina owns her own home and is working on turning her...
by Admin | Oct 19, 2021 | Staff, Uncategorized
Miguel is an Outreach Specialist for Disabilities Voiced United. Miguel’s goals align with the mission statement of DVU, which is to empower the disability community with the knowledge, experience, and encouragement of their given rights. Miguel lives with a...
by David Ryer | Oct 19, 2021 | Staff
Darlene Hanson holds a Master of Arts in Communication Disorders from Whittier College in California. She is a Training Coordinator at DVU, co-hosting the Communication Access Connect and other groups at DVU. In Southern California, Darlene runs a private practice,...
by Admin | Oct 19, 2021 | Staff
Monica Rejniak is a human resources and operations management leader. As the Director of Administration, Monica ensures DVU is compliant with the regulations and compliance issues that dictate how California employers conduct business. Her primary objective is to...
by Admin | Oct 19, 2021 | Staff
Born with cerebral palsy, Tim Jin advocates for the rights of anyone with a speech-related disability to have access to the communication tools and support they need. He has used an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device since elementary school in the...
by Admin | Oct 19, 2021 | Staff
Gilda Giron is the Director of Outreach and Leadership Training for Disability Voices United. As director, Gilda is leading the Emerging Leaders Program, which focuses on growing and nurturing self-advocates and family advocates to become leaders. Gilda earned a...
by Admin | Oct 19, 2021 | Staff
Kristianna Moralls (she/her) is the Director of the Self-Determination Program Projects. As the director, Kristianna leads the SDP trainings and conferences. She supports the regional center’s local advisory committee contracts for training and resource fairs....
by Admin | Oct 19, 2021 | Staff
Nina leads DVU’s policy and legislative efforts and assists with DVU programs. Nina has an adult son with autism and is an active participant in parent advocacy efforts on behalf of the East Bay autism and developmental disability communities. She has played a key...
by David Ryer | Oct 19, 2021 | Staff
Judy Mark has an adult son with autism, which led her to become co-founder and President of Disability Voices United. Judy leads DVU’s advocacy and programmatic efforts. Judy was instrumental in the passage of the Self-Determination Law and has been active in its...
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