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NW Works in Profile: Valerie Carney

Meet NW Works Compliance Manager, Valerie Carney, and learn about her background serving in the armed forces, her transitioning into the civilian medical field, and her experience serving in NW Works during the height of a global pandemic.

CEO Update: Virginia’s Budget

If you have been following the news in the Commonwealth, you know that the General Assembly closed its session in March without coming to terms on the budget. Without approving the 2-year spending budget for Virginia, the future of funding sources remain uncertain for our agency and others like NW Works. Unlike other nonprofits inContinue reading “CEO Update: Virginia’s Budget”

NW Works in Profile: Scott Laing

This month we are pleased to introduce our Training Coordinator, Scott Laing. Scott joined NW Works in March of 2018 and has nearly 20-years of experience in the field supporting individuals with disabilities and complex behavioral health needs.

NW Works in Profile: Bill Fisher

Meet Bill Fisher, NW Works’ new Information Technology Coordinator. Learn about Bill’s background and what he is bringing to the team.

CEO Update: 100 Clients

NW Works CEO Debera Taylor provides an update on where the company stands as we enter March 2022.

The Sweet Sound of Dreams Coming True – The Winchester Star

Image of Shenandoah Student Farren Winter playin hand chimes with NW Works client Deanna Schwalenberg. Farren is a young caucasian woman with long light brown hair. She is leaning toward Deanna and smiling under her face mask. Deanna is a middle aged caucasian woman with short brown hair. She is leaning toward Farren and smiling.

WINCHESTER — Deanna Schwalenberg held metal chimes in both hands, focusing on the conductor at the front of the room who danced and pointed whenever it was time for the novice musician to sound her chimes during The Weekend’s song “Blinding Lights.”

CEO Update: Keeping Our Community Safe

NW Works CEO Debera Taylor addresses what has changed and what remains the same with NW Works’ COVID-19 policies as we near the third year of the pandemic.

NW Works in Profile: Jennifer Childree

Meet Jennifer Childree, one of NW Works’ Vocational Rehab Specialists. Learn about Jennifer’s background and how she supports our clients.

NW Works Eliminates Barriers to Employment – Winchester Star

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Check out this great video by Josh Janney of the Winchester Star explaining how NW Works assists adults with disabilities in our community! Despite the pandemic, NW Works is running strong.

DisabilityScoop: Massive Investment In Disability Services In Limbo

The following article was published by DisabilityScoop. NW Works is sharing this article to educate our clients, their caregivers, and our other stakeholders on legislation that will impact home and community based services. NW Works does not claim ownership of this content.