Board of Directors
Nancy is the founder and Executive Director of Specialized Advocacy, established in 2000 for the purpose of providing opportunities, social skills and living skills training, and appropriate supports for young adults with a variety of developmental disabilities. She has been in Education since 1975.
Nancy and her husband David have four sons and two grandchildren. They both enjoy traveling, entertaining and cooking gourmet meals for friends, when their busy schedules permit.
Jeannie Kinley is retired from the Redondo Beach School District, Special Education Division where she was employed for 17 years. During the last seven years of employment, she held the position of WorkAbility Coordinator overseeing transition services to disabled students district wide. Shortly after retirement in June of 2002, Jeannie, her husband and eldest son relocated to Bend. She is grateful to have her three sons and only grandchild live close by all in Oregon. Jeannie and her husband Tom have been married for 31 years, and are both strong advocates for people who experience disabilities. Jeannie also serves as secretary on the CORIL Board of Directors. She became involved with Full Access shortly after moving to Central Oregon.
Kerri is active in several community organizations. She is the Treasurer of People First and a member of the Full Access Advisory Council. Her hobbies include doing crosswords, biking, watching TV, and dancing. She started working at Goodwill this year folding clothes. She likes the people that she works with and getting to meet the new people that come into the store. Kerri also bowls and participates in track with Special Olympics.
Devin is a member of People First and the Full Access advisory council. Devin has been very active with Special Olympics this past year. He plays basketball, track and swims. This year he got a 1st & 3rd at the nationals for swimming and he went to the World Games in China in 2007 for swimming. Devin's partner is Kerri Fowler, who is also on the Board!
Nick was born in Bend and grew up in the Sisters area. He loves outdoor activities like swimming, downhill skiing, camping and hiking. He also likes computers and anything to do with electronics. Nick is on the Planning Committee for Sisters Starry Nights. He helps with stage set up and loads in the sound equipment for the venue. He is also a volunteer for the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department. Nick is currently a Full Access client and is the newest member of the FAB Board of Directors. He has, “lots of fun making kids and adults live their lives to the fullest that they can be.”
Katie, a 43 year resident of Bend has been around to watch and help Bend grow from a community with very little to offer people with disabilities to a community she feels is cutting edge in its supports.
Her 29year old daughter Beth has for the last three years lived in her own lovely apartment (with many, many daily supports). Katie and her husband are very proud of their involvement with the Kearny-Norton Ave. Apartments and the COTP Board. With the help of Cascade Community Development and many parents and community members, they have built a safe and progressive environment providing independent living for people with an array of disabilities.
Katie has served on the Alyce Hatch Board, which is an early intervention program for birth to three year olds with disabilities. She served on several committees with Mental Health, and is now serving on the COTP Board. Katie is very proud to have been recently asked to join the Full Access Board of Directors.
"My daughter Beth is so fortunate to be the recipient of the wonderful programs and people of Central Oregon who support her independence. It is my desire and privilege to help whenever and however I can".
Shane is the founder and Executive Director of Making Magic Tours, a company that specializes in local travel for individuals with developmental disabilities. He has worked in the field of developmental disabilities since 1993. Shane has specialized in programming and directing recreational activities for various agencies during that time. He has been responsible for well over 1,000 travelers with disabilities throughout the country and abroad, on tours. Shane has also been a certified Special Olympics coach in basketball, and also coached bowling, softball, as well as track and field.
The "Mr. Fun" nickname was bestowed upon Shane by people in the field for his many years of fun, exciting, safe, and energetic adventures with all of his friends with disabilities. Shane married Jana, his wonderful wife in 1995, and together they have two great children, daughter Jaden, and son Evan.
"It is a passion of mine to give individuals with developmental disabilities an experience of a lifetime through recreation."
Darrel joined the Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon to develop residential supports for persons with disabilities. He planned a two year commitment and then a move to the Portland metropolitan area where career opportunities were more plentiful. That was 1975. Today he is the Foundation's Executive Director. His plans changed as he discovered a deep sense of purpose and alignment with his most deeply held values. Through the years Darrel has also been involved in a variety of state and local leadership activities. This includes many years on the Board of Directors of Oregon Rehabilitation Association and the Residential Providers Association. Also, he was President of the Oregon Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded Association. Active both on the legislative front with state agencies, Darrel advocates for improvements in Oregon's community based supports for persons with disabilities.
