PathPoint, empowering people with disabilities and disadvantages to discover their independence

Cindy Burton, CEO and President of PathPoint., a non-profit organization founded in 1964 in Santa Barbara, California to assist people with disabilities and disadvantages in attaining independent living and reaching their fullest potential joins eHealth Radio & the Health Care News Channel.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guests Cindy Burton discuss the following:

• What is PathPoint? What sectors of the communities in California does PathPoint provide services to?
• What are these services that PathPoint provide support?
• How do you empower people with disabilities and disadvantages to discover their independence?
• Can you share one success story that stands out wherein PathPoint was instrumental?
• For those in California who have friends and family members with disability, how can they learn more about PathPoint?
• Final message to impart to and inspire our listeners about people with disabilities and disadvantages.
  

About PathPoint®

PathPoint is a non-profit organization founded in 1964 in Santa Barbara, California to assist people with disabilities and disadvantages in attaining independent living and reaching their fullest potential. PathPoint’s central mission is to provide comprehensive training and support services that empower people with disabilities or disadvantages to live and work as valued members of our communities. PathPoint is recognized and accredited in the highest standing by CARF (Committee on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities), named “Best Managed Non-Profit of the Year” by the San Fernando Valley Business Times in 2010, and honored by Non-Profit Support Center for Leadership in Action with the Community Collaboration Award, among other esteemed non-profit designations. PathPoint collaborates with over 300 employment partners, corporate contributors, public funders for program services, and foundation and grant gifts to facilitate its services. For extended history and service information, visit www.pathpoint.org.

 

About Cindy Burton

Cindy is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara and has been with PathPoint since 1987. As a Certified Public Accountant, she served as PathPoint’s Chief Financial Officer for almost 10 years before assuming the post of CEO and President in 1994. As CEO and President, Cindy is responsible for the management of PathPoint’s annual budget of $22 million with duties including strategic planning, policy development and implementation, property acquisition and management, and management of all corporate affairs, including fiscal and human resources.

 

For press materials or further information about PathPoint or to set an interview with Cindy Burton, please contact Rajan De Los Santos at Christie Communications (805)969-3744 or rajan@christiecomm.com.

Links: www.pathpoint.org