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Shan is a kind, intelligent and caring person. Project FOCUS has helped her work towards her goal of being College Ready. She loves insects and other arthropods. She is moving to Texas after graduation to pursue her degree in animal biology. She hopes to one day work at an animal shelter or a zoo. She loves to socialize and make friends. We wish her all the best as she starts her new journey
“All people are important regardless of ability or disability. Support Project FOCUS by donating money on my behalf. Thank you” Shan Donau
Olivia began her journey at the University of Arizona in the of fall 2017. Four semesters later, she is preparing for her graduation form Project FOCUS by applying for employment and exploring the idea of living in an apartment with a roommate.
Olivia is a focused, responsible and thoughtful student and a reliable, hardworking intern. She rides SunVan to and from her home independently and is able to successfully manage her weekly college budget. Olivia would be a rare find on any University campus!
For your viewing pleasure, Olivia is sharing her video she assisted in making for her last annual school meeting. Enjoy!
Over the past 4 semesters, Sam has matured into a confident, capable young woman who is activity in the local art community.
Sam defines herself as a Deaf Artist. She is a graduate of Arizona School for the Deaf, LifeSkills program. At first Sam was nervous about going to a hearing university, she spent her first semester observing and adjusting to her exciting new life as a UA Wildcat. By the Spring of 2018, Sam was making friends, thriving in her college courses and learning how to travel independently to her off campus internship at the Tucson Museum of Art (TMA).
Through the use of ASL interpreters, Certified Deaf Interpreters and teaching staff fluent in ASL, Sam's knowledge of art education, museums as community institutions and personal money management has grown significantly.
Sam has created an ASL guide for the docents at TMA in hopes that they will be able to better communicate with Deaf visitors. Sam also created an ARTivity for youth visitors related to deafness and hearing represented in art pieces on display. Sam is most proud of her teaching experience supporting young students in their weekly art lessons at TMA.
Sam has enjoyed and appreciated her Project FOCUS experience and is ready to take on her future!
Thank you for helping another student, like Sam, have access to Project FOCUS through your financial support.
Thank you,
The Project FOCUS Team
Niko is making the most of his last semester on the UA campus!
Wildlife Conservation and American Culture is his favorite course (RNR 160). He enjoys learning about larger mammals and predators.
He is working hard every Friday at Fast Copy Document Services, assisting with campus advertisements.
Niko enjoys attending performances at Centennial Hall with his college friends.
He loves sports and has taken course work in retail science and sports consumer culture to prepare him for a job after graduation. Cameron has worked as an assistant coach at the Boys and Girls club and is looking for the opportunity to do more coaching with youth.
Support a social activity shared between a student and peer mentor.
Help purchase current technology for Project FOCUS instructors to provide students with access to core academic content and work readiness skills: assistive technology, video modeling, educational Apps.
Provide an opportunity for a student to intern at a desired location of potential employment to learn and practice the career skills needed for competitive employment with job coaching support.
Provide funding to create scholarships, increasing access for all students in Project FOCUS to attend the University of Arizona.
Support a student to complete a semester of internship in the Tucson community.
Your gift will directly support one student in Project FOCUS.
