Meet Nicholas
Nicholas's Story
Nicholas, age 21, is coming to ScenicView from Connecticut. He has the goal to live and work on his own and have meaningful friendships, and he needs the support ScenicView Academy offers to improve his medication management, budgeting skills, and educational prospects. Nick and his family have worked hard to save up for tuition, which included Nick working all summer in a tire shop and his mom seeking additional employment.
Nicholas, age 21, is coming to ScenicView from Connecticut. He has the goal to live and work on his own and have meaningful friendships, and he needs the support ScenicView Academy offers to improve his medication management, budgeting skills, and educational prospects. Nick and his family have worked hard to save up for tuition, which included Nick working all summer in a tire shop and his mom seeking additional employment.
The Noorda's Scholarship Program
ScenicView Academy was started by Ray & Tye Noorda who combed the country looking for resources for their son. Unable to find a school that would meet their son's needs, they founded ScenicView Academy in 2001. In addition to creating the school, they provided the Noorda Scholarship Program with the charge to provide exceptional services at an affordable rate. Because of their generosity, literally hundreds of individuals and families have benefited from ScenicView Academy because of the scholarships they have received. Many of the scholarships have been in excess of $70,000, which cover room and board, financial income for students as they work on campus, recreational activities, skill building classes and 1-on-1's, and much more. With the skills learned at ScenicView, students have the opportunity to break out of stereotypes surrounding disabilities, and become contributing members of society.
ScenicView Academy was started by Ray & Tye Noorda who combed the country looking for resources for their son. Unable to find a school that would meet their son's needs, they founded ScenicView Academy in 2001. In addition to creating the school, they provided the Noorda Scholarship Program with the charge to provide exceptional services at an affordable rate. Because of their generosity, literally hundreds of individuals and families have benefited from ScenicView Academy because of the scholarships they have received. Many of the scholarships have been in excess of $70,000, which cover room and board, financial income for students as they work on campus, recreational activities, skill building classes and 1-on-1's, and much more. With the skills learned at ScenicView, students have the opportunity to break out of stereotypes surrounding disabilities, and become contributing members of society.
How You Can Help
The Noorda's generosity through the Noorda Scholarship Program has impacted thousands of lives and provided services to individuals and families who would have otherwise been unable to afford the support ScenicView Academy provides them. However, with rising costs and limited funds, we need your help to continue to provide young adults access to our programming regardless of their family's economic circumstances. Our goal this year is to raise enough needed to fund one scholarship ($80,000.) This can be done through a monthly commitment, or a one time donation. Please know that individuals like Nick are grateful for your support. In the words of Nick, "It felt like I was given the keys to Disneyland when I was accepted into ScenicView." Thank you for making opportunities like Nick's become a reality!
The Noorda's generosity through the Noorda Scholarship Program has impacted thousands of lives and provided services to individuals and families who would have otherwise been unable to afford the support ScenicView Academy provides them. However, with rising costs and limited funds, we need your help to continue to provide young adults access to our programming regardless of their family's economic circumstances. Our goal this year is to raise enough needed to fund one scholarship ($80,000.) This can be done through a monthly commitment, or a one time donation. Please know that individuals like Nick are grateful for your support. In the words of Nick, "It felt like I was given the keys to Disneyland when I was accepted into ScenicView." Thank you for making opportunities like Nick's become a reality!
