PDS Newsletters

Check out our past newsletters. Every newsletter features a message from PDS Executive Director Lisa Markey.

30 Year Anniversary! PDS Newsletter 2019-20

• New participants

• Kindness

• Finding your tribe

Year of Enjoyment PDS Newsletter 2018-19

• New classes

• Staff appreciation

New Participant! PDS Newsletter 2017-18

• Nicole our new client

• Passion for helping people with disabilities

New Program Design PDS Newsletter 2016-17

• New program 1:2 ratio

• Gardening and fitness and nutrition

• Activities and the outdoors

Thanksgiving PDS Newsletter 2015-16

• Insight into daily life working at PDS

• Facilitating employment opportunities for participants

• Our clients' kindness and community engagement

History of PDS Newsletter 2014-15

• Message from PDS Director - 25th Anniversary of PDS

• Changed name from Pacific Diversified Services to People with Disabilities Succeeding

• Executive Director Lisa's story on the history of PDS

Thanksgiving PDS Newsletter 2013-14

• PDS hits the dance floor

• New adventures and job opportunities

• Bonding and friendship between participants and staff

Holiday PDS Newsletter 2012-13

• Collaborating with the Transportation Authority of Marin

• Highlighting the PDS Halloween party and Wuppermobiles

• Promoting health and fitness, self-defense, and further education

Employment with PDS Newsletter 2011-12

• Rewarding experiences working at PDS

• Where participants work and community engagement

• Achievements despite state funding cuts

"Hire Us" Newsletter 2011

• Closure of Borders affected two participants

• PDS Dog Walking Service

• What We're Good At

New PDS Office Newsletter Summer 2010

• Message from the Executive Director - 20th Anniversary of PDS

• New PDS Office

• Free Seminar

New Participants and Staff Newsletter Winter 2009/2010

• Message from Executive Director

• Participant Spotlight: 2009 Brought us Five New Participants

• PDS Staff News Including Two New Staff Members

Meet the Staff Newsletter Winter 2008/2009

• Message from Executive Director, Brian & Jennifer Maxwell Fund Donation

• Participant Spotlight: New PDS Participant Guy

• Meet the Staff of PDS

Executive Director Personal Story Newsletter Spring 2006

• Message from Executive Director, Discussing Her Personal Story

• Participants Anniversaries

• Fundraising Updates

Community Integration Newsletter Winter 2006

• PDS Challenge Grant for Van

• Community Integration

• Halloween Monster Bash!

How PDS Defines Success Newsletter Fall 2005

• "See Me": Perspectives Regarding Our clients' Feelings

• "Integrity": How PDS Defines Success

• New Board Members

PDS 15th Anniversary Newsletter Spring 2005

• PDS 15th Anniversary!

• Participant Spotlight: Cathy A

• Staff Spotlight: Justin Burke

Meet the Donors Newsletter Winter 2005

• Participant Spotlight: Joe A

• The Angels of PDS: Meet the Donors

Surprise Baby Shower Newsletter Summer 2004

• Participant Spotlight: Don S

• Surprise Baby Shower for Lisa