About Us

Meet Our Board
 

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Whitney

Founder/President

Whitney McBride is the President and Founder of Voices for All Abilities (VFAB). A lifelong resident of Pahrump and mom of five, Whitney turned her family’s experience navigating early autism diagnoses for her sons Layne and Keaton into community action. She launched the Pahrump Special Needs Support Group (200+ members) and founded VFAB to connect families to resources, advocate for services in Nye County, and build inclusive programs that celebrate differences and promote acceptance. Guided by the belief that every voice matters and every ability counts, Whitney partners with schools, providers, and local leaders to make inclusion the norm.
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Alexandrea Newson


Secretary
I have a passion for providing an environment to where people of all different abilities can exist and thrive. I have a teacher and psychology background; I believe this has provided me with insight on the resources need in the community. I am honored to be apart of VFAB and looking forward to the difference we will make in the community.
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Jennifer Olson

 

Client Support and Wellness Director

Jennifer Olson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and co-owner of Oasis in The Desert Counseling, LLC. She holds a Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University, with specializations in Clinical Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Trauma and Grief Counseling. With a strong focus on working with children and adolescents, Jennifer is deeply committed to fostering inclusive, supportive environments that celebrate diversity across all settings. She brings a compassionate, client-centered approach to her work, helping young people navigate complex emotional and developmental challenges. A long-time resident of Pahrump, Nevada, Jennifer has called the area home on and off for over 32 years. Her deep roots in the community fuel her passion for advocacy and service. In her free time, Jennifer is actively involved with Voices for All Abilities, whose mission closely aligns with her own values of empowerment, inclusion, and accessibility for individuals of all abilities.
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Shanny Schlader

  Activity Director

My name is Shanny! I recently moved to Pahrump and am so grateful to be part of VFAB. I absolutely love working with kids—helping them learn, grow, and feel supported brings me so much joy!
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JP

Program Support Supervisor
Hello, I’m JP. I’m blind and have been cancer-free for 19 years. I wouldn’t be alive today if it weren’t for the nurses and Dr. Rashid who cared for me. And because of Dr. Peter W. DeBry, I’m able to see and help my community. I’m deeply grateful to the person whose corneal transplant gave me sight and to those two amazing doctors.

If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be alive today, and I wouldn’t have been able to start my own project focused on helping my community succeed, grow, and reach its full potential. My goal is to fight for people with disabilities and give back to the community that supported me. I wouldn’t be doing this work today if certain nonprofits hadn’t given me the chance to succeed and grow.

I’m proud to be part of VFAB and the important work it does to create opportunities and support for people in our community.
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Who We Are
About Voices For All Abilities

Our Mission

Voices For All Abilities is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating inclusive opportunities for individuals of all abilities, foster youth, and children facing financial hardship. We believe that everyone deserves a place where they feel accepted, supported, and celebrated for who they are.
Our mission is to empower, support, and uplift voices that are too often unheard by providing meaningful programs, community events, advocacy, and resources that bring families together and create lasting connections.
At Voices For All Abilities, we strive to build a community where differences are embraced, barriers are broken down, and every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
Because to us, it's simple:
Every Voice Matters. Every Ability Counts.
And if you need our program, our program is here for you.
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