Interview 2017

When I was in WATCH Resources, a community resource in Tuolumne County that served individuals with developmental disabilities, I was honored to have arranged for an interview on the history of this organization. Along with Christine Daly, executive director of WATCH, we both shared our experiences and how we contributed to our community.

Here's the link to the interview:
http://apps.gocolumbia.edu/ohs/listen?206&t=&i=Daly%2c+Christine&a=All&p=0

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