News & Articles

State Bar Association Website
Need help transferring from paper file to digital storage without killing your budget?
September 7, 2011
It’s unlikely there’s a lawyer today who hasn’t seen the explosion of technology as both blessing and curse. And while digital technology can certainly be a remarkable resource in the hands of a good attorney or firm, it can place new demands on an already daunting daily schedule.

JSOnline.com
Project connects jobs to workforce
July 21, 2011
Unfortunately, the current political battles in Washington and in Wisconsin over budgets, debts and America's economic future have obscured the fundamental challenges that confront us: job creation and economic recovery.

Wisconsin State Journal
Wisconsin Digital Imaging Project
June 11, 2011
Read a feature article by Nancy Christy for the Wisconsin State Journal detailing a project to recruit, train and support individuals with disabilities in the field of document transfer and storage preparation. Inlcudes an OPED piece by Richard D. Ralston. Read story on madison.com

USA Today and CNN.com
As owner of the Wilson Street Grill, a restaurant in Madison, Wis., that employed people with mental illnesses, Nancy's unique approach of breaking down traditional restaurant jobs into positions customized to each employee's capabilities (about one-third of the staff had disabilities) garnered attention from such national media outlets as USA Today and CNN.com.

Madison Magazine
View a collection of articles by Nancy Christy for Madison Magazine

Awards include:

2007 Red Cross - Real Heroes Awards
Nancy Christy - Corporate Good Samaritan
The Real Heroes Awards, sponsored annually by Target Commercial Interiors and other local corporations, honors everyday people that have made a positive difference in our communities. The 2007 Real Heroes Awards Dinner was held on Thursday, March 1st, 2007 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center.

Milwaukee Press Club Award - Best Topical Column, 2005 (Genuine Articles -Madison Magazine)

YWCA Women Of Distinction Award - in honor of women who have made a contribution to Madison -May, 2002

The ADA Wisconsin Partnership - in recognition of leadership in employing people with disabilities. April, 2002

Nancy Christy Award - Yahara House, first, annual award recognizing contributions made to furthering efforts to employ people with disabilities. September, 2001

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - Vice President’s Grant. June, 2001

Governor’s Workforce Innovation Award - for creating innovative solutions to develop and sustain Wisconsin’s workforce. December, 2000

State of Wisconsin, Department of Commerce - Business Development Initiative Award. November, 2000

Best of Business Award - In Business Magazine, in recognition of excellence in customer service, workplace environment and community service. October, 2000

Dane County Small Business Award - May, 2000

Community Citizens Award - from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Dane County, WI. April, 2000

National Restaurant Association Restaurant Neighbor Award ‘99 - for outstanding community involvement.

State of Wisconsin Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Outstanding Employer Award - for pioneering efforts in recruiting, hiring and training persons with disabilities. October, 1999

Certificate of Special Recognition - from U. S. Senator Russell Feingold, (D-Wisconsin), for efforts to hire people with disabilities. October-1999

Madison Area Technical College Academic Excellence Grant - 1999 - Certificate of Commendation, State of Wisconsin - in recognition of efforts to promote concepts of equal access for persons with disabilities. July, 1997

The Americans with Disabilities Act Wisconsin Partnership Award - for exceptional effort in the implementation of ADA in the area of employment practice.1997