Mission Statement
ACTION NEEDED TO PROTECT PROGRAM FUNDING
The California Legislature is now considering what the budget for 2012-2013 will look like and COMMUNICATION WITH LEGISLATORS IS ESSENTIAL TO PROTECT FUNDING FOR SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
STATE LEGISLATORS NEED TO BE CONTACTED TO STOP FURTHER CUTS TO SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES!
Word is out in Sacramento that the State is not collecting enough money to pay for everything in the current budget. Even though about a half a billion dollars has been cut from services for people with developmental disabilities in the last two years, the state is planning on making even more cuts. This is intolerable.
Calif. Funding Cuts Push DD System Into Crisis
California's unique service delivery system for persons with developmental disabilities is teetering on the edge of collapse. Community-based organizations like ours that serve people with developmental disabilities have sustained budget cut after budget cut, while the population we serve continues to grow. We simply can't take any more cuts.
Long-Term Success! Another TMI Consumer Proves That People With Developmental Disabilities Can Be Great Employees.
Gina has worked at the San Ysidro Port of Entry for over 12 years. Back in 2002 she came to TMI seeking help finding a job. Within three months TMI was able to help her get hired for her current position. Her work at the Port of Entry is through a contract with another nonprofit organization called Job Options. TMI staff members provide ongoing job coaching to maintain Gina's successful in her job.
TMI RECOGNIZES SPECIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS
On September 19, 2011 Toward Maximum Independence presented Community Appreciation Awards to San Diego Regional Center Service Coordinators Andrea Cannon, John Filey and Febe Luna. Such awards are given by TMI periodically to professionals and partners in the community who work extra hard at helping our consumers achieve their goals of independence, self-sufficiency, and vocational accomplishment.
THANK YOU VONS AND SAFEWAY!
For the third year in a row The Vons-Safeway Foundation has graciously donated $5,000 to Toward Maximum Independence through their People with Disabilities campaign.
Side by Side - Who Says You Can't Have Fun at Work?
What adjectives do you use when describing your job? Boring, mundane or chaotic? What about fun, enjoyable or delightful? Scherie, who works as a Job Coach in TMI's Integrated Work Program at Toward Maximum Independence (TMI), describes her job as a "true joy".
Don Gaskins: Living the Dream
Don is a regular guy who lives on his own and has had the same job for over 16 years. He’s a hardworking, independent fellow, known for his drive and passion for the things he loves most. He loves the outdoors, and he also loves cars. Don also happens to be someone with a developmental disability who also is deaf.
IT IS OUR PLEASURE TO INTRODUCE YOU TO CHUCK AND ERIC
TMI would like to introduce you to Chuck and Eric. Two very special men who have been with the Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Integrated Work Program for over 15 years.
The Department of Developmental Services can be reached at: (616) 654-1987. The DDS Website is located at: www.dds.ca.gov/complaints.
Toward Maximum Independence, Inc. (TMI) does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disabilities in hiring practices or provision of services.