What Do Businesses In San Diego Say About Hiring People With Disabilities?

"I wish I had ten more workers like Anita!" Brian Fox, Bahia Hotel
"Robert is an asset to the kitchen. I'm very happy with the services provided by TMI." Chef Allister, Catamaran Hotel
"We are provided with reliable and good workers." Pam Hasslinger, Round Table Pizza - Rancho Bernardo
"We show the public cooperation and acceptance." Liz Smith, Walmart - Santee
"Working creates confidence and character." Henry Holt, Target - La Mesa
"They are excellent employees and always eager to work." Victor Moyta, Pizza Hut - Chula Vista

For more Information on what TMI can do for your business, please contact:
Louanne Miller, Director of Employment Solutions
858-467-0600 - Ext. 316

EMPLOYERS & BUSINESSES

The Need: Motivated Employees

More than one million new jobs will be created in businesses in the next decade. There already exists a lack of available and motivated entry level candidates available for these positions.

Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) sources qualified applicants from the largest untapped labor pool. A recent Harris poll indicates that there are 9.9 million people with disabilities not holding jobs' who, once given an opportunity to work, prove to be reliable and long-term employees.

Client Job Opportunities

TMI receives its referrals and funding from the State of California's Department of Rehabilitation.

Services

Toward Maximum Independence provides the following services on a prescriptive basis for its clients:

• Applicant Recruitment
• Pre-screened Qualified Candidate Referral
• Full Service Tax Credit Support
• Wage Reimbursements
• Job Analysis and Safety Review
• Supervisor Training and Support
• On-Site TMI Job Coaches
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Risk Assessment and Supports

Benefits

• $2,400 Work Opportunity Tax Credit for each individual hired
• Reduction in turnover rate to 15%
• $750 wage reimbursement for qualified applicants
• Outstanding employee attendance records
• Reduction in workers compensation costs
• Provision for special minimum wage
• Positive print and broadcast media
• Awards and recognition
• Value impact on co-workers
• Assists in meeting affirmative action goals

Proven Track Record

Since 1986, TMI has placed over 450 people throughout San Diego County in a diversity of businesses from entry-level to professional positrons. The following is a partial listing of businesses that have collaborated with TMI in developing employment opportunities:

Pizza Hut, Carl's Jr., Taco Bell, Burger King, Boll Weevil, WalMart, Target Stores, Ross Stores, Albertsons Grocery, Ralph's Grocery, VONS, Pacific Theatres, AMC Theatres, Edwards Cinema, Marshalls, Sea World, Legoland USA, San Diego Zoo, Rancho Bernardo Inn, Paradise Point Resort, Hotel Six, Pro-Lien Services, Law Offices of Quintrall & Associates

Dispelling The Myth's

MYTH: People with disabilities can't hold a job.
REALITY: Workers with disabilities are equal to or more productive than other workers.

MYTH: People with disabilities can only work in low-level jobs.
REALITY: Workers with disabilities possess a wide range of skills and
abilities and are currently employed at all occupational levels.

MYTH: People with disabilities want to hang around with "their own kind."
REALITY: People with disabilities want full and equal participation in American
Society.

MYTH: Supervisors and coworkers won't approve.
REALITY: Studies show that supervisors approve of working with and around
people with disabilities and have found that it actually improves group moral.

MYTH: We have a large pool of job applicants already.
REALITY: Many employers report a "shrinking labor pool." TMI can provide
you with an additional source of hard working, dependable employees at no
cost to you.