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MEDIA COVERAGE

What’s Buzzing

Thank you for your interest in Toward Maximum Independence (TMI). Founded in 1981, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and veterans with disabilities. With offices in San Diego, Escondido, Temecula, El Centro and Corona, we have more than 400 employees and provide services to more than 1,600 clients throughout San Diego, Riverside and Imperial Counties.

 

Check out what the media and press have to say about our endeavors and services. We are very proud of the work we do and are thrilled that the public is hearing about all of our success. 

Below you will find media resources. Should you need any additional information, please contact our Corporate Office at (800) 877-5452 to speak with a TMI spokesperson.

SeaWorld San Diego employee portrait

CBS8 San Diego

August 14, 2024

SeaWorld Photographer makes a big 'splash' with his first job ever
 

Smiling girl in red sweatshirt

CBS8 San Diego

April 30, 2021

Vista family opens hearts and home to foster care and adoption
 

Smiling woman completing sea turtle jigsaw puzzle

The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle

April 23, 2020

TMI Clients with IDD Keeping Busy at Home...
 

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Patch

October 17, 2019

Special Olympics Athlete is a Survivor with a Heart of Gold
 

Smiling man in glasses and gray suit jacket

East County Style

February 25, 2019

Toward Maximum Independence Board Chair Awarded Business Volunteer of the Year

Woman in red dress sits outdoors

La Mesa Courier

February 23, 2018

Pushing Through Life's
Obstacles

Three smiling women with reporter at warehouse

NBC 7

June 2017

TMI Integrated Work Group Makes the News

Headshot of smiling woman in black top

East County Magazine

October 2015

Local Nonprofit Appoints New Community Relations Specialist

Smiling worker carries blue striped box

San Diego Union-Tribune

April 8, 2013

Program Helps Disabled Help Themselves

Group photo of Rancho Springs Hospital staff

The Press-Enterprise

August 2, 2024

Murrieta’s Rancho Springs Hospital welcomes volunteers with developmental disabilities

Child with adopted family

Star News

March 12, 2021

Children in need of families

 

Smiling man in red t-shirt, supermarket employee

Flourishing Families

Spring 2020

Get to Work! (page 78)

 

Oak Grove Center Culinary Creations team

InlandEmpireUS

July 30, 2019

Temecula Bakery Add Integrated Work Clients To Their Team
 

Two women at art show with paintings

Imperial Valley Press

February 3, 2019

Young Artist Found Her Voice in Struggle
 

Smiling woman wearing lei and flower

East County Style

February 6, 2018

San Diego Performer with Epilepsy and Autism Shines On and Off the Stage

Headshot of smiling man in a light blue shirt and dark tie

East County Style

February 2, 2017

Local Nonprofit Appoints  Chairman of the Board

Vons employee smiling in store

Forbes

April 2, 2014

After Graduation, Support Is Scarce Yet Crucial For Young Adults With Autism

Team photo: Rancho Springs Hospital staff

Valley News

July 19, 2024

TMI and Rancho Springs Hospital team up to empower individuals with IDD: A partnership built on shared values

TMI Executive Director Rachel Harris

Replenish Hope Podcast

December 2020

“Disabilities doesn’t mean Inability!” Denise Castro Podcast With TMI Executive Rachel Harris 

Smiling employee stocking shelves at grocery store

Patch

October 21, 2019

Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Trace's Story
 

Harry, Christopher, and Andrew-Hemet Cha

The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle

July 19, 2019

Partnerships are a Win-Win for Individuals with Disabilities and Local Businesses

Shop for a Cause: Proceeds benefit children & adults with developmental disabilities. Toward Maximum Independence.

East County Style

April 12, 2018

TMI Partners with ACT II Boutique to Raise Funds
 

Three people smiling, wearing sunglasses and company shirts; tmi-inc

SDVoyager

December 14, 2017

Meet Rachel Harris of Toward Maximum Independence

Smiling man works on laptop at home

Fine Magazine

December 2016

Supreme San Diego Charities for the Holiday Season

Award winners at fundraising race

Patch
July 31, 2013

TMI 5K For Independence a Resounding Success

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