Congratulations to our TMI Leadership Award Recipients!
Toward Maximum Independence (TMI), a nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1981, was...
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- Sep 13
- 9 min
Congratulations to TMI's 2021/2022 Outstanding Honorees
Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) recognized several outstanding honorees at our 4th annual Transforming Lives "Great Gatsby" Gala at the...
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- Aug 30
- 3 min
Our Client Lashandra’s Quick Thinking While Working at Sycuan May Have Saved Lives
A client with Toward Maximum Independence (TMI), a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals with intellectual and...
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- Aug 10
- 3 min
Laura Harden's Commitment to Transforming the Lives of Individuals with IDD is Unwavering
Congratulations to our wonderful and dedicated Integrated Work Job Coach Laura Harden on 20 amazing years of transforming the lives of...
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- Jul 19
- 3 min
Jethro was a Hardworking Man with a Big Heart and a Great Sense of Humor Who Was Loved by All
In 1995, Jethro joined the Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Supported Employment (SE) program which assists individuals with...
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- Jun 24
- 3 min
A Very Sad Final Farewell to Our Endearing & Unforgettable Client of Nearly 35 Years John Nicosia
One of the first Supported Living clients in the state of California, John Nicosia started with Toward Maximum Independence (TMI), a...
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- May 26
- 3 min
Karlee Hasn't Let Autism Stop Her from Fulfilling Her Dreams!
When Karlee first started with Toward Maximum Independence (TMI), a nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental...
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- May 11
- 2 min
TMI Client who Lived in a Hotel for 10 Years Has a New Home and a New Lease on Life!
For more than 10 years, Anthony lived in a hotel because he couldn’t find affordable housing. As a new client with Toward Maximum...
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- Apr 29
- 3 min
TMI Division Manager Celebrates 10 Amazing Years of Transforming the Lives of Individuals with IDD
Congratulations to Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Corona office Division Manager and Site Coordinator Maria Salcedo for 10 years of...
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- Mar 17
- 4 min
Jim's Charm, Bear Hugs and Enthusiasm for Life will be Greatly Missed
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our wonderful client James “Jim" at 61. Jim, who had Down syndrome, was a client with the...
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- Mar 10
- 4 min
TMI Client Who is Deaf Celebrates 15 Years as a VONS Employee
When Noel, who is Deaf, started at VONS he never dreamed that he would still be working there 15 years later! Toward Maximum Independence...
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- Mar 1
- 2 min
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month - Taressa's Story
In 1987, President Reagan recognized March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to increase “public awareness of the needs and...
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- Feb 11
- 3 min
Holli has Found Love, Employment & Empowerment Since Joining Toward Maximum Independence as a Client
Holli, who has William’s Syndrome, never expected so many new doors to open up for her when she joined the Toward Maximum Independence...
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- Jan 19
- 4 min
Aligning Values to Serve Our Most Vulnerable Population is a Win-Win
We are pleased to announce the addition of our outstanding new Executive Administrative Assistant Mailani Faniel. From the moment she...
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- Dec 8, 2021
- 2 min
TMI Client Was Truly One of a Kind and Will Never be Forgotten
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our wonderful client Kim Kramer. Kim was with the Toward Maximum Independence (TMI)...
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- Nov 1, 2021
- 3 min
Tommie Ruffino Celebrates 30 Years of Transforming Lives
Without a doubt, Thomas "Tommie" Ruffino has transformed the lives of many of our clients with intellectual and developmental...
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- Oct 26, 2021
- 2 min
New TMI Administrative Assistant is a Familiar Face with a Passion for Transforming Lives
Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) is pleased to announce that Carleigh Orth has been promoted to Administrative Assistant in our San...
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- Oct 1, 2021
- 3 min
Our Client Shaun is Celebrating 10 Years as a TMI Employee - Disability Doesn't Mean Inability
If you have visited the “San Diego” Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) office in the last 10 years, chances are you encountered our...
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- Sep 10, 2021
- 3 min
Direct Support Professionals are Heroes Who Are Transforming the Lives of Individuals with I/DD
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are the heart and soul of the work Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) has done supporting individuals...
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- Aug 30, 2021
- 6 min
New TMI Staff Board Rep is a Wheelchair Dancer Who Knows the Importance of Following Your Dreams
As a little girl Andrea Rivera dreamed of being a ballerina, but as a wheelchair user she felt compelled to put that dream on a shelf. It...