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6 days ago
3 min

TMI Client with Williams Syndrome Finds Delicious At-Home Work Opportunity During Pandemic

Nick feels proud to encourage other people with Williams syndrome, and with special needs in general, to find work and succeed!

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Jul 2
2 min

Pandemic Didn’t Stop TMI Clients with Developmental Disabilities from Completing Viticulture Program

Amanda, Daisy and Shane started the program with the assistance of their TMI Community Integration Training Program (CITP) Job Coach.

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Jun 24
3 min

Lily Finds Her Forever Family With Toward Maximum Independence Resource Family

She steadily grew stronger and stronger with each day and has absolutely thrived under their care.

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Apr 14
3 min

TMI Provides Essential Services to Clients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

As most people know, it was like finding a needle in a haystack, but mission accomplished!

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Apr 10
4 min

TMI Clients with IDD Keeping Busy at Home After Pandemic Requires Closure of Some TMI Programs

One such client is Irene C., who has Down syndrome and is with the TMI Community Integration Training Program.

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Apr 1
3 min

TMI Client with Autism Shines on Stage with Jason Mraz

In February 2020, Paela performed two sold out shows with Jason, Banding Together and other local nonprofit groups at the Spreckels Theatre

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Feb 3
3 min

Special Olympics Athlete Fulfills his Dreams On and Off the Court

Gary had to memorize the Special Olympics athlete oath: "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."

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Jan 29
5 min

TMI Expansion into Downtown Riverside Brings New Opportunities and Invaluable Friendships

The bond they have formed in just the few months that they have been a team is evident in their work ethic and improved social skills.

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Jan 27
2 min

TMI Integrated Work Group Honored for Their Hard Work

The TMI Integrated Work program seeks to assist our clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) with finding employment

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Oct 17, 2019
3 min

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work for this TMI Crew

Spend just a few minutes with the Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) San Diego janitorial crew and it is easy to see that teamwork and a s...

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Oct 17, 2019
3 min

Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Trace's Story

Upon meeting Trace you can’t help but smile and instantly feel at ease. An artist at heart, Trace, who has Down syndrome, has always been...

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Oct 8, 2019
3 min

Special Olympics Athlete is a Survivor with a Heart of Gold!

You would never guess Sam Blake couldn’t speak until he was six years old when you see him now touring as a Special Olympics Global Messe...

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Oct 3, 2019
3 min

Robert Didn't Let Cerebral Palsy Stop Him From Seeing the Positive Side of Life

Robert, who had cerebral palsy, was one of a kind and will be remembered as a positive force of love with a giving nature

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Sep 23, 2019
5 min

Congratulations to TMI's 2018/2019 Honorees!

Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) was honored to recognize several outstanding individuals at our 3rd annual Transforming Lives Gala on Sept

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Jul 23, 2019
4 min

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

The TMI Employment Solutions program seeks to assist clients with finding employment and/or help them integrate into society.

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Jul 23, 2019
3 min

Darrel Was a Man About Town Who Will be Remembered and Missed by Many

A lover of Starbucks and Mexican food, Darrel will be remembered fondly as a very active gentleman who loved to be out and about .

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Jul 23, 2019
3 min

Christina’s Passionate Spirit Shines On and Off the Stage

Christina is a shining star wherever she goes! Whether she is giving her all working at VONS or happily on stage in an AWO production!

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Jul 23, 2019
2 min

Toward Maximum Independence: Bridging the Gap Between Cultures

Congratulations to Toward Maximum Independence Supported Employment client, Juan, who has been nominated for Employee of his Department.

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Jul 23, 2019
2 min

A Touching Goodbye for a TMI Client with a Creative Soul

These people truly saw past any disability Bud had and fully accepted him for who he was.

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Jul 23, 2019
2 min

A Final Farewell to a TMI Client Who Was an Absolute Gem

Mary passed away at the age of 83, just a few weeks shy of her 84th birthday, with her TMI family by her side.

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