20 Years of Transforming Lives: Q&A with TMI Director of Family Support Services Paola Osuna
When Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Director of Family Support Services (FSS) Paola Osuna joined TMI, a nonprofit serving individuals...
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- Jan 30
- 3 min
Nonprofits Partner to Assist Individuals with Disabilities Through Their Shared Love of Animals
Clients with the Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Community Integration Day Program for individuals with intellectual and developmental...
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- Dec 19, 2022
- 2 min
Brian Garcia Will Always Hold a Place in the Hearts of Those Who Knew & Loved Him
We said a very sad final farewell to our beloved client Brian Garcia. As a client with Toward Maximum Independence (TMI), a nonprofit...
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- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
TMI 2021/22 Annual Report and a Message from Our Executive Director Rachel Harris
Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) is excited to share our Annual Report with you! It includes success stories regarding our clients with...
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- Nov 9, 2022
- 3 min
North County Veterans Stand Down is a Life-Changing Event
Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Veteran Employment Manager Cesar Peraza was honored to attend North County Veterans Stand Down (NCVSD)...
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- Sep 14, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 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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- Jul 19, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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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- Apr 29, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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 1, 2022
- 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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- Jan 19, 2022
- 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...
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- Jul 27, 2021
- 3 min
Frances Johnson is Helping to Take Toward Maximum Independence to the Next Level!
Our new Director of Organizational Engagement & Effectiveness Frances Johnson is already making great strides in helping to spread the...
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