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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Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Mar 10, 20224 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...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Mar 1, 20222 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...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Feb 11, 20223 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...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Jan 19, 20224 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...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Dec 8, 20212 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)...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Nov 1, 20213 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...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Oct 26, 20212 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...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Oct 1, 20213 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...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Sep 10, 20213 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...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Aug 30, 20216 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...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Jul 27, 20213 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...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Jun 29, 20213 min
From Living on his Mom's Couch to a Dream Apartment, Our Client Jeremiah is Living his Best Life
“I can’t thank TMI enough for making a dream that was impossible, possible,” added Jeremiah.
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Jun 14, 20212 min
Our Client, Jethro, Exemplifies Toward Maximum Independence
Jethro’s spirit for adventure is inspiring to everyone at BO-beau, as well as Jethro’s TMI Supported Employment Job Coach Andy Palasciano.
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
May 27, 20212 min
How Being a Foster Parent Will Transform Your Life for the Better
You may know that by being a foster parent you will transform the life of a child, but did you know that your life will also be transformed
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
May 20, 20212 min
Pandemic Offered Pathway to Discover New Passion for Our Client Mario
Mario had to adjust to experiencing parts of his life behind a screen during the pandemic as many of us have.
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Apr 30, 20212 min
New Toward Maximum Independence Division Manager Loves Transforming Lives!
My hopes are for people to recognize that we can all assist individuals with disabilities to pursue their dreams
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Apr 8, 20212 min
Hearing Aids Prove to Be Life Changing for Our Client Jenny
For the first time, Jenny could hear the noises around her and listen to music in her car, but most importantly she could hear her daughter.
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Mar 30, 20213 min
Sam Blake Was a Special Olympics Global Messenger with a Servant’s Heart Who Will be Greatly Missed
Sam was a Special Olympics athlete for 33 years and won more than 50 medals.
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Mar 17, 20212 min
A Very Sad Final Farewell to a Wonderful TMI Employee With a Heart of Gold
Bridget, who was just 27 years old, was a Job Coach with the Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Employment Solutions program
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