Empowering Individuals with Down Syndrome in the Workplace: Sandy's Extraordinary Three Decades at TMI
We are excited to celebrate a remarkable milestone at Toward Maximum Independence: our beloved Office Aide, Sandy who has Down syndrome.
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Andy Palasciano: 20 Years of Transforming Lives
We are thrilled to celebrate a momentous occasion here at Toward Maximum Independence (TMI)! Andy Palasciano, a dedicated TMI Supported...
Honoring 30 Years of Dedication: A Tribute to Brent Ramsey
We are honored to celebrate an extraordinary milestone - 30 years of unwavering dedication and exemplary service by one of our most...
Toward Maximum Independence Awarded Top Workplaces USA: What Sets Us Apart?
Toward Maximum Independence (TMI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals with intellectual and...
The Jason Mraz Foundation "Kaleidoscope" Production Shined a Light on Inclusive Arts
The Jason Mraz Foundation's recent production of "Kaleidoscope" at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido was a concert and so...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
- Dec 21, 2023
- 3 min
Celebrating Raymond Dacumos' Promotion to TMI Director of Family Support Services
We are happy to announce the promotion of Raymond Dacumos to the position of Director of Family Support Services (FSS) at Toward Maximum...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
- Oct 27, 2023
- 3 min
20 Years Strong: Celebrating the Dedication and Success of DSP Beverly Edwards
With Toward Maximum Independence (TMI), a nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), for 20...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
- May 3, 2023
- 3 min
Adam's 10 Years with TMI has Given Him the Opportunity to See Our Client Loren's Transformation
Adam Price has been Loren’s Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Support Living respite provider and roommate for 10 years, as well as a...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
- May 2, 2023
- 3 min
Outstanding TMI Social Worker Marisa Horner Celebrates 15 Years of Transforming Lives
As a Social Worker with the Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Family Support Services (FSS) program for 15 years, Marisa Horner has seen...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
- Feb 3, 2023
- 5 min
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...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
- 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...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
- 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...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
- 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...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
- 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...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
- 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...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
- 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...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
- 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...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
- 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...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
- Mar 17, 2021
- 2 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
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
- Jan 28, 2021
- 2 min
TMI Welcomes Manager with More than 19 Years of Experience Serving Individuals with I/DD
I feel very proud of the work that we are doing to empower our clients.
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