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Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Nov 28, 20183 min read
TMI's Clients Derek, Ryan and Scott are Three Very Cool Guys
(Derek, Ryan and Scott) Dubbed the “Cool Guys” by Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) client Ryan, he along with our clients Derek and...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Oct 17, 20183 min read
TMI’s Client, Sami, is Working in the Special Needs Class She Attended
Samantha “Sami” has come full circle. For the last 13 years she has been volunteering at Rolando Park Elementary School. Five years ago...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Oct 5, 20183 min read
TMI Paid Internship Program at Smart & Final Pays Off for Our Client Jack
(Jack doing what he loves) The Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Paid Internship Program (PIP) was launched in January 2018 and is off to...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Oct 2, 20183 min read
Trevor & Casey: Best Buddies! Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Friends since the first day they met in middle school, Trevor and Casey are best buddies! Both have Down syndrome, but also many other...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Sep 5, 20181 min read
Toward Maximum Independence Clients Take Center Stage
Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) clients, Ami and Heather, don't let their disabilities stand in the way of living out their dreams!...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Jul 2, 20183 min read
TMI Partners with Sycuan to Give Clients Employment Opportunities
Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) is honored to announce that it has partnered with Sycuan Casino in El Cajon, CA to provide employment...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Jul 2, 20183 min read
The TMI Evolution to Independence Program is Transforming Lives!
Loan was born deaf and spent the majority of her life not being able to communicate with those who can hear. In 2015, when Loan was first...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Jun 26, 20183 min read
This TMI Integrated Work Group is Doing What it Takes to Give Back
Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) would like to congratulate one of our amazing Corona Integrated Work groups on completing a required...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
May 31, 20182 min read
Toward Maximum Independence is Proud of this Integrated Work Group!
Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) would like to give a A BIG SHOUT OUT to one of our amazing Temecula Integrated Work groups for cleaning...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
May 2, 20181 min read
Toward Maximum Independence - Justin's Story - Autism Awareness
Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) client, Justin, is on the autism spectrum. He is an amazing artist, gives back to the community and...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Mar 27, 20181 min read
Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Client with Epilepsy and Autism is a Rising Star!
In honor of Epilepsy Awareness Month we would like to share Heather Rose Atkinson's story. Heather was diagnosed with epilepsy when she...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Mar 22, 20184 min read
Cerebral Palsy Awareness - Smiling Through Adversity
The first word that comes to mind after speaking with Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) client, Patti, is resilient. Born with cerebral...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Mar 15, 20183 min read
The Personal Meaning of Midway Magic (A Story by Our Client BG's Father)
The USS Midway Museum is an incredible asset to San Diego. Midway Magic touches the lives of so many, from a place where veterans can...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Mar 14, 20182 min read
TMI Client Returns to the Workforce After 20 Years and is Excelling!
When Ben was referred by San Diego Regional Center to Toward Maximum Independence (TMI), a nonprofit assisting individuals with...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Dec 12, 20173 min read
TMI Client with Epilepsy and Autism Shines On and Off the Stage
When you first meet Toward Maximum Independence’s (TMI) client, Heather, you know you are meeting someone very special. She has a sparkle...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Dec 12, 20173 min read
An Opportunity for Independence Goes a Long Way For Andrea
(Andrea Receiving her 15 Year Award) Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Integrated Work client, Andrea, recently celebrated 15 years of...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Nov 16, 20172 min read
TMI's Julie Casey Fund Has a Lasting Impact on Rosa and Her Child
When Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Tailored Day Services client, Rosa, first came to TMI she was greatly in need of employment to...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Nov 1, 20172 min read
More Than a Diagnosis: Watch Travis Tell His Inspirational Story
When Travis was first referred to Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) by the Department of Rehabilitation in August 2016, he struggled to...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Oct 18, 20171 min read
TMI Clients to Showcase Their Arts & Crafts at Art Nights in San Diego and Temecula
The Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) first Art Boutique in Temecula last year was such a success that we are holding another one this...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Oct 11, 20172 min read
A Little Love and Encouragement Go a Long Way
Today, at work, I was given a beautiful glimpse of loving and encouraging one another. On Fridays, we have a volunteer cleaning crew...
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