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Q&A with TMI Manager Celebrating 10 Years of Transforming Lives

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Aug 10, 20203 min read

Q&A with TMI Manager Celebrating 10 Years of Transforming Lives

It gives me great pleasure to know that I work for a nonprofit that is making a true change within the disability community.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work for this TMI Crew

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Oct 17, 20193 min read

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...

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

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Oct 8, 20193 min read

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...

New TMI Associate Division Manager is Here to Make a Lasting Impact!

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Aug 7, 20193 min read

New TMI Associate Division Manager is Here to Make a Lasting Impact!

I discovered TMI and I was immediately attracted to the awesome stories about the impact that TMI is making on the lives of their clients.

Q&A With an Amazing TMI Supported Employment Job Coach of 15 Years

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Aug 6, 20193 min read

Q&A With an Amazing TMI Supported Employment Job Coach of 15 Years

The world will see how people with developmental disabilities can do anything when they are encouraged the way we encourage them.

TMI Client Makes a Comeback in the Workforce

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Jul 23, 20192 min read

TMI Client Makes a Comeback in the Workforce

Maria is a wonderful example of Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) transforming lives! Maria worked in the gardening department of a large...

Toward Maximum Independence: Bridging the Gap Between Cultures

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Jul 23, 20192 min read

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.

Star Vons Courtesy Clerk Doesn't Let Autism Hold Her Back

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Apr 17, 20193 min read

Star Vons Courtesy Clerk Doesn't Let Autism Hold Her Back

As a Courtesy Clerk on the autism spectrum at the busiest VONS in Southern California, Felisha had to learn the ropes quickly, but she...

TMI’s Client, Sami, is Working in the Special Needs Class She Attended

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...

TMI Paid Internship Program at Smart & Final Pays Off for Our Client Jack

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...

TMI Expansion Fuels Decision for Two Employment Solutions Director Positions

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Aug 7, 20184 min read

TMI Expansion Fuels Decision for Two Employment Solutions Director Positions

The growth and expansion of Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) services has driven the need to separate TMI’s Director of Employment...

TMI Employee Celebrates 20 Years Assisting Our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Clients

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Jul 24, 20182 min read

TMI Employee Celebrates 20 Years Assisting Our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Clients

David May joined Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) more than 20 years ago and feels that his employment with us was meant to be! In the...

TMI Partners with Sycuan to Give Clients Employment Opportunities

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...

TMI Client to Become Special Olympics Global Messenger

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Oct 6, 20162 min read

TMI Client to Become Special Olympics Global Messenger

Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Supported Employment client, Sam, has worked at Balboa Naval Hospital for two years with the support of...

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Jul 20, 20161 min read

TMI's Own Personal Hero

Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) has its own personal hero! Jamie, a Vons courtesy clerk supported through TMI’s Supported Employment...

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Jun 29, 20161 min read

TMI Client Inspires Us All

We would like to congratulate Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) client, Kathy, for being honored as a Vons Employee of the Month! TMI has...

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Mar 31, 20162 min read

Third Times a Charm

Five years ago, Gerard, who is deaf, was referred to the Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Employment Solutions Deaf & Hard of Hearing...

TMI Client Celebrates 20 Years with Walmart

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Dec 18, 20151 min read

TMI Client Celebrates 20 Years with Walmart

This past September, Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Supported Employment client, Joe, celebrated 20 years working at Walmart as a Cart...