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