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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...

Robert Didn't Let Cerebral Palsy Stop Him From Seeing the Positive Side of Life

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Oct 3, 20193 min read

Robert Didn't Let Cerebral Palsy Stop Him From Seeing the Positive Side of Life

Robert, who had cerebral palsy, was one of a kind and will be remembered as a positive force of love with a giving nature

Congratulations to TMI's 2018/2019 Honorees!

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Sep 23, 20195 min read

Congratulations to TMI's 2018/2019 Honorees!

Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) was honored to recognize several outstanding individuals at our 3rd annual Transforming Lives Gala on Sept

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.

Partnerships are a Win-Win for Individuals with Disabilities and Local Businesses

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Jul 23, 20194 min read

Partnerships are a Win-Win for Individuals with Disabilities and Local Businesses

The TMI Employment Solutions program seeks to assist clients with finding employment and/or help them integrate into society.

Darrel Was a Man About Town Who Will be Remembered and Missed by Many

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Jul 23, 20193 min read

Darrel Was a Man About Town Who Will be Remembered and Missed by Many

A lover of Starbucks and Mexican food, Darrel will be remembered fondly as a very active gentleman who loved to be out and about .

Christina’s Passionate Spirit Shines On and Off the Stage

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Jul 23, 20193 min read

Christina’s Passionate Spirit Shines On and Off the Stage

Christina is a shining star wherever she goes! Whether she is giving her all working at VONS or happily on stage in an AWO production!

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.

A Touching Goodbye for a TMI Client with a Creative Soul

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Jul 23, 20192 min read

A Touching Goodbye for a TMI Client with a Creative Soul

These people truly saw past any disability Bud had and fully accepted him for who he was.

A Final Farewell to a TMI Client Who Was an Absolute Gem

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Jul 23, 20192 min read

A Final Farewell to a TMI Client Who Was an Absolute Gem

Mary passed away at the age of 83, just a few weeks shy of her 84th birthday, with her TMI family by her side.

TMI Client Will Be Remembered for Her Joyous Spirit and Heart of Gold

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Jul 23, 20192 min read

TMI Client Will Be Remembered for Her Joyous Spirit and Heart of Gold

Just before leaving this Earth that was the last thing she was doing; calling everyone to tell them she loved them & showing off her hairdo.

TMI Partners with Temecula Bakery Resulting in a Sweet Deal for All!

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Jul 22, 20193 min read

TMI Partners with Temecula Bakery Resulting in a Sweet Deal for All!

Our goal was to provide job opportunities and training for Oak Grove, as well as other young adults with special needs in the community.

Everyone Deserves An Opportunity to Reach Their Full Potential!

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Jun 6, 20192 min read

Everyone Deserves An Opportunity to Reach Their Full Potential!

All people we support with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience full inclusion in their daily lives.

Q&A With Three Amazing TMI Employees in Three Different Roles

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

May 8, 20194 min read

Q&A With Three Amazing TMI Employees in Three Different Roles

Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Supported Employment (SE) Division Manager Brent Ramsey recently celebrated 25 years of service to TMI...

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month; Can You Help?

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

May 1, 20192 min read

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month; Can You Help?

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness that all youth (the period between childhood and adult age),...

Marco Rose Above his Fears and Found the Courage to Pursue his Dreams

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Apr 18, 20193 min read

Marco Rose Above his Fears and Found the Courage to Pursue his Dreams

Marco has been faced with obstacles in his life, but that hasn’t stopped him from being incredibly kind, having a positive outlook and...

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 Client on the Autism Spectrum Lands Dream Job at Barnes & Noble

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Apr 2, 20194 min read

TMI Client on the Autism Spectrum Lands Dream Job at Barnes & Noble

As a child, Robert, who is on the autism spectrum, and his mom, Jane, loved to read together. It is no wonder that Robert was drawn to...