Shining a Light on Autism: Israel Takes Center Stage as a Photographer at SeaWorld
Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) is thrilled to share the inspiring story of Israel, a client on the autism spectrum who is working at...
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Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Nov 27, 20233 min read
Autism Doesn't Hold Him Back: Chef Alexis Inspires with Culinary Success
As a young man with autism, Alexis has a passion for cooking. He loves the creativity and precision of it, and the way food brings people...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Aug 24, 20233 min read
Eric has had his Challenges with Autism but has Learned From his Past
Eric, who is a client with the Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Supported Employment program for individuals with intellectual and...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Jul 20, 20234 min read
Dan Has Proven to be a Valuable SeaWorld Employee who Can Also Name Just About Any Song!
Dan, who has autism and is partially deaf, was recently honored at the SeaWorld “Dine with Orcas” Gala for his one year of dedicated...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Mar 30, 20234 min read
Autism Awareness & Acceptance: Spotlight on USS Midway Team Member BG Miller
BG Miller, who has autism and is a client with Toward Maximum Independence (TMI), has certainly made a name for himself working on the...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Mar 1, 20235 min read
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Sarah's Positive Outlook and Hard Work Pay Off
In honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, our client Sarah, who has autism, shared her journey with the Toward Maximum...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Oct 27, 20223 min read
Autism Hasn't Stopped Doug From Going After his Dream of Being a Writer
As a client with Toward Maximum Independence (TMI), a nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and development disabilities, Doug...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
May 26, 20223 min read
Karlee Hasn't Let Autism Stop Her from Fulfilling Her Dreams!
When Karlee first started with Toward Maximum Independence (TMI), a nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Apr 1, 20203 min read
TMI Client with Autism Shines on Stage with Jason Mraz
In February 2020, Paela performed two sold out shows with Jason, Banding Together and other local nonprofit groups at the Spreckels Theatre
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