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Aug 284 min read

Empowering Individuals with Down Syndrome in the Workplace: Sandy's Extraordinary Three Decades at TMI

We are excited to celebrate a remarkable milestone at Toward Maximum Independence: our beloved Office Aide, Sandy who has Down syndrome.

Jun 174 min read

A Partnership Built on Shared Values: TMI and Rancho Springs Hospital Team Up to Empower Individuals with IDD

Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Rancho Springs Hospital in Murrieta, CA! This exciting...

Feb 224 min read

The Jason Mraz Foundation "Kaleidoscope" Production Shined a Light on Inclusive Arts

The Jason Mraz Foundation's recent production of "Kaleidoscope" at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido was a concert and so...

Jan 293 min read

Cooking Up Independence: Toward Maximum Independence Clients Enjoy New Cooking Class

Happy faces, laughter, and another step toward independence. This isn't your average cooking class – it's the Toward Maximum Independence...

Mar 13, 20233 min read

First TMI Deaf and Hard of Hearing Group is Up and Running at STAT Animal Sanctuary

The first Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) group who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) is up and running in Hemet at the STAT (Save the...

Jan 30, 20233 min read

Nonprofits Partner to Assist Individuals with Disabilities Through Their Shared Love of Animals

Clients with the Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Community Integration Day Program for individuals with intellectual and developmental...

Aug 30, 20216 min read

New TMI Staff Board Rep is a Wheelchair Dancer Who Knows the Importance of Following Your Dreams

As a little girl Andrea Rivera dreamed of being a ballerina, but as a wheelchair user she felt compelled to put that dream on a shelf. It...

Jul 2, 20202 min read

Pandemic Didn’t Stop TMI Clients with Developmental Disabilities from Completing Viticulture Program

Amanda, Daisy and Shane started the program with the assistance of their TMI Community Integration Training Program (CITP) Job Coach.

Apr 10, 20204 min read

TMI Clients with IDD Keeping Busy at Home After Pandemic Requires Closure of Some TMI Programs

One such client is Irene C., who has Down syndrome and is with the TMI Community Integration Training Program.

Jan 27, 20202 min read

TMI Integrated Work Group Honored for Their Hard Work

The TMI Integrated Work program seeks to assist our clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) with finding employment

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.