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National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Dominique's Journey to Independence

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Oct 14 min read

National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Dominique's Journey to Independence

In honor of National Developmental Disability Employment Awareness Month, we are thrilled to share that our client, Dominique, has landed

Andy Palasciano: 20 Years of Transforming Lives

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Jul 314 min read

Andy Palasciano: 20 Years of Transforming Lives

We are thrilled to celebrate a momentous occasion here at Toward Maximum Independence (TMI)! Andy Palasciano, a dedicated TMI Supported...

Honoring 30 Years of Dedication: A Tribute to Brent Ramsey

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

May 92 min read

Honoring 30 Years of Dedication: A Tribute to Brent Ramsey

We are honored to celebrate an extraordinary milestone - 30 years of unwavering dedication and exemplary service by one of our most...

Shining a Light on Autism: Israel Takes Center Stage as a Photographer at SeaWorld

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Apr 294 min read

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...

How Toward Maximum Independence Is Helping People With Disabilities Find Jobs

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Apr 173 min read

How Toward Maximum Independence Is Helping People With Disabilities Find Jobs

Toward Maximum Independence (TMI), a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of innovative services to assist individuals with...

Eric has had his Challenges with Autism but has Learned From his Past

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...

Our Client Kianna is Putting her Future in her Own Hands

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Jun 26, 20234 min read

Our Client Kianna is Putting her Future in her Own Hands

Kianna, who is a client with the Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Tailored Day Services program which serves individuals with...

Autism Awareness & Acceptance: Spotlight on USS Midway Team Member BG Miller

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...

Autism Hasn't Stopped Doug From Going After his Dream of Being a Writer

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...

Our Client Lashandra’s Quick Thinking While Working at Sycuan May Have Saved Lives

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Aug 30, 20223 min read

Our Client Lashandra’s Quick Thinking While Working at Sycuan May Have Saved Lives

A client with Toward Maximum Independence (TMI), a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals with intellectual and...

Jethro was a Hardworking Man with a Big Heart and a Great Sense of Humor Who Was Loved by All

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Jul 19, 20223 min read

Jethro was a Hardworking Man with a Big Heart and a Great Sense of Humor Who Was Loved by All

In 1995, Jethro joined the Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Supported Employment (SE) program which assists individuals with...

Karlee Hasn't Let Autism Stop Her from Fulfilling Her Dreams!

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...

TMI Client Who is Deaf Celebrates 15 Years as a VONS Employee

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Mar 10, 20224 min read

TMI Client Who is Deaf Celebrates 15 Years as a VONS Employee

When Noel, who is Deaf, started at VONS he never dreamed that he would still be working there 15 years later! Toward Maximum Independence...

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month - Taressa's Story

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Mar 1, 20222 min read

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month - Taressa's Story

In 1987, President Reagan recognized March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to increase “public awareness of the needs and...

Holli has Found Love, Employment & Empowerment Since Joining Toward Maximum Independence as a Client

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Feb 11, 20223 min read

Holli has Found Love, Employment & Empowerment Since Joining Toward Maximum Independence as a Client

Holli, who has William’s Syndrome, never expected so many new doors to open up for her when she joined the Toward Maximum Independence...

TMI Client Was Truly One of a Kind and Will Never be Forgotten

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Dec 8, 20212 min read

TMI Client Was Truly One of a Kind and Will Never be Forgotten

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our wonderful client Kim Kramer. Kim was with the Toward Maximum Independence (TMI)...

Our Client, Jethro, Exemplifies Toward Maximum Independence

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Jun 14, 20212 min read

Our Client, Jethro, Exemplifies Toward Maximum Independence

Jethro’s spirit for adventure is inspiring to everyone at BO-beau, as well as Jethro’s TMI Supported Employment Job Coach Andy Palasciano.

Sam Blake Was a Special Olympics Global Messenger with a Servant’s Heart Who Will be Greatly Missed

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Mar 30, 20213 min read

Sam Blake Was a Special Olympics Global Messenger with a Servant’s Heart Who Will be Greatly Missed

Sam was a Special Olympics athlete for 33 years and won more than 50 medals.

New TMI Client Representative to the Board of Directors is Special in More Ways Than One

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Nov 16, 20204 min read

New TMI Client Representative to the Board of Directors is Special in More Ways Than One

I believe that my disability has helped teach those around me to have more compassion and kindness to others because we talk about it.

Cerebral Palsy Doesn’t Stop Deven from Living a Full Life Including Superstar Chance Encounters!

Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications

Sep 29, 20204 min read

Cerebral Palsy Doesn’t Stop Deven from Living a Full Life Including Superstar Chance Encounters!

Deven’s position is especially important during the pandemic as he is on the frontline fighting bacteria in restrooms and common areas.