Toward Maximum Independence

10/09/2026

Thank you very much for your donation and partnership in transforming lives!🤝❤️

DC Pantry was thrilled to donate drinks and snacks to our wonderful community partner, Toward Maximum Independence, for their Halloween party! 🧡

We’re so grateful for the incredible volunteers who give their time, energy, and heart to make a difference in our community. 🍿🥤🍬

10/06/2026

Today, on World Cerebral Palsy Day, we celebrate the 18+ million people worldwide living with CP—and the tremendous progress driving independence and inclusion! 💚

Here’s where hope & innovation are making an impact:
• 60% of children with CP walk independently, supported by modern therapies and adaptive tech.
• Early intervention before age 2 improves functional mobility outcomes by up to 30%.
• Rates are declining: Advances in neonatal and maternal care have significantly reduced CP prevalence among premature infants globally. 🌍

Inclusion isn't just about accessibility—it's about opportunity. Let’s keep advocating for inclusive workplaces, accessible spaces, and equal opportunity for all! 🤝

10/05/2026

A BIG SHOUTOUT to our dedicated team members Paloma Camberos, Paige Fabie, Desaray Reno, and Jerla Wood! 🌟👏

They did an amazing job representing TMI at recent community resource fairs—spreading the word about our vital services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, connecting with local families, and sharing our mission! 💙✨

Thank you, Paloma, Paige, Desaray, and Jerla, for your hard work, warmth, and commitment. We are so proud to have you representing TMI in our community! 🙌🎉

10/02/2026

Still reliving the best moments from Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week! 📸 Here are a few more highlights of our amazing team. ✨

Thank you for the endless heart, dedication, and joy you bring to TMI and our clients with IDD. We ❤️ our DSPs! 🙌

10/01/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! 💙

Every individual deserves the opportunity to build a fulfilling career, achieve independence, and thrive in the workplace. We’re proud to share Marco’s story—an inspiring look at perseverance, growth, and the power of inclusive hiring. 🤝

A huge thank you to Teambreakingbarriers for your partnership and support in making journeys like Marco's possible! 🙌

➡️ Read Marco's Story:
https://www.tmi-inc.org/post/celebrating-national-disability-employment-awareness-month-marcos-inspiring-journey-to-employment

As we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we are reminded that every success story starts with a spark—a moment when determination meets the right opportunity. For Marco, that turning point came when he discovered the Paid Internship Program (PIP) with Toward Maximum ...

09/30/2026

Shoutout to our amazing TMI team members, Erica Sauve and Shellcy Ramos! 🌟

Erica and Shellcy attended the Good Morning Corona event, where TMI was honored for celebrating 10 years as a proud member of the Corona Chamber of Commerce. Erica took the mic to deliver a fantastic 1-minute speech promoting everything we do at TMI to transform the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Thank you both for representing us so well and for all the hard work you do! Here’s to a decade of community connection—and many more to come! 🤝

09/22/2026

💙 Looking back on an incredible DSP Recognition Week! 💙

Last week, we celebrated the extraordinary Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who form the absolute backbone of everything we do at TMI! 🌟🙌

Our team dropped by to deliver well-deserved goodie bags to our DSPs 🛍️🎁—just a small token of our immense gratitude for the huge impact they make every single day.

To our amazing DSPs: Thank you for your unwavering patience, dedication, and heart. 💖 You don't just provide support—you transform the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them thrive, achieve their goals, and live life to the fullest. 🌈✨

We couldn't do this work without you. You are true everyday heroes! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

Help us honor our team! Drop a note of appreciation or a "Thank You!" in the comments below! 👇💬✨

09/16/2026

🏡 Open your heart and home—every young person deserves a safe space to grow and a family to support them. When you become a Resource Parent (Foster Parent) with Toward Maximum Independence (TMI), you help lay the groundwork for a brighter future. Transform a life (and yours, too!) by joining our upcoming training sessions. ❤️

➡️ To get started, sign up for a Q&A session or our upcoming trainings: https://share.hsforms.com/1ckPgInFqTLyCNMJ6DQ5sSg8o7ui

We offer competitive monthly financial and respite stipends, as well as a generous approval bonus to new Resource Parents. We look forward to hearing from you! 💕

09/10/2026

Huge congratulations to our wonderful Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Kellie and Marisela, for this special shoutout from Cultivating Inclusion! 🌟🙌 If you know Kellie and Marisela, you know their genuine kindness, patience, and unwavering commitment to everything they do to support our clients with IDD, always pitching in and helping out. 💙🤝 We are so lucky to have them on our team making a profound difference in the lives of the people we support. ✨ As DSP Recognition Week starts on Sunday, if you have a shoutout for an outstanding TMI DSP, reach out to us! 💌 Thank you to Cultivating Inclusion for partnering with us! 🤝🎉

09/09/2026

After working for 24 years at Carl's Jr. and celebrating her 50th birthday, TMI client Mollie, who has Down syndrome, is officially retired and ready for her next adventure! 🥳

➡️ Read her inspiring story here: https://www.ivpressonline.com/news/mollies-life-after-retirement-her-next-big-adventure-begins/article_247e6934-1d0c-4d2c-9e19-36650b801850.html ✨

A huge thank you to the Imperial Valley Press for covering Mollie's awesome milestones! 📰❤️

BRAWLEY — A well-known face at Carl’s Jr. restaurant here is getting ready to enjoy her golden years after having served the community for over 24 years.