Pleasantview Industries

09/18/2026

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 We are proud to have Teresa on our team! She has been such a wonderful contributor to our team for many, many years! Thank you Teresa!

Congratulations to Direct Support Professional (DSP) Empowerment Award winner Teresa Contreras, a Job Coach with decades of experience at Pleasantview Industries!

Teresa has built a nearly 30-year legacy of empowering individuals with disabilities, families, and peers to thrive. By advocating for the people she serves in the community, she helps them expand their own social and professional networks. Her impact is reflected in their glowing feedback.

Teresa courageously welcomes new approaches and technology to provide better services. She draws inspiration from organizational shifts to improve the quality of life for the individuals she supports.

As the "jewel in Pleasantview’s crown," Teresa’s accomplishments are recognized within the larger community. By serving as a positive reflection of Pleasantview's mission in local job sites, Teresa uplifts the entire organization.

Thank you, Teresa, for dedicated service to Californians with disabilities!

09/08/2026

Hi Friends! JCI Santa Clarita is hosting a wonderful event to bring bags and personal necessities to foster youth! Did you know that between 30-40% of foster youth have disabilities? We want to see them have all that they need. The CarryHope program hopes to provide these kids have what they need in times of instability and change. For more info, check out the website at

Carry Hope is a community-driven initiative supporting foster youth with comfort bags filled with essentials and encouragement. Every bag reminds a young person that they are valued, cared for, and not alone. Accepting Donations: Directly fund duffle bags and comfort items for youth. DONATE ‘Carry...

09/03/2026

Team Pleasantview Purple Power is going to be at the Walk to End Alzheimer's on October 3 at Bridgeport Park!
We would love for your to join our team! Clients, families, friends come on out and join us! Let us know if you want to join.
If you can't join the walk, a donation to our team would be amazing! Every penny helps, so a donation in any amount is greatly appreciated! Click the link below to make a donation- together we can .

The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to fight Alzheimer's. Join now and help raise awareness and funds for care, support and research.

09/02/2026

📣ADVOCACY ALERT‼️
AB2414, California Disability Services Association sponsored legislation, is on the Governor's desk and we need your help to get it over the finish line! This defines the role of the direct support professional (DSP) and standardizes references to these workers in statute. DSPs are the backbone of the work that we do and to create unified language to describe the work they do will bring attention and acknowledgement to them. This bill does not add taxes but will help strengthen our industry. Reach out to the Governor's office via his website at https://www.gov.ca.gov/contact/ and let him know you support his signing of AB2414.
Thank you for your support and advocacy!

You can contact the Governor a few different ways. The best way is through his online form.

06/22/2026

California is piloting a program to support employees in having a Career Passport- a record of the skills they have to offer employers regardless of degree. This could be a great assistance to individuals with disabilities who traditionally struggle to obtain degrees but have high performance skill sets that make them amazing employees. Article below:

California launches pilot for digital Career Passport, a new workforce tool to help workers showcase their skills and qualifications.

06/22/2026

‼️Alert‼️ DOJ released an opinion last week that suggests individuals with disabilities do not have the right to services provided in integrated settings rather than in institutions. This could significantly impact funding and services to individuals across the nation. This opinion is highly concerning and while only opinion could be paving the way for legal push back to HCBS services. It is important to create relationships with our local legislators, particularly individuals served, to convey to them the importance of being able to receive services in the community and not in a facility.

06/22/2026

DDS needs your feedback! They are gathering data on HCBS- Home and Community Based Services and clients and families can help them!
Please click the link and answer the questions. The survey is anonymous and your services will not be impacted. We encourage all of our clients to use their voice and be self advocates. Thanks!

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03/22/2026

So glad to be able to attend the premier of I Belong, We Belong last night! Our management team joined many of the creators and contributors who made this wonderful documentary. Wonderful message, wonderful people. Glad to be here to celebrate this achievement with Pam Scarano from . So proud to call her a friend!

03/18/2026

Today at PEG (Pleasantview Employment Group) we slowed down, reflected, and put our goals into action. Through journaling and scrapbooking, we explored our future plans and what we want to accomplish for the rest of the year! Focusing on growth, independence, and purpose 📓 we had a blast!

Creating space for self expression helps turn goals into meaningful steps forward 🌿