The Dayle McIntosh Center

The Dayle McIntosh Center Access and equity, by and for, people with disabilities and older adults.

The purpose of the Dayle McIntosh Center is to partner with individuals who have disabilities as they gain the resources, knowledge and skills to live independently.

Hey there, Happy Friday! What an Earth Day Week! Actually, sustainability for our planet is more than just the planet ...
04/24/2026

Hey there, Happy Friday! What an Earth Day Week! Actually, sustainability for our planet is more than just the planet - it is also about the people and as a people-first organization, DMC wants to remind our community that sustainability for our program services, growth and outreach matter!

Every single one of us is aging every day. What does that mean? We're one day closer to needing DMC's services - which is inevitable - we all will need DMC at some point. So why not make your tax-deductible donation today in the name of your time left on Earth - and help us grow now so we'll be ready for you?!

Go green and help us grow our donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZGDDYL7MLHKHN

We thank you for your support!


Image description: DMC's Liza smiling standing outside on spring day wearing colorful blouse holding white donation box with DONATE TODAY in blue, DMC blue logo, planet Earth and greenery growing decals with Help us grow on the box. Image also features trees and green grass in the background. Image has green border.

Attn: DOR Counselors! Training + Access = Independence.We know how important it is for our community of people with di...
04/24/2026

Attn: DOR Counselors! Training + Access = Independence.

We know how important it is for our community of people with disabilities and older adults to have this. We understand the freedom and confidence Assistive Technology (AT) devices can make to create bridges where there once was none.

Creating access through training means providing equity for an individual to live the life they choose.

Are you ready to work ahead to stay ahead of all of the changes and what that means in servicing consumers? Technology never stays the same - so neither should we.

DMC is vendorized! Let's work together to to create more access!

Contact us today:https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AT-FFS-Flyer-for-DOR-2025.pdf 714/621-3300



Image description: Two older adults sitting at desk with AT device magnifier improving access and independence to read document

Introducing ourselves and our VIP program services to newly relocated Veterans excites us. Our flyer (in both English an...
04/24/2026

Introducing ourselves and our VIP program services to newly relocated Veterans excites us. Our flyer (in both English and Spanish) - helps spread the word about what we do and how we help.

We want to thank those of you who have helped us distribute this flyer:
https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Veterans-Independence-Program-1.pdf

DMC is recognizing the demand as the grand total number of Veterans in Southern California is now 500,884 as a total region. That's a lot of Veterans!

Share our flyer above and check out our VIP webpage to help us serve those who have served: https://daylemc.org/veterans-independence-program/

We appreciate all service personnel who have served and look forward to serving as many Veterans as we can!



Image description: Marysol Cuadrado, Lead VIP Advisor proudly showing VIP packet of materials as Eric Rodriquez, VIP Advisor Riverside and Michelle Ramos, Director of Community Support Services sit at table sharing excitement.

"Ooh I love to learn!" Imagine yourself saying these words as you learn from DMC.DMC has spent decades educating, trai...
04/24/2026

"Ooh I love to learn!" Imagine yourself saying these words as you learn from DMC.

DMC has spent decades educating, training, providing tools, resources, information and providing knowledge as a peer-led organization as OC's ONLY Independent Living Center for people with disabilities, older adults and Veterans.

Learning is a life-long process. Disability etiquette training can help you, your business, your agency or city and community rise to meet the next level of growth for our disability and aging community can be supported best with disability etiquette training.

If you are a government agency, a city chamber, a business (small, medium or large corporation), an association or non-profit, or an educational institution, chances are you haven't fully kept up with disability etiquette to meet our community which is doubling in size.

As our population expands, so does the need to remember that being inclusive matters. How we communicate and relate to provide access and independence becomes more important.

Don't let your lack of knowledge become its own barrier to connecting to a diverse and expansive community which is growing every day.

Let DMC help you....

Expand your knowledge base

Become more inclusive.

Learn about respectful language

Understand the difference between helping and hindering

Grow your comprehension of the difference in relating to people with visible and invisible disabilities

Learn what access and independence truly means to our community and why it matters.

Get in touch with us for your disability etiquette training needs:

Share our two-page flyer with your entire network:
https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DMC-Learn-FFS-Flyer-5.13.25.pdf

If you're ready to take action now fill out our formsite:

https://fs29.formsite.com/MeXKDF/pae5uzqnda/index

We look forward to working with you!


Image Description: Person wearing glasses at computer as computer screen reflects back into them as they smile excited to learn

Are you a member of the LGBT+ Community? Do YOU speak Vietnamese? Do YOU speak Spanish? Do YOU know ASL? Are you a V...
04/24/2026

Are you a member of the LGBT+ Community? Do YOU speak Vietnamese? Do YOU speak Spanish? Do YOU know ASL? Are you a Veteran?

If you say YES to any of the above and are a person with disabilities and are very safety-oriented - We are looking for Board Representation to expand our consumer community outreach.

It's GO TIME. We need ACTION-ORIENTED Board Members who:

* Show up and Raise Funds
* Do Community Outreach
* Participate Proactively with SOLUTIONS
* Grow Huge Networks
* Bring in NEW Donors
* Distribute our program and training materials

We need people who are not afraid of meeting our fast-growing community of people with disabilities, older adults and Veterans and know how to welcome them as an ambassador of DMC with grace, dignity and respect.

Specifically, we are seeking those with extensive Board, State of CA non-profit and business expertise to fill these open roles:

* A Fundraising Chair - to rally an entire committee together for intensive donor outreach. Solid track record preferred. More than 10 years experience a huge +

* A Finance Chair - to support our Board Treasurer - Must have a finance background.

Are you someone who was born to be an inclusive diversity advocate for people with disabilities, Veterans and older adults?

Is outreach and networking in Orange County your thing? i.e. do you network weekly?

Are you interested in sharing your lived experiences and your passion for our mission at DMC?

Do you consider yourself to be a seasoned business pro with finance, fundraising, legal, HR, advocacy, safety, recruiting and strategy?

Do you have a Government background or vast non-profit expertise to create seats at the table to amplify DMC's voice in the community?

Does volunteering excite you and are you committed to actively participate in sharing your voice and vision?

Is your fundraising and donor network strong?

If this sounds like you - you just might be a fit for our DMC Board of Directors!

Apply Now! https://daylemc.org/board/


Image Description: Group of diverse older and younger adults with disfferent disabilities with JOIN DMC's Board recruiting signs in parking lot of park

So did you miss today's Housing Workshop? Make sure that doesn't happen again!Mark your calendar NOW for our amazing Ma...
04/23/2026

So did you miss today's Housing Workshop? Make sure that doesn't happen again!

Mark your calendar NOW for our amazing May Housing Workshop!

May 28, 2026 * 2 PM
Plan ahead to RSVP and get the ZOOM details.

Please e-mail us at housing@daylemc.org or call 714-621-3000

Today it is more challenging than ever to balance a budget. When it comes to housing - it is no secret that this is where the majority of our budget these days ends up being spent.

Join us and learn ways to increase your income and decrease expenses through community supports.

Never miss another Housing Workshop! You can RSVP ahead of time!

Housing Workshops 2026 Flyer (English):
https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-DMC-Housing-Community-Workshops-10.30.pdf

Housing Workshops 2026 Flyer (Spanish):
https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Talleres-de-Vivienda-10.30.25.pdf


Image description: Graphic which reads: JOIN US Budgeting for Housing May 28, 2026 * 2 PM RSVP and get the Zoom details Please email us housing@daylemc.org or call 714-621-3300 is on the graphic which is purple and aqua. Inset image is a scale with a house on one end of the scale and stack of money on the other. Scale sits on desk with calculator, paper, pen, coffee, eye glasses and desk plant

Social media catch-up takes so much time.Time is so darn precious these days -So why not get all the updates -The ONE cl...
04/23/2026

Social media catch-up takes so much time.
Time is so darn precious these days -
So why not get all the updates -
The ONE click solution is the best way!
Go to our DMC website https://daylemc.org
Click the purple button and you will find -
As you'll join our mailing list -
You'll have greater peace of mind.
Just ONE email weekly - saves your social media scour,
You not only get the latest tea, but save yourself hours and hours.
So why not join today -
It's an easy sign-up - totally quick!
Special stories and features NOT on social,
and a community all with one click!


Image description: DMC logo and purple mailing list button from bebsite with blue envelope on computer screen graphic image.

What difference does caregiving make? * You provide support where it is needed.* You give a person hope, dignity and re...
04/23/2026

What difference does caregiving make?

* You provide support where it is needed.
* You give a person hope, dignity and respect.
* You make a huge difference in more ways than you know.
* You assist someone with living life in their own home.

In turn - Fulfillment, impact, connection and meaningful purpose finds your heart as a caregiver.

Caregiving is truly a reciprocal journey for both the person receiving care and the person giving care - because at the end of the day, what we do with our time actually matters in how we show up and that is what we'll be remembered for.

Our DMC PAS Team is actively recruiting caregivers who truly want to make a difference and care about our consumers who need support.

In-home support is key to have independence, access, and simple needs met through care giving, housekeeping or daily activities. It is through care giving YOU can change someone's life!

We are actively recruiting now for skilled caregivers who possess patience, gentleness, warmth, and a supportive solution mind-set ready to be an earth angel. Do you know someone who is looking to be a caregiver or has been one and is looking for work?

If you, or someone you know is interested in making a huge difference for Orange County's fast-growing community in need and you're ready to change a life and also change your own for the better - check out our flyers below:

ENGLISH:https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Caregivers-Flyer_English-2025.pdf

SPANISH:https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Caregivers-Flyer_Spanish-2025.pdf

VIETNAMESE:https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Caregivers-Flyer_Vietnamese-2025.pdf


Image Description: Personal Assistant Caregiver helping holder adult with grooming hair

MAY 14TH, 2026! ---Have you marked your calendar yet to order a meal on THIS DATE?We kindly request: Please LIKE, SHA...
04/23/2026

MAY 14TH, 2026! ---Have you marked your calendar yet to order a meal on THIS DATE?

We kindly request: Please LIKE, SHARE, REPOST and PIN.

1) Mark Your Calendar: May 14, 2026 - THIS IS A ONE-DAY ONLY online national fundraiser. You have to eat, right? So why not do what you have to do anyway and HELP DMC?!

2) Plan to Order Your Lunch and Dinner online at PandaExpress.com from ANYWHERE in the U.S. (even have your whole work place order; your neighborhood; challenge your relatives; or order extra for yourself to have leftovers for the week - you won't have to cook!)

3) Enter CODE: PandaDMC before you complete your order at checkout. (This is important - so don't mess this step!)

4) Go pickup your food or have it delivered. DMC only benefits from these orders when code is used and credit is NOT applicable for dine-in. REPEAT - Online orders ONLY for pickup and delivery through pandaexpress.com using PandaDMC code.

5) Tell Your friends, colleagues, family, your entire contacts list in your phone and share a SELFIE eating lunch or dinner from your order and TAG on Facebook or Instagram.

6) Bookmark this page NOW: https://www.community-fundraiser.com/virtual-fundraiser/events/promotions/296eb4f5-5ea1-5110-4cf3-6471b7d329a4/en/landing

7) Please distribute our flyer to your networks!
https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DMC-Panda-Virtual-Fundraiser-Flyer-5.14.26.pdf

Enjoy and eat with us as we fundraise for DMC!

Thank you for your support. We look forward to you joining us!

Image Description: May 14, 2026 Enter PandaDMC promotion code when ordering food from pandaexpress.com to raise funds for DMC written on red Chinese food carton filled with Panda's Black Pepper Sirloin steak, red bellpepper, mushrooms and broccoli held by DMC's Liza smiling. Image has DMC blue logo in upper left corner. Image has yellow border.

ATTN: DOR Counselors! Peace, Love and LEARNING! It's what our community is all about! Learn so one has peace of mind...
04/23/2026

ATTN: DOR Counselors! Peace, Love and LEARNING!

It's what our community is all about! Learn so one has peace of mind helping others to become work-ready! Love what you do and why you do the work you do. Learn to grow and grow to learn. It's also what happens when we work together to make that happen for the next generation of our workforce by getting youth work-ready so THEY TOO have peace of mind to enter the workforce, find a job they love and continue learning to be independent with disability pride in being part of the community in a larger way!

Question is: Are you ready to work with us? We are proud to be vendorized and ready to offer FIVE SPECIFIC TRAINING areas to cover the wide array of needs our community demands.

Learn more:https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DMC-Pre-Employment-Transition-Services-Flyer.pdf

We're looking forward to connecting with you!



Image Description: DMC Youth Connect Team, Luz Soto, DMC Youth Community Liaison and Nelly Gomez, DMC Lead Youth and Information Coordinator, outside in front of college enrollment sign on a bright sunny day as the sun shines in blue sky with no clouds with tree, lawn and parking lot in the background as Nelly makes a peace sign and Luz makes GenZ heart hand gesture symbolizing love, positivity, and emotional connection

A seat at the table.Learning as you do.Inclusive means educating the community.So that they can have a voice, too. Acces...
04/23/2026

A seat at the table.
Learning as you do.
Inclusive means educating the community.
So that they can have a voice, too.
Accessibility matters and it is here you understand,
There are more layers to know as you reach out your hand.
Saying the words has more meaning and satisfaction.
With disability etiquette training,
To take proper careful action.

Take Action: https://fs29.formsite.com/MeXKDF/pae5uzqnda/index
Learn more: https://daylemc.org/disability-friendly-community-initiative-dfci/
Share our Flyer:https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Disability-Friendly-Community-Initiative-DFCI-Flyer.pdf

Be proactive about what it truly means to be inclusive and be part of creating access and education for our community to be more inclusive.



Image Description: Group of diverse younger and older adults with visible and invisible disabilities connecting around a table sharing resources and information

TODAY IS THE DAY!!! HURRY!!!!! Don't miss out!!! Must RSVP and get the ZOOM details and plan to join us this afternoon...
04/23/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY!!! HURRY!!!!! Don't miss out!!! Must RSVP and get the ZOOM details and plan to join us this afternoon at 2 p.m.

Please e-mail us at housing@daylemc.org or call 714-621-3000

DMC's Housing Workshop:
Housing Search and Being Document Ready
April 23, 2026 * 2 PM

Understanding the housing search process, your options, and being prepared is half the battle as you get organized to become document ready.
Learn ways to increase your chances of successfully securing housing opportunities.


Image description: Marisol Johnson, Lead Housing and Transitions Coordinator standing in front of blue door on porch doorstep holding house keys smiling

Address

501 N Brookhurst Street Ste 102
Anaheim, CA
92801

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+17146213300

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