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Vocational Visions

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Vocational Visions

Empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through work, learning, and community. Currently we serve over 400 clients on a daily basis.

Vocational Visions is a non-profit agency located in Mission Viejo, CA and is the only program in southern Orange County that provides vocational and life skills training and support to adults with developmental and other disabilities. These disabilities include, but are not limited to, mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, and emotional, sensory and neurological disorders. We offer eight distinct programs that meet the varying needs of adults with developmental and other disabilities. These programs include the Day Training Activity Program, Health Related Services Program, Emeritus Program, Adult Development Program, Vocational Rehabilitation Work Activity Program, Supported Employment Program and the most recent addition, the House of Champions Clubhouse.

10/14/2025

Check out some of our favorite costumes and moments from last year’s Halloween festivities! All the creative outfits and contagious laughter capture the joy and community spirit that make Halloween a celebration worth enjoying.

We’re getting ready to do it all again, bigger, better, and just as magical. From costume parties to decking out for our trunk or treat, stay tuned for what we have in store for this year's celebrations.

10/10/2025

Welcome, Caroline Chavez, to our Board of Directors! Caroline brings nearly 39 years of experience with In-N-Out Burger, where she currently oversees seven locations as Division Manager. Her background in leadership development, team-building, and customer service makes her an extremely valuable addition to our mission.

We’re excited to have her insight and energy as we continue building inclusive opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Visit vocationalvisions.org to learn more about our organization and what we do.

10/08/2025

Some fun shots from our Bingo Game last week with ADP! Bingo is a great way for our persons served to connect with friends and win small prizes, like games, novelty items, knick-knacks, and sometimes even essentials.

Our winners took home a frisbee, a board game, stickers, and more. We love seeing the joy in those moments!

10/07/2025

This fall, we launched our Open Doors campaign to support the more than 400 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who participate in our programs. From paid employment to volunteer service, our persons served are making a meaningful impact across Orange County — contributing over 70,000 hours of work and 3,300 hours of volunteer service this past year alone.

Your support helps us expand access to community-based programs, employment opportunities, specialized services, and much more. It takes more than compassion to create joy: it takes resources. Every dollar helps us create meaningful experiences for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: community outings, shared meals, art workshops, and moments of connection that become cherished memories. Every gift opens doors to learning, connection, and a deeper sense of belonging.

Donate now at https://vocationalvisions.ejoinme.org/MyPages/DonationPage/tabid/7963/Default.aspx

10/03/2025

Take a look at our Scenes from the Season – some recent moments we’ve loved: smiles, fall fun, and everyday highlights across our programs.

1. Jaidyn enjoying a sunny day at the park
2. Carlene celebrating her BINGO win with a Monopoly Colorforms set
3. Charles painting a canvas at the Fountain Valley Library
4. Kenith exploring a haunted house
5. Chris and Hunter visiting the pumpkin patch
6. Grace having fun on the park slides
7. Emma Kate and Alan riding the carousel
8. More fall outings to the pumpkin patch and Spirit Halloween
9. Rex singing his heart out on Karaoke Day
10. Making new friends at Nellie Gail Ranch

10/02/2025

We had an unbridled good time at Nellie Gail Ranch and loved every minute of visiting the horses! Horses and friends are the mane ingredients of a great day! 🐎

09/29/2025

We wrapped up summer at the Hive with a scrapbook day, capturing memories and creativity! Using Instax film, printed photos, and scrapbook supplies, participants created pages full of summer memories, from community outings to everyday moments.

These experiences wouldn’t be possible without the generous support and donations from our community. We’re so grateful for your support, and we had the best time scrapbooking together!

09/25/2025

Fall brings us pumpkin spiced lattes, warm blankets, and of course, pumpkin plate painting to cozy into the season!

DTAC Alambre participants are decorating their space with their artistic touch and seasonal spirit. Up next: park strolls, pumpkin patch visits, and scrapbooking to celebrate the end of summer!

What’s your favorite part of the fall season? 🎃🍂👻

09/18/2025

Soaking up the last rays of summer with ADP! We wrapped up the summer season with water play, board and card games, and delicious food, all the ingredients for a perfect summer send-off.

09/15/2025

We wrapped up DSP Appreciation Week last week with this fun highlight from our DSP, Augie, at DTAC Pala!

Augie is the kind of teammate who makes you feel seen, supported, and ready to take on the day. His lively energy and genuine care for the people we serve help make DTAC Pala feel like the family it is. As Adam says in the video, Augie is a big part of what makes this program so special.

To Augie and to all our incredible DSPs: thank you for the joy, dedication, and connection you bring to Vocational Visions. We appreciate you every day, and we hope this week was filled with moments that reminded you just how valued you are.

09/12/2025

As DSP Appreciation Week almost comes to an end, let’s introduce our Supported Employment Program DSP Highlight: Janet!

Janet describes her introduction to Vocational Visions as a “meant-to-be” moment. A friend told her about a local job fair, and she nearly missed it, but remembered just in time! That decision led her to a role where she’s been making a meaningful impact since July 2023.

As a Job Coach, Janet focuses on uplifting others. She believes that when people feel valued and heard, they thrive. Her goal each day is to be a bright spot, someone participants can trust, open up to, and feel safe around. She sees every person as capable.

She also finds joy in her coworkers, saying the SE team is full of people who genuinely care about the community and about how participants feel about themselves.

Outside of work, Janet enjoys mission work in Africa, swimming, and caring for her fur babies.

Her DSP journey in 3 words: Purpose. Uplifting. Big-hearted.

09/11/2025

Today, we’re proud to feature Darwin from the MDS program for DSP Appreciation Week! Darwin has been part of Vocational Visions for nearly two years, having found the organization online while searching for opportunities close to home. He joined the MDS program as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and quickly became a valued member of the team.

“It’s easy for me. I don’t have a hard time. I like this type of job,” Darwin shares. He enjoys helping our persons served achieve their goals, seeing their progress, and being part of an empowering environment. One of his favorite parts of the role is going out into the community with participants.

Darwin brings a quiet confidence to his work. His supervisors appreciate his strong work ethic and the care he brings to every interaction. He is especially humble, dependable, and always ready to lend a hand; these are qualities that have earned him the respect and appreciation of his team.

After almost two years, Darwin continues to enjoy his role as a DSP. We’re proud to recognize Darwin for the impact he makes every day. He hopes to continue growing with MDS for many years to come. Thank you, Darwin, and happy DSP Appreciation Week to you!

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26041 Pala
Mission Viejo, CA
92691

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+19498377280

Website

http://www.vocationalvisions.org/

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