Toward Maximum Independence

Toward Maximum Independence Serving individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, & veterans

We are advocates for the belief that disability does not mean inability. We believe that each person has an inherent dignity and unique self-worth. Our long-standing VISION is that all people enjoy full inclusion in the work place, community and society in general. Independence and self-responsibility are fostered by respect for the individual’s autonomy and by empowering the individual to make informed decisions. Everyone should have the opportunity to reach their potential competence with opportunities to perform functional and meaningful activities or work with support if needed to promote success. All people we support experience full inclusion in their daily lives in all aspects of community life. We believe that the three cornerstones of a strong life foundation are; living as independently as possible, having the opportunity for real work for real pay, and providing children and young adults with caring family homes with personalized supports.

🌟 New Year, New Job! πŸš€ We're excited to announce that we're hiring for a variety of positions from Direct Support Profes...
01/06/2026

🌟 New Year, New Job! πŸš€ We're excited to announce that we're hiring for a variety of positions from Direct Support Professionals to Director of Human Resources! Ready to take the next step in your career? Visit https://wix.to/PHP0IPS to learn more and apply today! We can't wait to welcome you to our team! πŸ’Όβœ¨

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! πŸ₯³ That’s a wrap on 2025! 🎬✨ What an incredible year it was at Toward Maximum Independence! From milestone achievements to unforgettable community moments! 🌟

A huge THANK YOU to our staff, clients, families, and supporters for making this year one for the books. We are so proud of everything we’ve accomplished together!

Bring on 2026! πŸš€βœ¨ We can’t wait for another year of growth, inclusion, and transforming lives. ❀️

12/25/2025

❀️ For those who are celebrating today, we wish you a very merry Christmas! ✨ We hope you enjoy this message from our administrative staff! πŸŽ„πŸŒŸ We are so grateful for all of our amazing staff and the joy we share. May your day be filled with warmth, laughter, and beautiful memories! 😊🎁

Take a peek inside to see our 2025 holiday card, featuring a beautiful design by our incredibly talented client, Kelley....
12/23/2025

Take a peek inside to see our 2025 holiday card, featuring a beautiful design by our incredibly talented client, Kelley. We are so proud to showcase her creativity this season! πŸŽ¨πŸŽ„

As we look toward the new year, we invite you to learn how your support helps us continue transforming the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ❀️

➑️ View Card: https://www.tmi-inc.org/so/18PgKDr-K?languageTag=en

Greetings ~ As we reflect on the past year, our CEO Dr. Rachel Harris, our Board of Directors, and our entire staff want to extend our warmest holiday wishes to you and your loved ones. We are deeply honored to serve such a vibrant community. Our work is driven by the incredible individuals we serve...

Spreading some holiday cheer! πŸŽ„βœ¨ Our Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Corona office had an absolute blast at their holi...
12/23/2025

Spreading some holiday cheer! πŸŽ„βœ¨ Our Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Corona office had an absolute blast at their holiday party! πŸ₯³

A massive thank you to our dedicated staff! Your hard work and heart make events like this possible, ensuring our clients have a wonderful time and create lasting memories. ❀️

πŸ“Έ Special thanks to Angelina Rodriguez for capturing these beautiful moments!

✨  The Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) El Centro office had a great time at their holiday party! πŸŽ„ A true highlight of...
12/22/2025

✨ The Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) El Centro office had a great time at their holiday party! πŸŽ„ A true highlight of the day was a very special visit from Gabby and her service dog, Roxy! πŸΎπŸ“– They shared a beautiful Christmas story that brought so much joy and warmth to everyone in attendance. ❀️

A huge thank you to our entire El Centro team for your hard work in hosting such a fun and festive event. Your dedication ensures that our clients have a memorable and inclusive holiday season!

We also want to give a special shout-out to Priscilla Robles for capturing these moments. πŸ“Έ

What a festive day of celebration at the Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Temecula office holiday party! πŸŽ„βœ¨ Our team tr...
12/22/2025

What a festive day of celebration at the Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Temecula office holiday party! πŸŽ„βœ¨ Our team truly brought the magic this year, filling the day with exciting raffles, heartfelt birthday recognitions, presentations, a gift exchange, and dancing! πŸ’ƒπŸŽ

A special visit from Santa brought smiles to everyone in attendance! πŸŽ…πŸŒŸ We want to share a huge thank you to our dedicated staff for their hard work in making this such a joyful event for our clients. It’s your passion that makes our TMI community so special! ❀️

A big shout-out to Ana Provido for capturing these wonderful memories! πŸ“Έ

Look at these beautiful smiles! 🀩 Our TMI CONNECT group had a wonderful time getting creative and making crafts together...
12/17/2025

Look at these beautiful smiles! 🀩 Our TMI CONNECT group had a wonderful time getting creative and making crafts together. There is nothing better than seeing everyone’s personality shine through their handmade holiday art. πŸŽ¨πŸŽ„

A HUGE THANK YOU to Frances Johnson for leading these fun online events for our clients! βœ¨βœ‚οΈ

12/12/2025

❀️ So proud of some of our TMI Temecula groups who brought wonderful cheer to our community through caroling! 🎀🎢 They did a fantastic job at the following sites: Animal Friends of the Valleys 🐾 (the doggies singing! 😍) and Vineyard Place Memory Care. 🏑

A HUGE THANK YOU to our amazing DSPs (Direct Support Professionals) who made this possible: Elizabeth Flores, Heather Clapper, and Terri Brock. πŸŒŸπŸ™

A special shout-out to Elizabeth, who has faithfully helped set up and lead our Christmas Caroling for the past few years! Our clients truly shine ✨ and bring joy to everyone they visit. Great job! πŸŽ‰β›„οΈ



πŸŽ…βœ¨ What an electrifying night at the Temecula Santa's Electric Light Parade! 🀩 A massive shout-out and heartfelt THANK Y...
12/11/2025

πŸŽ…βœ¨ What an electrifying night at the Temecula Santa's Electric Light Parade! 🀩 A massive shout-out and heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing DSPs and Managers who volunteered their time, creativity, and energy to make the TMI float shine! Your dedication truly lights up our community! 🌟

This wouldn't have been possible without the stellar coordination and hard work of our TMI Division Manager, Eva Prendes! Eva, thank you for leading the charge and for all your efforts! πŸ™ And for capturing these wonderful memories! πŸ“Έ

And, of course, a special round of applause for our client, Andrew, who totally nailed his role as The Grinch! πŸ’šπŸ‘

We are so proud of the TMI team and the spirit you showed! Happy holidays, everyone! 🎁

Our Hemet and San Jacinto team had a BLAST at the Hemet Christmas Parade! πŸŽ„This was our second successful year joining t...
12/09/2025

Our Hemet and San Jacinto team had a BLAST at the Hemet Christmas Parade! πŸŽ„This was our second successful year joining the fun, and we couldn't be prouder of our "Great Outdoors" float! πŸ•οΈ

A HUGE THANKS to our client Michael's parents for the trailer donation, and especially to TMI DSP Debbie Cuen and Michael's mom, Kathleen, for turning it into this masterpiece. We LOVE IT! ❀️

Shout out to all the participating staff and clients for representing TMI! Thank you to Sonia Luna-Vasquez for the awesome photos! πŸ“Έ

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4740 Murphy Canyon Road Ste 300
San Diego, CA
92123

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Our Story

An estimated 1 in 6 people are born with an intellectual and/or developmental disability (IDD). Just like all of us, they are also born with hopes, dreams and the drive to contribute to society. Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) is a nonprofit organization that has been dedicated to transforming the lives of children and adults with IDD since 1981 and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing since 2000. The individuals we are privileged to serve deserve nothing less than love, acceptance and the opportunity to reach their full potential in life with opportunities to perform functional and meaningful activities or work with support if needed to promote success.

We believe that each person has an inherent dignity and unique self-worth. Our long-standing VISION is that all people enjoy full inclusion in the work place, community and society in general. It is our CORE VALUES that have always guided our work and continue to set the culture in our workplace, allowing us the privilege of providing services for our most vulnerable citizens, We are advocates for the belief that disability does not mean inability. Independence and self-responsibility are fostered by respect for the individual’s autonomy and by empowering the individual to make informed decisions. All people we support experience full inclusion in their daily lives in all aspects of community life. We believe that the three cornerstones of a strong life foundation are; living as independently as possible, having the opportunity for real work for real pay, and a safe and caring home. All Board members, volunteers and staff act with honesty, integrity and openness in all aspects of our work. We strive for excellence and commit to provide our clients with the highest quality of services. We work in an accessible manner to engage with all of our stakeholders to leverage available community resources to benefit our clients. We exercise responsible stewardship by maintaining effective governance and management practices. We generate adequate resources, manage resources effectively, support and recognize our volunteers and appropriately support and compensate staff. We strive for a healthy working environment for all employees and volunteers knowing that the organization benefits from an organizational family that is productive and enjoys a pleasant and positive workplace.

We are grateful to our clients and families for choosing our services and we look forward to many more years of providing innovative and trusted programs.