Toward Maximum Independence

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Our offices will be closed today, Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26th.

We hope you have a safe and meaningful holiday as we take this time to honor those who served.

05/21/2026

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! 🌐♿️

At TMI, we believe the internet should be a place where everyone feels welcome and empowered. Digital inclusion isn’t just a "nice-to-have"—it’s a fundamental right.

We are incredibly proud to offer an accessible website experience for all our users! By partnering with accessiBe, we’ve implemented solutions to ensure that our content is reachable, readable, and navigable for people of all abilities.

How to use it: Whether you're using a screen reader, keyboard navigation, or specific visual adjustments, we’ve got you covered.

🔗 Check out our site at the link in our bio! (Just click the accessibility circle in the bottom right-hand corner of our website to explore your options.)

05/20/2026

What a spectacular day at the ballpark! ☀️ 184 of our clients from our Temecula and Corona offices headed out to cheer on the Lake Elsinore Storm. ⚾️

A highlight of the game was our very own client, Arturo, throwing out the first pitch! He did a fantastic job!

🌟 This couldn't have been pulled off without our dedicated team:

• Eric Marty (Quality Assurance Manager): A HUGE shoutout for making sure everything ran smoothly! 📋✨

• TMI Staff: Thank you to everyone who assisted throughout the day to ensure our clients had a safe and joyful experience. 🤝🧡

• Erica Sauve: Thank you for capturing these wonderful memories! 📸

We love seeing our clients having fun out in the community! 👏

05/18/2026

POV: You become a Resource Parent and discover that while you’re helping a young person grow skills, confidence, and independence, your own life is changed too—full of joy, connection, and purpose. Every moment together shapes a brighter future for both of you. 🏡✨ We are currently seeking compassionate Resource/Foster Parents throughout San Diego County. Whether you have a lot of space or just a lot of heart, you can provide the stability a local youth needs to thrive right here in our community. 🧡 🔗 Visit link in bio to learn more!

05/15/2026

🌟 Our recent Temecula office Talent Show was a beautiful reminder of the amazing skills, passion, and spirit our clients bring to the world.

From singing and dancing to unique creative expressions, our performers took the stage and totally shined! 🎤💃

🤩 To Our Awesome Performers: Great job! You showed outstanding courage and talent. We are so proud of every single one of you! 👏🏆

❤️ To Our Dedicated Staff: A huge thank you to the team who worked behind the scenes to make this fun event possible. Your support and encouragement mean everything to our clients! ✨

Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) is all about celebrating abilities, and they were on full display at this event. Check out these highlights! 📸

05/13/2026

Community connection in action! 🤝✨📢

Our team has been on the move! 🚙 They've been "spreading the word" at Resource Fairs, sharing the mission of Toward Maximum Independence (TMI)! 💙

A BIG THANK YOU to our incredible staff! 🙌 Your energy and dedication at these events make all the difference. 🌟 Whether you're standing behind a booth or answering questions, you are the face of TMI and the reason so many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities find the support they need! ✨

We are so proud of the way our team represents our values out in the field! 💪

Thank you for being such amazing advocates for the people we serve! ❤️

WANT TO JOIN OUR AMAZING TEAM? 🤩👋

We are always looking for passionate people to help us make a difference! If you want to be part of a team that changes lives every day, we want to meet you! 🤝✨

🔗 Explore our open positions here: https://www.tmi-inc.org/join-our-team 💼🚀

🌊 🏔️ ☀️ 📣 🤝 ✨ 💙

05/10/2026

Creativity + Connection = The perfect Mother’s Day surprise! 🎀 The TMI CONNECT group loved making these handmade cards.

Wishing a very happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures in our lives! We hope your day is as special as you are. 💐💌

05/07/2026

A look back at a very special day! 🌟 We recently gathered to celebrate Sandy’s retirement after 32 years of service as an Office Aide with our corporate office.

Sandy’s career is a shining example of the power of inclusive employment. As a professional with Down syndrome, her retirement was a milestone we were so honored to celebrate. 🎊🙌

Check out the highlights from her retirement party! 🎥

05/07/2026

After 32 years of service as an Office Aide with our corporate office, the legendary Sandy has retired! 🎊 Sandy’s career is a powerful example of what’s possible when we prioritize inclusive employment. As an individual with Down syndrome, she spent more than 30 years proving that dedication knows no limits. 🙌

We ❤️ you, Sandy! Read more about her journey here:

🔗 https://www.tmi-inc.org/post/celebrating-sandys-retirement-a-true-legend-with-down-syndrome

Some people don’t just hold a job—they leave an indelible mark on an entire organization. After an extraordinary 32-year career as an Office Aide with our San Diego office, we recently gathered to honor Sandy as she officially enters a well-deserved retirement. We celebrated the legacy of a woma...

05/05/2026

Check out the highlights from our Corona office Easter egg hunt and advocacy meeting! 🐰🌸

TMI DSPs Doris Griffin and Gina Fusaro led a great discussion on healthy foods with their clients, followed by an exciting Zumba session with the amazing Instructor Alma! 🤩 Thank you!

Thank you also to everyone who generously donated eggs and spent time helping fill them—you made the hunt a success for everyone! 🥚✨

Special thanks to DSP Robert Barraza for his help in securing the location and the instructor for the day. 🌟

Want to join the fun? Catch Alma at the Orange Terrace Community Center in Riverside, Wed/Fri from 9–10 AM! 👟