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Photo of Tilla being hugged by her newly found sister Debra

It’s Never Too Late to Find Community

Haga clic aquí para español by Patricia Forgey “I want a hug!”…Of course, I said “yes!”! My first interaction with Tilla told me so much about her spirit, her nature – about whom she is and the person she has become. The support and...

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During an Emergency

Resources for information, support and assistance during an...

Two women sitting in support group circle, sharing.

Communities of Practice (COP) – Simi Valley

A safe place to practice person centered thinking skills and tools. Upcoming Sessions 2025 Date Time Topic June 5 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Vision Planning September 18 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Planning for Emergencies December 18 10:30 a.m. – 12...

Three service providers put notes on a whiteboard

Communities of Practice (COP) – Oxnard

A safe place to practice person centered thinking skills and tools. Upcoming Sessions 2025 Date Time Topic June 26 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Vision Planning September 4 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Planning for Emergencies December 4 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m....

A person served shakes the hand of a service provider

Communities of Practice (COP) – Santa Maria

A safe place to practice person centered thinking skills and tools. Upcoming Sessions 2025 Date Time Topic May 1 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Vision Planning July 31 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Planning for Emergencies October 30 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. The Dignity...

Photo of Jessica Clay in her motorized wheelchair. Jessica is wearing the flowy custume of the dancer who does an arabesque from the back of the chair.

Graceful Expressions: One Young Woman is Changing Minds Through Dance

As the auditorium lights dim, the elegantly costumed dancers glide across the stage with delicate grace. At first glance, you might not notice that one of the dancers is using an electric wheelchair; that dancer is Jessica Clay. Jessica has been dancing since...

Photo of Donald Kremer, a successful advocate for air conditioned buses for persons served

Taking Action for Positive Change: Three Advocates Make a Difference

They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. For some of us taking that first step can seem daunting. That journey could come in many forms: striving for a personal goal, taking on a home project, embarking on an educational path, or in...

Photo of Jonathon Rosales at work at Best Buy with his colleague Gil

Working as a Team for Excellent Service

Jonathan Rosales has always enjoyed shopping at Best Buy. He really appreciated their excellent customer service. On one of his shopping trips, he expressed an interest in employment and inquired about any possible job openings that they may have. The sales...

Photo of Jon Seyster on his adapted three-wheel bicycle on the beach.

Jon Seyster: Riding with Heart

Jon Seyster (http://jonseyster.com), 32, of Simi Valley, has discovered his passion. Drawing great strength from his spirituality, he lives with cerebral palsy and hearing loss, “but I don’t allow that to stop me from living an amazing life,” as he...