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Project Independence Awarded $100,000 Grant!
We are thrilled to announce that Project Independence has been awarded a $100,000 grant through the Samueli Foundation’s 2026 Breakaway Fund! This generous investment is part of an $8.1 million initiative supporting 105 nonprofit organizations across Orange County. As we approach our 50th anniversary, this funding will help strengthen our programs, expand opportunities, and continue empowering adults with developmental disabilities to live independently, pursue meaningful employment, and participate fully in their communities. We are honored to be among this year’s recipients!
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“Hiring Someone with a Developmental Disability Is Charity.” FALSE.
It’s about talent, not charity. When an employer hires a person with a developmental disability, they are not doing that person a favor. They are hiring an employee. An employee with skills. An employee with strengths. An employee who can learn, contribute, grow and become a valuable part of a workplace. As we prepare to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in October, Project Independence is launching a series of articles challenging some of the myths and assumptions that can stand between people with developmental disabilities and meaningful employment. The theme for NDEAM 2026 is “Celebrating Value and Talent”, ...
Meet Jordan: Experience, Determination and a Readiness to Work
When Jordan came to Project Independence, he brought something important with him: more than two decades of hands-on work experience and a strong desire to get back to work. Jordan is one of the newest clients in Project Independence’s Job Development program, where he is working with our Supported Employment team to find a full-time position in Orange County. And he has plenty to offer his next employer. Jordan spent nearly 20 years working for an equipment rental company, where his responsibilities included setting up stages, tents, wedding floors and other event equipment; maintaining equipment; working with tools and ...
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