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Why Olmstead Matters: Protecting the Right to Community Living
Nearly 50 years ago, Project Independence was founded on a belief that was far from universally accepted at the time: people with developmental disabilities should have the opportunity to leave institutional settings, live more independently, and become active members of their communities. That belief has guided Project Independence since 1977. Today, the people we serve live in their own homes and apartments, work at businesses throughout Orange County, shop in their neighborhoods, build friendships, volunteer, participate in community activities, and make choices about how they want to live their lives. More than two decades after Project Independence was founded, ...
Matthew has a lot to be proud of!
Our Project Independence job developer, Carla Compton, interviews Mathew as he’s finishing his shift at Ralphs. What do you love about your job? Stocking products on the shelves Helping customers Helping other associates Getting everything done on time Bagging groceries Doing a sweep And putting away shopping carts Tell me about your promotion I got promoted for the first time back in February and I went form Courtesy Clerk positionto General Merchandise Clerk position which I am currently working at now. Not only that, but I also got levelled up for the first time. Do you have another opportunity ...
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