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Disability Week of Action

2025-04-20T21:39:20+00:00April 20, 2025|Advocacy Updates|

Orange County Rally to Save Medicaid! Right now, there’s a lot of talk in Congress about cutting Medicaid (which is called MediCal in California) —and that could hit people with developmental disabilities especially hard. If Medicaid gets cut, people with developmental disabilities could lose access to the healthcare they depend on every single day. We're talking about things like doctor visits, medications, therapy, and even basic preventive care. Without Medicaid, ...

California’s Master Plan for Developmental Services

2025-04-20T21:18:31+00:00April 20, 2025|Advocacy Updates|

California released a comprehensive plan last month aimed at reducing service barriers and enhancing support in employment, education, transportation, and health for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Master Plan is all about making life better and more independent for people with developmental disabilities in California. It aims to improve access to services like housing, healthcare, education, and jobs — and make those services more person-centered and easier to navigate. It ...

New Rate Model Launched in January with Mixed Results

2025-04-20T21:11:17+00:00April 20, 2025|Advocacy Updates|

Beginning in 2022, the state of California started implementing a new rate reform plan for developmental disability service providers, rolling it out in phases. The new reform system is essentially a guide that tells the state how much to pay disability service providers for the work they do. The rate reform plan was designed to gradually increase what the state pays disability service providers, which is great in theory because ...

AAPD and Disability Advocates Sue Social Security Administration and DOGE

2025-04-20T21:06:31+00:00April 20, 2025|Advocacy Updates|

If you’ve been hearing about budget cuts happening in the Social Security Administration and feeling worried, take a deep breath—advocates are stepping up to protect your rights. Groups like AAPD and Justice in Aging are fighting back because they know how critical these services are for people with  disabilities and their families. The goal of the lawsuit is to make sure the Social Security system stays accessible, fair, and fully ...

Project Independence Joins “We’re Here All Year” Campaign in Observation of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

2025-03-08T21:25:26+00:00March 8, 2025|In the News|

by: Dan Pittman Published: March 4, 2025 COSTA MESA...Project Independence (PI), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving adults with developmental disabilities in Orange County, is proud to observe Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) throughout March with the "We're Here All Year” campaign. The promotion is emphasizing that community, accessibility, and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities should be recognized and championed every day—not just in March. As a lifeline for one of the ...

Project Independence Earns CARF International 3-Year Accreditation

2025-03-13T11:08:33+00:00December 2, 2024|Uncategorized|

Local nonprofit is fully accredited for its employment and job development services for adults with developmental disabilities Project Independence (PI), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving adults with developmental disabilities in Orange County, announced that it has received a Three-Year Accreditation from CARF International, the highest level of accreditation the nonprofit accreditor of health and human services awards. As a lifeline for one of the county’s most challenged populations for nearly ...

The Benefits of Hiring People with Developmental Disabilities

2025-03-13T11:08:11+00:00November 20, 2024|Uncategorized|

In today’s competitive and ever-evolving workplace, organizations that embrace diversity and inclusion stand out as leaders of innovation and growth. One often-overlooked segment of the workforce is people with developmental disabilities, whose unique talents and perspectives can drive meaningful contributions to businesses and communities alike. Hiring individuals with developmental disabilities isn’t just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic decision that benefits productivity, morale, and company culture. Here are the top ...

Chance Theater Selects Project Independence As Community Partner

2025-03-13T11:07:45+00:00October 10, 2024|In the News|

Costa Mesa-based nonprofit selected by Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, to be a community partner for "Gloria"   Nonprofit Project Independence (PI) has been selected by Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theater company, to be a community partner for the theater’s production of the play “Gloria” at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage, running through October 28. The play’s audience and cast will have ...

A 21-Year Deli Career: Supported Employment Success

2025-03-13T11:07:21+00:00October 9, 2024|Press Releases, Supported Employment|

Steven has been successfully employed at a local Food for Less for 21 years,  a position he obtained with assistance of Project Independence.  In his role in the deli, Stephen prepares and cooks chicken and potato wedges, bakes breads and cookies, decorates cakes and provides general customer service. When asked about his many years of service, Steven shared that he enjoys working in the bakery and appreciates all of his ...

Project Independence Marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month

2025-03-13T11:06:57+00:00October 4, 2024|In the News, Press Releases|

Orange County-based nonprofit founded in 1977 successfully matches local employers and motivated employees with developmental disabilities Throughout the month Project Independence will be engaging in a variety of activities to educate employers and prospective employees on disability employment issues and its commitment to an accessible and equitable work culture.  (U.S. Department of Labor) Nonprofit Project Independence (PI) today announced it is joining with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability ...

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