Our core programs for adults with developmental disabilities include Independent Living, Supported Independent Living, Supported Employment, Community Day Program, and Work Incentive Planning Assistance (WIPA).Through our programs, our community grows stronger by including all who hope for a happy and independent life; a life of achievement, accomplishment and inclusion. Our Healthy Living concepts are integrated into all or our programs, as we encourage our program participants to eat healthy and ...

We work with adults with developmental disabilities aged 22 and above who have been referred to us from the Regional Center of Orange County. Developmental disabilities are a group of conditions that arise during the developmental period, typically before the age of 22, that can cause physical, learning, language, or behavioral impairments. These disabilities may affect a person’s ability to function independently in everyday life, and the impact can vary ...

Project Independence’s mission is to promote civil rights for people with developmental disabilities through services which expand independence and choice. We embraces the opportunities of multi-culturalism and inclusion in all aspects of business operations. This includes not only the direct provision of services to our consumers and their families, but also to our employees and stakeholders.

Project Independence is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was established 47 years ago to help people with developmental disabilities leave institutions to live independently. Today, we continue to advocate for the rights of this special-needs population and provide services that help them become and remain independent. The organization has an annual income of about $3.8 million. 501(c)(3) Tax ID #95-3147421 MORE ABOUT WHO WE ARE