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Project Independence Earns CARF International 3-Year Accreditation

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 ...

The Benefits of Hiring People with Developmental Disabilities

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 ...

Chance Theater Selects Project Independence As Community Partner

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 ...

A 21-Year Deli Career: Supported Employment Success

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, ...

Project Independence Marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month

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) ...

Up Close With Carla Compton of Project Independence

Carla Compton is the Job Developer for Project Independence where she specializes in creating job opportunities for people that are uniquely abled. She was hired in January 2009 as an Entitlement Specialist, then assumed her current position in June 2010. What do you do in your spare time? In my spare time, I work out a ...

Up Close With Donna Voss of Project Independence

Donna Voss joined Project Independence (PI) in July of 2018 as a Community Support Specialist in the Independent Living Department. In June of 2019, she was promoted to Independent Living Area Manager – North County, where she now supports clients with independent living and supported living services. When did you begin working at PI? I started ...

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