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California’s Master Plan for Developmental Services
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, ...
New Rate Model Launched in January with Mixed Results
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 ...
AAPD and Disability Advocates Sue Social Security Administration and DOGE
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 ...
Project Independence online fundraiser helps build supportive community one step at a time
The nonprofit Project Independence of Costa Mesa has transformed its 11th annual Walk for Independence into a virtual fundraising event and is inviting participants to walk from Sunday through Sept. 12 and enjoy a live online celebration on the final day. Accessible at proindependence.org, the event will feature short inspirational videos, interactive workout sessions, special guests, easy ...
Project Independence Joins “We’re Here All Year” Campaign in Observation of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
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 ...
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 ...
