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Photo of Donald Kremer, a successful advocate for air conditioned buses for persons served

Taking Action for Positive Change: Three Advocates Make a Difference

They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. For some of us taking that first step can seem daunting. That journey could come in many forms: striving for a personal goal, taking on a home project, embarking on an educational path, or in...

Photo of Jonathon Rosales at work at Best Buy with his colleague Gil

Working as a Team for Excellent Service

Jonathan Rosales has always enjoyed shopping at Best Buy. He really appreciated their excellent customer service. On one of his shopping trips, he expressed an interest in employment and inquired about any possible job openings that they may have. The sales...

Photo of Jon Seyster on his adapted three-wheel bicycle on the beach.

Jon Seyster: Riding with Heart

Jon Seyster (http://jonseyster.com), 32, of Simi Valley, has discovered his passion. Drawing great strength from his spirituality, he lives with cerebral palsy and hearing loss, “but I don’t allow that to stop me from living an amazing life,” as he...

Photo of Chad Brunot standing on the balcony in front of his own home. He has a happy grin.

A Place of One’s Own

Chad Brunot stands in the doorway of his very own home, sweet home. “Today is Day Number 80,” he announces. He moved in last June after surmounting great challenges to arrive there, fortified by his typical optimism and the support of his TCRC Service...

Photo of Jason Cantu's drawing titled "all over the map". The words on the top say "what a long, strange trip it has been".

All Over the Map

A featured artist in Santa Barbara author Debra Hosseini’s popular book, The Art of Autism, Jason Cantu, 28, had his first solo art show at TCRC’s office in San Luis Obispo. The show, All Over the Map, hung during the first quarter of 2014. This was the...

Ana Tamayo, Assistant Aide, reports on the weather for students at A.C.C.E.S.S. Secondary School. Moorpark, California.

Ana Tamayo and the Art of Graceful Transitions

Ana Tamayo gets up early every morning and goes to work, returning home by 3:00 p.m. She works at A.C.C.E.S.S, (Adult Community Center for Educational Support Services.) Offered through the Ventura County Office of Education, A.C.C.E.S.S. is an educational...

Luis on the job at Ralphs putting shopping carts back

Practicing Service, Community Connection and Humility at Ralphs

Wearing a bright neon vest over his Ralphs shirt to help drivers see him in the parking lot, Luis Prado pushes carts around. A lot. He’s been employed at Ralphs for over 14 years. He greets regular customers with a cheery smile and a wave, and comments,...

James Neal proudly holds up the "yes I can" award he received.

National Yes I Can! Award

Won by Arroyo Grande student James Neal The Yes I Can! Awards were established by the national Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), to honor children and youth with disabilities who have excelled. Thousands of children and youth have been recognized since...

Photo of DJ Chris Benedict with his audio equipment.

One Big Community (with Dancing)

Santa Barbara DJ Chris Benedict is also a presenter and a motivational speaker. He’s been holding monthly dance events that are fully accessible for people with disabilities. He’s expanding now, with a vision to reach out to the entire youth community of...

Brother hugs little sister who has down syndrome

What is Self-Determination?

En español: ¿Qué es el Programa de Autodeterminación?  The Self-Determination Program allows for individuals receiving services and/or their families to have the freedom to control and select the programs and services that support the goals in their...