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Photo of Jamie Burba, author and cancer survivor laughing as she wears assistive tech.

Jamie Burba: Author, Filmmaker, Cancer Survivor and Advocate

"What’s next is smart homes where Jamie can control the thermostat, open and close the curtains, and use the iPad to see who’s at the door...There’s so much potential.”...

TCRC's dental coordinator Kayla holds up a model of teeth while posing with a person served at a dental clinic

Regular Dental Clinics Bring Big Smiles

"...get it done so you can keep your teeth for life. I have my smile back and I couldn’t be...

Photo of Tilla being hugged by her newly found sister Debra

It’s Never Too Late to Find Community

Haga clic aquí para español by Patricia Forgey “I want a hug!”…Of course, I said “yes!”! My first interaction with Tilla told me so much about her spirit, her nature – about whom she is and the person she has become. The support and...

Photo of Jessica Clay in her motorized wheelchair. Jessica is wearing the flowy custume of the dancer who does an arabesque from the back of the chair.

Graceful Expressions: One Young Woman is Changing Minds Through Dance

As the auditorium lights dim, the elegantly costumed dancers glide across the stage with delicate grace. At first glance, you might not notice that one of the dancers is using an electric wheelchair; that dancer is Jessica Clay. Jessica has been dancing since...

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...