Read more about Living my Best Self-Determined Life!
I have a part-time job and have transportation, so I can get to work on my own. I have a few personal assistants that drive me to outings. We go out into the community to do the things that I enjoy when I want to do them, not on someone else’s schedule.
Read more about Meet Kion!
He is in the Self-Determination Program (SDP). Kion is an independent thinker, sensitive to sound, lights, tastes, and smells. He is persistent, rule bound, and very friendly. Kion is currently on a children’s team in Modesto. Kion started the Self-Determination Program May 1, 2022.
Read more about Central Valley Community Organizer – Rebecca D.
I’m in the Visalia office. I’m in charge of networking and advocating for all of the people that we serve.  I’m meeting as many elected officials as I can, like Mayors, Vice Mayors, City Council Members, Assemblymembers, etc. RICV received two proclamations for National Disability Employment Awareness Month and one for Disability Awareness Month.
Read more about Meet Charles!
I got involved in this new Self-Determination Program and learned about it through Far Northern Regional Center and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities. I was appointed to the Self-Determination Advisory Committee and now I’m the Chair.
Read more about Sylvia D.—An Employment Success Story
Being successful starts even before I have to work, it starts with my uniform and arranging transportation through Access. I always schedule a little early so I can be on time even if there is traffic or the driver is late. Being on time is part of being professional.