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Project Independence - Enriching the Lives of People with Developmental Disabilities

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Project Independence
Project Independence was established in 1977 by dedicated families of people with developmental disabilities who envisioned more for their loved ones than lives of segregation, prejudice and institutionalization. This group of parents came together to form Project Independence to allow people with developmental disabilities to live in the community and to exercise freedom and personal choice over their own lives. The Independent Living program was one of the first of its kind in Orange County, and now serves hundreds of people, providing support that allows people the tools and the confidence to take their rightful place in the community.

Vantage Foundation
"To provide quality support for meaningful community integration and employment with the most significant developmental disabilities through person-centered planning, well-trained staff, and growth opportunities for all." Vantage Foundation was incorporated in 1976 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. We were licensed by the Department of Social Services and vendored by the Developmental Disabilities Center as a Behavior Management and Adult Development Program. We were also vendored to provide limited transportation. We had a strong commitment to individuals with disabilities and the need for a comprehensive support network between policy makers, service providers, advocates, and consumers and their families.

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Project Independence’s mission is to promote civil rights for people with developmental disabilities
through services which expand independence and choice. Project Independence provides supported employment
and independent living services for people with developmental disabilities in Orange County, California as well as
disability benefits planning, and an opportunity for disability travel and recreation through its Access to
Adventures Program. Project Independence also has services available to businesses interested in hiring employees with developmental disabilities and has a special program promoting healthy living with a disability.