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Program Staff
Our Independent Living staff are well trained and highly qualified. We actively recruit college graduates from the human services and social science fields. Our diverse staff come to us with varied educational backgrounds.

New staff participate in an intensive orientation and training period, including the Direct Support Professional training course, designed to provide standard competencies in the field. Monthly In-Service training, as well as opportunities for extended education opportunities ensure that the values of our agency, along with the most current training and information, are taught to our staff in a useful and professional manner.

Finally, Entitlement Specialists receive additional training to provide support to people in managing their bank accounts, paying bills, budgeting, and keeping track of Social Security, housing, and other benefits.
 
 
 
 
 
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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.