Check out the calendar section for special events, meetings, and other key dates at VV!
Creating Pathways for Adults with Disabilities




March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!

In 1987 then President Ronald Reagan proclaimed March as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.  When Governor of California, he signed the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Act into law!  


Vocational Visions will be displaying banners on our buildings during the month of March to promote Developmental Disabilities Awareness.

In support of NDDAM, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities ( NACDD ) has partnered with the Association for University Centers on Disabilities ( AUCD ) and the National Disabilities Rights Network ( NDRN) to create a social media campaign to promote awareness by showcasing the excellent work that is being done to celebrate and improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities. If you have something you would like to share as part of this campaign such as personal stories, successes, talents, videos, news articles, photos etc.,please reach out to us ASAP. There is still time to get our entries into the 2020 campaign. Share A Story
 


Special Needs Trusts

Howard Neufeld, Esq., a Vocational Visions Board Member has offered to provide a presentation at Vocational Visions about Special Needs Trusts if there is interest.  If you are interested please let us know.

Special Needs Trusts (click here to email us)

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Valentine Celebrations


Emeritus program participants making sweet treats to share!

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New Employment Partnerships!

Ann Lee, who lives in Rancho Santa Margarita just started her job at Macy's, The Shops at Mission Viejo, working in the shoe department!




Macy's The Shops at Mission Viejo


Dylan Harding has new job as a Courtesy Clerk at Ralph's San Clemente!  Dylan was working at Walmart in Laguna Niguel but wanted a job closer to home.


Ralph's San Clemente

Desiree Brereton's first day on the job at Ted's Place in Laguna Niguel was February 25, 2020!  She is loving her new job!  Stop by for lunch on Tuesdays or Thursdays to say hi!


Ted's Place

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If you know of an employer who is looking to hire one of our participants directly, or would consider partnering with us in our Paid Internship Program (PIP) contact Amy Gill at agill@vocationalvisions.org or by phone 949-837-7280 ext. 231!
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Up, Up & Away

Participants from our Pala DTAC program enjoyed the experience of riding a hot air balloon at the Great Park!





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The Mission Viejo Library wants to know how to better serve people with disabilities.  Use this link to take their online survey through March 10th!

Take the Survey




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Calendar

Daylight Savings Begins                             March 8, 2020
Board of Director's Meeting                         March 25, 2020  
Developmental Disabilities Month                March 2020
Memorial Day*                                          May 25, 2020
Independence Day(observed)*                   July 3, 2020
Enchanted Evening Gala                             September 26, 2020

* Vocational Visions is closed on these days

Save the Date!

Enchanted Evening
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Hyatt Regency
Newport Beach / John Wayne Airport