PROGRAMS
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HIRE US
Becoming Independent Employment Services specializes in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to become valuable and successful employees in the community.
EVENTS
Our events support the many programs and services we offer that help close to 1,000 men and women with disabilities.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
We could not do our important work without the help and support of our current business and foundation partners.
What the community is saying about Becoming Independent
“Your participants bring a breath of fresh air. You can tell they really enjoy doing something that’s important, productive and helps others.”
Jen Oberti
Redwood Empire Food Bank
“When my son began the Autism Integrated Services pilot program he became happy again. He felt important and was treated with dignity and respect.”
Wendy Mattola
Parent of Person Served
“We have worked with BI for nearly 10 years. During that time we have found them to be extremely customer focused, creative and 100% reliable.”
Mark Sachs
Restoring Vision
“We really believe in BI. We love what they’re doing. We want them to go on for another 40 years.”
Ken & Sharon Maiolini
Parents of Person Served & Past Board President / Current Board Member
What We Stand For
Elevating
Human Abilities
Becoming Independent Annually by the Numbers
People Served
Hours of Service
Employees
%
Rate of Satisfaction
Annual Budget
Income Earned by People Served
*Includes an average of 90 attendees per month during this fiscal year served at community dances hosted by Becoming Independent at Steele Lane Center.
**Includes 2,700 hours of service during this fiscal year for service through community dances.
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