Vocational Visions details local programs serving people with disabilities, highlights city partnership
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Vocational Visions told Mission Viejo council it serves more than 400 participants from North Orange County at two local facilities, offers supported employment and day‑training programs, and partners with the city (Parks & Rec) on work placements and community inclusion.
Dan, director of development for Vocational Visions, presented the nonprofit’s community-based services to the Mission Viejo City Council, highlighting that the organization supports approximately 400 participants in two local facilities (roughly 40,000 square feet of space) with about 150–185 staff. Vocational Visions provides supported employment, adult development programs, day training, medical day services and clubhouse programs and partners with the city on job placements for participants (for example, facility restroom opening and cleaning under Parks & Recreation).
Dan said Vocational Visions is funded primarily through the California Regional Center and the State Department of Rehabilitation, and emphasized the organization’s goal of increasing independence and work skills among participants. He also noted volunteer and community engagement—participants logged about 3,300 volunteer hours in the past year and travel to the facility from across North Orange County.
Councilmembers thanked Vocational Visions for its long partnership with the city and noted the positive local impact of employment and volunteer opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
