Our Stories About Community Empowerment
Wow – Happy March everyone! It’s been a few months since we last spoke and well this time we have some exciting items to share with you!
Love was definitely in the air! At the end of February, the DESI team gathered at our headquarters in East LA to welcome over 50 family members and clients for an afternoon of fun games, food, and dancing! Facilitated by…
At D.E.S.I., our role in the community does not stop at providing direct services for our clients with intellectual disabilities. As we work to integrate our clients, we are committed to making the community a better place for everyone. D.E.S.I.…
We’re halfway through June but we couldn’t go on and not mention our client of the month, Miguel Lugo! A comedian, entrepreneur, and a go-getter, Miguel is working hard at starting up his very own non-profit. Through this nonprofit, he plans…
It’s been a while since we last posted, but we are excited to share our September client of the month with you! This month we’ve selected Freddy, a recent graduate of Glendale Community College. This fall, he began his first…
At DESI, we strive daily to celebrate the talents and accomplishments of people with disabilities. We want to live in a more inclusive and equitable world and recognize there is work to be done to achieve this goal. On a…
Meet May’s Client of the Month! We are so proud to highlight this individuals’ accomplishments and hard work. Armando grew up in the Southeast Los Angeles area, in the city of Bell. He has worked in various places like Metro…