Our Stories About Community Empowerment
What does independence really mean? It’s more than just living on your own. It’s the freedom to make choices. The dignity of a job with purpose. The confidence to be a part of your community and knowing you belong there.
D.E.S.I: How did you come to work for D.E.S.I? Paloma: I was looking for a job after I graduated from Cal State LA in 2016. I graduated with my bachelor’s in public health, so I was trying to do something…
Here at D.E.S.I., we thought it would be fun to share a few movie recommendations to enjoy throughout the year. All of these films explore themes we think about often in our community. They’re kind, uplifting stories about people with…
” I’ve learned that autism can present itself in many different ways, and you have to tailor the way we work with our clients differently for each one. They’re all great people and willing to work with you, but I’ve learned that they’re all just very different individuals.”
“You have to have a lot of patience and understanding of each individual because they’re all completely different. So you can’t work with each individual the same exact way. You have to see the needs of each one.”
How to Open an ABLE Account Good news – you can handle the whole thing online. No in-person appointments or long lines. You’ll just need your basic info and a bank account for your first deposit. That deposit only has…
D.E.S.I. wants to make sure our community knows about a great opportunity to save money and not lose benefits. D.E.S.I. recommends setting up an ABLE account because we understand the needs of our clients.
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.…