Coach’s Corner with Giovanni Fajardo

Coach Giovanni sitting with a client

” 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.”

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Coach’s Corner with Crystal Limon

“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.”

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CalABLE – Summing it Up!

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…

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CAL-ABLE Accounts: Overview

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.

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DESI Friendship Day 2022

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…

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Outreach and Advocacy

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…

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