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Popcorn With Purpose: Movies That See Ability Differently
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…
Read MoreCoach’s Corner with Giovanni Fajardo
” 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.”
Read MoreCoach’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.”
Read MoreCalABLE – 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…
Read MoreCAL-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.
Read MoreClients of the Month!
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!
Read MoreDESI 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…
Read MoreOutreach 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…
Read MoreClient of the Month – Miguel
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…
Read MoreClient Of The Month – Freddy
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…
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