UPCOMING EVENTS:

◊ April 27, 2012 Annual Fundraiser

“An Enchanted Evening”

◊ 2013 Fall Fundraiser

◊ 2013 Annual Meeting

Vocational Visions

26041 Pala, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Phone: (949) 837-7280

Fax: (949) 859-9962

www.vocationalvisions.org

info@vocationalvisions.org

Tax ID #95-2972669

Vocational

Visions

Annual Report

2010 - 2011

VISIONARIES CLUB MEMBERS 2011 - 2011

Since 1974, Vocational Visions has helped thousands of men and

women with disabilities obtain employment, further education and

reach both professional and personal goals.

All of our participants are identified by state agencies as having intel-

lectual, developmental and or other disabilities. Effective support in-

creases the level of functioning for many of these men and women,

thus maximizing their quality of life vocationally, economically

and socially. At no charge to our participants, we offer a variety of

comprehensive services for adults with developmental and other dis-

abilities.

Our mission is to provide the highest quality program opportunities to

serve the vocational, economic, and social potential of persons with

developmental and other disabilities, and to promote the life en-

riching potential of full community inclusion.

~Empowering individuals to define and achieve their vision

~Maximizing the quality of life

~Participating fully in society

About Vocational Visions

Our Mission

Success

LIFETIME

ACHIEVEMENT $50,000 +

Irvine Health Foundation

City of Mission Viejo

Craig & Amy Nickoloff

Samueli Foundation

Tarsadia Foundation

Richard & Pat Trillwood

Orange County United Way

The Wasserman Foundation

Weingart Foundation

INSPIRATIONAL

LEADERS $5,000 +

City of Mission Viejo

Beoing Employees Fund

Chris Kortlander

Ed & Michal Masada Lee

Steven Lovell

Konica Minolta

Craig & Amy Nickoloff

Nick’s Restaurants

Orange County United Way

Spectrum Risk Management

Tarsadia Foundation

The Wasserman Foundation

Richard & Pat Trillwood/

Electron Beam Engineering

SYMBOLS

OF HOPE

$500 to $999

Daniel & Ada Bora

Lois Clenney

Lew & Jo Anne Coppersmith

Marge Earl

Elks Lodge MV/Saddleback

Leroy & Patrica Ellington

Tim & Janet Fleming

Cindy Frerking

Lawrence Gross

Juel Hansen

Kathryn Hebel

Hilary & Tom Hurt

Edward & Rosemarie Kenna

Kim Kortlander

Sheri Lee

Kevin Maddock

Peter & Alex Neptune

Jim & Pam Pasino

Milt & Lynda Ratcliff

Taco Bell

William & Joan Waiksnis

Debbie Watkins

GUILDING

LIGHTS $1,000 to $4,999

Susan Bachtelle

David & Linda Baird

Steve Bell

Richard & Lori Boultinghouse

Bruce & Pam Bugland

Donald Bunker

Cecil & Louise Capps

City of R. Santa Margarita

Kathy & Mike Collins

John & Gesine Connolly

Patrick & Barara Deming

Michael & Sharron Dumas

William Fain

Ching & Humei Feng

Robert Follman/R.A. Industries

Terry & Diane Haffey

HBLA

Ron & Claudia Hill

Kiwanis Club of Laguna Hills

Nancy Livingston

James Lovelle

Tami Lutzker

Sharon Meredith

Howard & Alana Neufeld

Pacific Western Bank

Barry & Meryl Resnick

Larry & Carol Roberts

Rotary Club of Mission Viejo

Rotary Club of San Clemente

John Roth

James Smith

Thomas & Sharon Smith

Soka University

Stonefield Development

Robert & Susan Strube

Norman & Luella Syler

The MERIT Companies

Ross & Maureen Thomas

Rafael & Sandra Traver

Veolia Transportation

Vogt/Resnick/Sherak

Rodney & Carol Wilbert

Jim & Pat Yeckel

Dr. Linda Albers

Dave Anserson

Sandy Anderson

Andrea Armstead

AT&T Pioneers

Sean Bailey

David Baird

Linda Baird

Adrienne Bean

Jack Berger

Larry Bill

Mary Bradsher

Jim Brogan

Sandy Brogan

Ellie Cantrell

Lois Clenney

Terri Collins

John Connolly

Arthur Cooper

Jill Cooper

Alyssa Corsetti

Rose Mary Coward

Connie De La rosa

Duncan Dieterly

Carolyn Dorin-Watkins

Roland Fernandez

Joseph Foley

Dawn Funkhouser

Marguerite Glynn

Kris Graham

Patricia Griggs

Aprille Harris

Donna Haskill

Ed Haskill

Lynda Head

Catherine Hebert

Jessica Henderson

Jackie Huckleberry

Wayne Hunt

Nancy Hunter

Hilary Hurt

Blake Ingram

Maria Jacobs

Barbara Johnson

Melissa Jones

Ed Kenna

Kiwanis Club/Laguna Hills

Kim Klavzar

Rebekka Knoles

Fred Kushner

Ed Lee

Mayumi Lee

Sheri Lee

Rosemarie Leonard

Brian Lively

Nancy Livingston

James Lovelle

Jessica Maccaro

Marlon Machado

Linda Mackie

John Maginnis

Valerie Maginnis

Sharon Meredith

Mike Mitchell

Yolanda Mooney

Magaret Nakamura

Peter Neptune

Howard Neufeld

Tina Neukirch

Jason Nino

Carol Roberts

Ken Rook

John Roth

Gilbert Rowland

Bari Russell

Nika Shoemaker

Keith Sims

Margaret Stillwell

Norman Syler

Luella Syler

Richard Trillwood

Keanu Trujillo

Dixie Tucker

Dennis Walsh

Debbie Watkins

Cathy Wetmore

Scott Winchell

David Wise

Vocational Visions has just completed its 37th year providing daily

programming, training, and employment support for men and

women with developmental disabilities. It has been a wonderful

37 years. We have grown, and expanded time and again. Programs

and people have been added and space and buildings have been

secured. The success and stellar reputation of the organization in

the community is obvious.

What perhaps is not as obvious is the difficulties the last few years

of reduction in state and school district funding has presented. Adjustments

have been made in staff benefits, hours worked and positions assigned. The staff are

dedicated, compassionate, and exemplary leaders--the true strength of the organiza-

tion. This has been true for as many years as the organization has been in existence.

We feel very blessed to have employees who have committed their working lives

to making a better world for men and women with disabilities, despite the difficul-

ties funding cuts present.

We realize that we must continue to let the legislature know that any additional

cuts to state support could be devastating. Many years ago the state committed to

providing ongoing services to men and women with developmental dis-

abilities. It is imperative that this not change. Luckily, Vocational Visions has

support from people like you. Much of the organization’s success is made possible

by the generous support given by family members, community friends, employers,

volunteers and donors. Each of you has contributed a significant component neces-

sary for developing a strong organization. Thank you so much for all you have done.

Sincerely,

Kathryn Hebel Executive Director

VOLUNTEERS 2010-2011 LETTER FROM EXECUTIVE DIREC-

Participant Earnings*

*Includes earnings from both community employers and Vocational Visions

$22,500

$815,050

$4,330

$66,303

$1,292 Supported

Employment

Work Activity

Program

Adult Development

Program

Emeritus

DTAC

Edward W. Kenna

Chairperson

Parent Representative

Tina Neukirch

Vice Chairperson

Project Manager

Nancy Livingston

Treasurer

City of Mission Viejo

Dr. Linda Albers

Secretary

Adult Education, SVUSD

Larry Bill

Trader Joe’s

John Connolly

Attorney at Law

Arthur Cooper, C.F.P.

Cooper McManus

Joe Foley

Attorney at Law

Patricia Griggs

Ret. CVUSD

Principal

Wayne Hunt

Consumer

Representative

Hilary Hurt

Electron Beam

Engineering

Eduardo Lee

Wahoo’s Fish Taco

Sheri Lee

The Merit

Companies

James Lovelle

Bethesda LC

John Maginnis

Administrative Hearing

Officer

Howard Neufeld

Attorney at Law

John Roth

Attorney at Law

Richard Trillwood

Electron Beam

Engineering

Dennis Walsh

SVUSD Board of Edu-

cation Member

Our Board of Directors 2010 - 2011

66

111

114

5163

78

62

50

ADP

Clubhouse

DTAC

Direct Placement

Emeritus

HRS

Supported

Employment

Work Activity

Participants Served by Program

April 2011, “An Enchanted Evening…

in Key West”

Income $6,022,248

Expenses $5,843,159

OUR NUMBERS 20010-2011

$708,972

$1,287,613

$912,566 $122,827

$812,379

$1,090,265

$44,802

$534,018

$329,717

Administration

ADP

Clubhouse

DTAC

Emeritus

Fundraising

HRS

Supported

Employment

Work Activity

Program

During the last fiscal year,

Vocational Visions served the needs of

595 men and women.

Low overhead costs meant that $.92 of

every dollar donated

directly benefited our

participants.

The City of Mission Viejo was Vocational

Visions’ 2011 Employer of the Year. The City has

shown a continual commitment to supporting

Vocational Visions and its participants in on-

going employment in our community. They

provide jobs that promote self-sustainability and

community inclusion.

The city of Mission Viejo has been in-

strumental in supporting our efforts to offer full

inclusion. The employment opportunities they

offer have directly provided support for 15 individuals with developmental

disabilities. The city also offers Vocational Visions support in our fundrais-

ing efforts though grants and attendance at our events.

Vocational Visions looks forward to many years of partnership with the City

of Mission Viejo.

Trish Kelley, Dennis Wilberg,

Nancy Livingston and

Kathryn Hebel

2011 Employer of the Year

City of Mission Viejo

Walk & Talk - November 2010

$4,837,548

$393,535

$337,278

$453,887

Customer Fees

Fund Development

and Other

State Support

SVUSD

Supported Employment Program

Supported Employment offers the individual an opportunity to work in either a

group setting at a business with a Vocational Visions job coach providing training,

supervision, encouragement, and company satisfaction or to work independently

with less supervision, but continued support from Vocational Visions. A full time

Job Developer works with each person to determine interest and capability and

develops jobs in the community based on this information. Businesses benefit by

having competent, dependable, well–trained employees.

Health Related Services

This is an individualized program for adults with developmental disabilities who

also have restricted medical conditions. The staff includes a licensed nurse and per-

sonal attendants to meet all needs for personal growth and development as well as

nursing intervention. Site-based training includes socializations skills, sensory

stimulation, communications skills, self-care and leisure. The program is also de-

signed to include community integration, which enhances community interaction

and awareness, purchasing skills, and decision making in planned community out-

ings. The goal of the program is to maximize the opportunity for peer interaction and

community integration.

Direct Placement

This program is open to Department of Rehabilitation participant who are on a voca-

tional track. The purpose of this program is to assist individuals with disabilities

(but not necessarily people who have a developmental disability) who require job

placement services to find and maintain competitive employment. These individuals

may have learning disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, orthopedic disabilities, ac-

quired brain injuries, or may be blind or visually impaired as well. Services pro-

vided are based upon each individual’s strengths, abilities, work experience and ca-

reer preference.

Clubhouse Program

The Clubhouse Program is the only south Orange County clubhouse for adults with

developmental disabilities to provide recreation, socialization, and educational

support in an atmosphere that encourages self-determination; the members vote on

all aspects of running this program. The Clubhouse relies solely on membership

dues and donations.

Day Training Activity Program

This program is provided in our facility and in the community, and of-

fers participation in leisure activities, recreation and instruction in daily

living skills. Individual staff ratios assure supervision and optimum com-

munity integration. A weekly theme in the classroom offers many oppor-

tunities for cooking, art, music and socialization. Opportunities are also

available for people with ongoing medical conditions requiring constant

care and supervision.

Work Activity Program

This work training program provides assessment, vocational training and

counseling to over 100 participants. It can be a stepping-stone to many

opportunities for future employment in the community. Businesses bring

jobs to us such as assembling, collating, and mailings. These jobs pro-

vide a paycheck for our workers and an opportunity to develop and use

new skills.

Adult Development Program

The ADP program is perfect for those individuals whose needs are best

served by being in the community 100% of the day. Close supervision

with a 1:4 staff to participant ratio offers optimum integration and par-

ticipation. Activities include supported work, mobility training, and par-

ticipation in community-sponsored programs, events and classes.

Emeritus Program

This fine arts program is perfect for those persons who choose not to be

in a work setting or whose skill levels are regressing due to illness or

age. It provides a daily curriculum filled with stimulation activities de-

signed to involve each participant. Many activities are provided in the

community.

Our Programs