The Independent Way was founded in 1950 in San Leandro by a group of families that decided they weren t going to send their children to state hospitals. For fifty years we have worked to enable individuals with developmental disabilities overcome as much as possible their disabilities and become autonomous, self-sufficient and welcomed members of their communities. We are currently working with over 600 people. We have found that one of the most effective venues in which to integrate individuals with developmental disabilities into the community is the workplace. Our clients benefit from social interaction and a well-earned paycheck.
Employers benefit from productive, dedicated employees.
And the community benefits from the dynamic interaction of all its members. Production Services and Community Employment Services are not merely training programs. They are fully operational production centers employing individuals with developmental and physical disabilities individuals. Our quarterly newsletter will keep you updated on what's going on at The Arc-Alameda County and in the legislature.