The Dayle McIntosh Center

The Dayle McIntosh Center Access and equity, by and for, people with disabilities and older adults.

The purpose of the Dayle McIntosh Center is to partner with individuals who have disabilities as they gain the resources, knowledge and skills to live independently.

What a year it has been! We at DMC want to thank all of you who have supported us this year through our fundraisers. We ...
12/19/2025

What a year it has been! We at DMC want to thank all of you who have supported us this year through our fundraisers. We appreciate your sincere love for DMC and helping us to grow and plan ahead for 2026.

While it has not been the easiest year, we still have hope. And that is because of all of you who believe in what we can do to continue to serve a community in need.

The holidays are here, and so is tax time after the holidays. Your tax-deductible donation https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZGDDYL7MLHKHNhelps support our plans and goals as OC's only Independent Living Center.

We have big plans with new things developing for the New Year in ways we can continue to expand our outreach as your donations help us serve more people with disabilities, older adults and Veterans in need.

Your support means everything and we are truly grateful!

Thank you! We're taking a social media sabbatical for a few weeks but will be back here in January. Wishing you all a healthy and safe holiday season!!!



Image Description: DMC's Liza smiling outside with snow in the background, trees and lights wearing forest green hat, sweater and gloves holding white donation box with DMC blue logo and "Donate" on the front. Image has burgundy border

Love, love, love. What's not to love about See's chocolate? A classic red Valentine heart-shaped box of chocolates with...
12/19/2025

Love, love, love. What's not to love about See's chocolate?

A classic red Valentine heart-shaped box of chocolates with milk and dark assorted gems of yummy goodness! Creamy soft centers, old-time favorites like molasses chips, caramels, nougat centers, walnut squares, Scotchmallow, Bordeaux, and more. There's a flavor for every season of love and every reason why you'll want to indulge in sharing this love with family, friends and everyone you care about.

Your every purchase helps DMC share our love with community in supporting people with disabilities, older adults and Veterans in providing additional support in what we do.

Order from DMC today! https://www.yumraising.com/store/valentines-day-2026-2026-for-the-love-of-dmc-valentines-storefront-f2e5/Stamed59009

We thank you for your support!

❤️

Image description: Classic red heart-shaped valentine's box with red bow on the lid. Inside the box Milk Chelsea, Milk California Brittle®, Milk Bordeaux™, Dark Chocolate Buttercream, Milk Almonds (3), Milk Almond Caramel, Dark Walnut Square, Dark Caramel Pattie (2), Dark Bordeaux™, Dark Normandie®, Dark Scotchmallow®, Milk Beverly®, Dark Butterchew®, Milk Butterchew®, Dark Almonds (2), Milk Rum Nougat, Dark Almond Nougat, Milk Butterscotch Square, Milk Vanilla Nut Cream, Milk Mayfair®, Milk Mocha, Milk Molasses Chips (3).

It is an enlightening time,as the year comes to an end.We remain grateful for being here,and thank you, our community, o...
12/19/2025

It is an enlightening time,
as the year comes to an end.
We remain grateful for being here,
and thank you, our community, our friends.

As reflect on what we've accomplished together,
let there be light,
for advocacy means,
keeping dedicated in our plight.
Independence and access -
are more than just words -
they're about being seen,
with a voice to be heard.

Amplifying this together,
in our capabilities,
let's there be equity and inclusion,
for people with disabilities.

We thank you for being here,
and supporting us in what we do,
We are humbled and grateful,
that our community includes YOU.

Happy Holidays to all,
may peace and good health find you with cheer,
as we wish you all the best
in our shiny New Year!

Your friends in service,
Dayle McIntosh Center for the Disabled

In just a few weeks 2026 is here. Do you have your January calendar figured out to be part of our DMC Community connecti...
12/19/2025

In just a few weeks 2026 is here. Do you have your January calendar figured out to be part of our DMC Community connection?

We're going to help you out and get you started.

New Year's Resolution ONE --- Attend more DMC events and Plan ahead for 2026.

* * DMC Blind/Low-Vision Peer Support Groups 1 and 2 are listed on our January Calendar https://daylemc.org/events/month/2026-01/

** DMC Deaf Services Events can be accessed here:https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-DMC-Deaf-Events-Flyer.pdf

** DMC Housing Workshops(English) https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-DMC-Housing-Community-Workshops-10.30.pdf

** DMC Housing Workshops (Spanish):* DMC Housing Workshops (Spanish)
https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Talleres-de-Vivienda-10.30.25.pdf

** DMC Disability Chat meets monthly: https://daylemc.org/wp-content/
uploads/2025/11/Disability-Chat-Flyer-10.31.25.pdf

** DMC QD&P resumes in Februaryhttps://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/QDP-Flyer-2026-.pdf-FINAL-UPDATED.pdf

New Year's Resolution TWO - Take Action as an Advocate

** Join Community Empowerment Network :https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DMC-CEN-Flyer-2025.pdf

New Year's Resolution THREE - Grow Disability Etiquette Knowledge.
** Sign up for training https://fs29.formsite.com/MeXKDF/pae5uzqnda/index

Get started on your journey of independence and access at DMC:
* Contact us Today: 714-621-3300 *https://daylemc.org/contact/



Image description: DMC Plan Ahead and DMC blue logo on dark blue spiral planning calendar notebook.with pen on desk with other calendars and office plant. Image has a red border

Riverside County has approximately 120,000 veterans, making it the third largest Veteran population in California.It is ...
12/18/2025

Riverside County has approximately 120,000 veterans, making it the third largest Veteran population in California.It is with this growing population DMC is happy to announce that we have a new additional job opening for a Veteran Independence Program Advisor in Riverside County.

Are you a person who loves to serve and support our Veterans who have dutifully provided service to our country?

Do you have knowledge about the American Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act and Fair Housing Act?

Does maintaining a caseload of 45 consumers excite you?

Do you have strong core values with solid business ethics?

Are you confident with decision-making, problem-solving and are you highly organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines?

Are you a highly skilled person who is able to assess, assist, monitor, budget, collaborate and stay focused to serve meeting several needs at once?

Are you able to travel 60% of the time, being punctual to meetings, provide direct services without being flustered by commuting and traffic?

If you're a driven person who is ready to make a difference, who can work independently making sound decisions, modeling immaculate leadership by example to proudly represent DMC to our service personnel in need - we'd love for you to apply for our open role as Veteran Independence Program Advisor in Riverside County.

Independent Living philosophy values and Riverside County residency a huge plus!

Learn More: https://daylemc.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/


Image description: Dayle McIntosh Center is hiring a Veteran Independence program Advisor Riverside County in white text on purple background with silhouette of three people in the center DMC blue logo is in upper right hand corner on white and image has blue border.

As we head into a New Year - we want to remind our community that everyone is welcome at DMC. If you are a person born w...
12/18/2025

As we head into a New Year - we want to remind our community that everyone is welcome at DMC. If you are a person born with disabilities, acquired them along your journey through accident, illness, or military service as a Veteran, or through aging as an older adult, or a youth in transition to adulthood - everyone is welcome at DMC.

If you have not joined our mailing list yet, we encourage you to do so: https://daylemc.org/mailing-list/ as subscribing to our mailing list will keep you up-to-date on our workshops, educational trainings and offerings all year long.

We also encourage you to subscribe to our events calendar: https://daylemc.org/events/ From Google Calendar, iCalendar, Outlook 365, or Outlook live, go to this link above and to the lower right hand corner to stay in the loop so you never miss an event listed here.

Contact us today: https://daylemc.org/contact/ and get your independence journey started with DMC in the New Year! We look forward to connecting with you!

Image Description: DMC Front office team L-R: Mareli, Bianca, Paola and Nelly smiling inside DMC reception area. Mareli, Bianca and Paola hold "Everyone is welcome here" sign with hands and hearts as Nelly points to it smiling.

Independent Living Skills (ILS) is one of DMC's core services. We strive to help individuals with disabilities and older...
12/18/2025

Independent Living Skills (ILS) is one of DMC's core services. We strive to help individuals with disabilities and older adult achieve true independence and self-sufficiency in everyday tasks, skills and find solutions for what that may look like.

From Time Management to Budgeting to Technology Training on an adaptive device, ILS covers broad ground in what we can do to help individuals find the freedom in having access to live the lives they choose.

Start the New year off by exploring what we offer by checking out our ILS web page: https://daylemc.org/services/skills-training/independent-living-skills-training/ and share our flyer:https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DMC-ILS-Program-Flyer-10.31.25.pdf

We look forward to connecting with you!



Image Description: ILS Team Anita and Paul working with LCD tablet

New Year's Resolutions... Do you have any? Do you wish to make a difference and impact? Do you wish to help us fundra...
12/18/2025

New Year's Resolutions... Do you have any? Do you wish to make a difference and impact? Do you wish to help us fundraise? We are ACTIVELY recruiting for FIVE additional members for our DMC Board of Directors - and it is imperative we find volunteers to actively take on a CHAIR role for 2026.

We are looking to build ACTION-ORIENTED committees willing to put in the work to meet our very ambitious 2026 GOALS for meeting our fast-growing community of people with disabilities, older adults and Veterans.

Specifically, we are seeking those with extensive Board expertise to fill these open roles:

* A Fundraising Chair - to rally an entire committee together for intensive donor outreach. Solid track record preferred.

* A Finance Chair - to support our Board Treasurer - Must have a finance background.

Are you someone who was born to be an advocate for people with disabilities, Veterans and older adults.

Does the opportunity to make a difference in the community excite you?
Is outreach and networking in Orange County your thing?

Do you consider yourself to be a seasoned business pro with finance, fundraising, legal, recruiting and strategy?

Do you have a Government background or vast non-profit expertise to create seats at the table to amplify DMC's voice in the community?

Does volunteering excite you and are you committed to actively participate in sharing your voice and vision?

If this sounds like you - you just might be a fit for our DMC Board of Directors!

Apply Now! https://daylemc.org/board/


Image Description: JOIN DMC's Board of Directors logo in blue on white with DMC logo on each side of a circle. Text reads We are actively recruiting FIVE more members to our DMC Board of Directors. Grid image features 2025 Board: Top Row: President, Tony Clement, VP, David Flores, Secretary Suzanne Allee, Treasurer, Jose Pena, Second and Third Rows feature Board Members At-Large, Bhumit Shah, Jann Jaffe, Griffin Dooley, Tolu Adedoja, Gracie Doran and Grace Yhap.

As we fast approach the holidays, we are reminded once more that our homes matter and access within that home = true ind...
12/18/2025

As we fast approach the holidays, we are reminded once more that our homes matter and access within that home = true independence.

When was the last time you checked out our Home Access page?

Did you know we have lots of before and after photos of home modifications we've been a part of that have provided access and independence to our community members who have disabilities?

Come check it out: https://daylemc.org/home-access/
Share our Flyer:https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Home-Access-Flyer.pdf

There you will also find important fall prevention information, too! Come visit our page today or contact us: Please contact us at (714) 621-3300

We look forward to connecting with you!



Image Description: DMC Home Access Team smiling - Left to Right: Esme with clipboard, Ivan with yellow tape measure in doorway and Ana with blue ruler marking door frame

Disability-Friendly Community Initiative is here FOR YOU. We certainly hope DFCI is on your New Year's Resolution list a...
12/18/2025

Disability-Friendly Community Initiative is here FOR YOU. We certainly hope DFCI is on your New Year's Resolution list as you resolve to be MORE INCLUSIVE by signing up for our disability etiquette training! There is nothing like starting off a brand new year by refreshing your training or introducing yourself to a way to build bridges in our community as you learn and empower yourself with knowledge and improve relating skills.

Check out our DFCI page today! https://daylemc.org/disability-friendly-community-initiative-dfci/

Share our DFCI Flyer and plan on joining us in 2026:https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Disability-Friendly-Community-Initiative-DFCI-Flyer.pdf



Image description: Diverse group of young and older adults gathered together around a table discussing inclusion and why it matters.

DMC's roots came from advocacy far before we even opened our doors in 1977. Advocacy is still a vital piece of our found...
12/17/2025

DMC's roots came from advocacy far before we even opened our doors in 1977. Advocacy is still a vital piece of our foundation as an Independent Living Center.

It is in our advocacy movement we create essential change through awareness and working together.

We are Now Taking Referrals: DMC's Systems Change Advocacy. https://daylemc.org/systems-advocacy/

* Learn how your story can build opportunity for advocacy.

* Connect and share to create support.

* Join forces in advocating to pave the way for equal opportunity and human rights.

Learn more about our Community Empowerment Network:https://daylemc.org/.../2025/05/DMC-CEN-Flyer-2025.pdf



Pictured: DMC's Systems Change Advocate BreeAnna Adner with stack of advocacy books at DMC's office conference table.

Image Description: DMC's Systems Change Advocate BreeAnna collaborating with Systems Change Advocate Alessia during regional meeting at DMC.

No Wrong Door. Are you familiar with our ADRC program? For those of you who are not familiar with ADRC we wanted to sh...
12/17/2025

No Wrong Door. Are you familiar with our ADRC program? For those of you who are not familiar with ADRC we wanted to share that The Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) assists older adults and individuals with disabilities with an array of services to support independent living and avoid institutionalization. The ADRC is a collaboration of partners, which allows access to outside community organizations to more wholly serve the disability and aging community with their comprehensive needs in practice of the No Wrong Door service model. Our core services include Information and Referral, Options Counseling, Short-Term service coordination and transitions from long-term facilities.

We invite you to learn more: https://daylemc.org/adrc/

Image description: ADRC Team Mareli and Esme smiling peeking through an open door leading to DMC.

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501 N Brookhurst Street Ste 102
Anaheim, CA
92801

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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