Toward Independence, Inc.

Toward Independence, Inc. Toward Independence, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities

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01/21/2026

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In this weekโ€™s update, weโ€™re sharing several exciting developments across Toward Independence.We highlight the new aquaponics system recently completed at ou...

As we reflect on ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง ๐‹๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ ๐Š๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‰๐ซ. ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ, we are reminded that the fight for civil rights did not end with one moveme...
01/20/2026

As we reflect on ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง ๐‹๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ ๐Š๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‰๐ซ. ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ, we are reminded that the fight for civil rights did not end with one movement or one moment in history. It continues today in many forms including the ongoing effort to protect and uphold the ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐š๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ.

These rights include the right to be respected, to be included in the community, to make personal choices, and to live full, meaningful lives with the supports they need. Disability rights are civil rights, and they are an essential part of the inclusive world Dr. King envisioned.

To help share this message, ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ข๐ง๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ž ๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ž ๐ก๐ž๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ž๐ ๐œ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐š ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ž๐จ ๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‘ฉ๐’Š๐’๐’ ๐’๐’‡ ๐‘น๐’Š๐’ˆ๐’‰๐’•๐’” ๐’‡๐’๐’“ ๐‘ท๐’†๐’๐’‘๐’๐’† ๐’˜๐’Š๐’•๐’‰ ๐‘ซ๐’†๐’—๐’†๐’๐’๐’‘๐’Ž๐’†๐’๐’•๐’‚๐’ ๐‘ซ๐’Š๐’”๐’‚๐’ƒ๐’Š๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’Š๐’†๐’”. This video reinforces these fundamental protections and reminds us that advocacy, awareness, and action matter every day.

People with developmental disabilities are leaders, employees, neighbors, friends, and valued members of our communities. Honoring their rights means honoring their humanity and continuing the work of justice, equity, and inclusion.

Letโ€™s move forward together, committed to building communities where ๐š๐œ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ, ๐๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ are not privileges, but expectations for everyone.


Toward Independence, Inc. Greene County Board of Developmental Disabilities Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities Miami County Board of Developmental Disabilities Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services Ohio Health Care Association Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

The Bill of Rights isnโ€™t just words on paper..... itโ€™s lived every day.In this video, individuals at Toward Independence take the camera and share their rig...

๐ŸŽ‰ ๐„๐ฑ๐œ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ž๐ฐ๐ฌ๐ŸŽ‰Toward Independence, Inc. was recently featured in both the Xenia Gazette and Fairborn Daily Herald ๐Ÿ“ฐ Th...
01/16/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ ๐„๐ฑ๐œ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ž๐ฐ๐ฌ๐ŸŽ‰

Toward Independence, Inc. was recently featured in both the Xenia Gazette and Fairborn Daily Herald ๐Ÿ“ฐ These stories shine a spotlight on two very special milestones: ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“-๐ฒ๐ž๐š๐ซ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ž ๐œ๐š๐ฉ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ž ๐ฌ๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  and our celebration of ๐Ÿ“๐ŸŽ ๐ฒ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž! โณโœจ

This isnโ€™t just about history; itโ€™s about the incredible people who have made TI what it is today. From our dedicated staff to the amazing community members we serve, every story, every smile, and every effort has built the foundation for this milestone. ๐Ÿ’™

Sealing the time capsule was a way to capture memories, dreams, and hopes for the future, a promise that the next generation of TI leaders will see just how much heart and commitment our community has poured into these 50 years. ๐ŸŒŸ

Weโ€™re proud of our past, energized by our present, and excited for the future. Check out the articles, share the excitement, and help us spread the TI pride with your friends, family, and teams! ๐Ÿš€

https://www.xeniagazette.com/2026/01/15/toward-independence-seals-time-capsule/

https://www.fairborndailyherald.com/2026/01/15/toward-independence-seals-time-capsule/


Greene County Board of Developmental Disabilities Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities Ohio Health Care Association Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services Miami County Board of Developmental Disabilities

XENIA โ€” Ever wonder what goes into a time capsule? Just ask the folks at Toward Independence, 81 E. Main Street in downtown Xenia โ€” they know all about it.

This Is My Story: Victoria Randhawa on Advocacy, Growth, and Finding Purpose at Toward Independence
01/12/2026

This Is My Story: Victoria Randhawa on Advocacy, Growth, and Finding Purpose at Toward Independence

Victoria shares her personal and professional journey, from growing up in a single-parent household and navigating uncertainty after graduate school, to disc...

๐ŸŽ„โœจ A Magical & Merry Christmas at Toward Independence! โœจ๐ŸŽ„Christmas Day was nothing short of magical! As some of Toward I...
12/26/2025

๐ŸŽ„โœจ A Magical & Merry Christmas at Toward Independence! โœจ๐ŸŽ„

Christmas Day was nothing short of magical! As some of Toward Independence's family came together to celebrate with the amazing individuals we serve, families, friends, and our dedicated staff. Together they celebrated with laughter, joy, and holiday cheer that filled the room from wall to wall.

The festivities began with the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Claus! ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿคถ Their warm smiles, cheerful waves, and festive greetings immediately lit up the room. Individuals shared their holiday wishes, families joined in the fun, and staff made sure every little moment was full of joy.

And just when we thought the magic couldnโ€™t get any biggerโ€ฆ the Grinch sneaked in! ๐Ÿ’š At first, he tried to swipe a few treats, but the laughter of everyone around him melted his Grinchy heart. Soon he was laughing, dancing, and even joining in a few holiday games, proving that even the Grinch canโ€™t resist a Toward Independence Christmas!

Of course, Frosty the Snowman made his grand entrance, twirling and tapping his broomstick, spreading snow-filled laughter everywhere he went. โ„๏ธโ˜ƒ๏ธ Individuals joined in the fun, dancing along and giggling as Frosty playfully โ€œsnowedโ€ on everyone with a sprinkle of magical winter fun.

And if that wasnโ€™t enough holiday magic, some of Santaโ€™s reindeer came to visit! ๐ŸฆŒโœจ Their twinkling noses and gentle presence added a sparkle to the day, giving everyone the chance to get close, pet them, and marvel at the wonder of the season.

Throughout the day, there were heartwarming moments everywhere you looked: hugs, high-fives, playful antics, and the kind of laughter that fills the heart. Families connected, staff shared in the fun, and individuals experienced a day full of pure joy and holiday magic.

This celebration reminded us why community, connection, and togetherness are at the heart of the holiday season. From everyone at Toward Independence, we are so grateful for the smiles, laughter, and love that filled the room.

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! May your season be full of joy, magic, and memories to last a lifetime! ๐ŸŽโค๏ธ

Toward Independence, Inc. Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Ohio Health Care Association

We had an absolute blast celebrating the sealing of our 50th Anniversary Time Capsule with an awesome mix of staff, the ...
12/16/2025

We had an absolute blast celebrating the sealing of our 50th Anniversary Time Capsule with an awesome mix of staff, the individuals we proudly serve, and even some of our past CEOs joining in on the fun! The laughs, the memories, and the togetherness made this moment one for the history books.

From sharing stories of the โ€œgood old daysโ€ to imagining what the next 50 years will look like, this celebration was full of heart, pride, and a whole lot of smiles. This time capsule is packed with our legacy, our mission, and the joy that makes Toward Independence so special.

Thank you to everyone who helped us seal up 50 amazing years. Hereโ€™s to the past, the present, and an even brighter future ahead! ๐Ÿ’™โœจ

๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‚ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐๐š๐ฒ ๐œ๐ž๐ฅ๐ž๐›๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐งโ€™๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฉ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐›๐ž๐œ๐š๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐๐š๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌโ€”๐ž๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ฒโ€™๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ž๐ฑ๐œ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ! ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ‰One of the ...
12/15/2025

๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‚ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐๐š๐ฒ ๐œ๐ž๐ฅ๐ž๐›๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐งโ€™๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฉ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐›๐ž๐œ๐š๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐๐š๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌโ€”๐ž๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ฒโ€™๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ž๐ฑ๐œ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ! ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ‰

One of the incredible individuals we serve in ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ, Holly, got to celebrate her birthday (๐˜ข ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜บ ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ, ๐˜ฃ๐˜ถ๐˜ต ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜บโ€ฆ ๐˜ช๐˜ต ๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ถ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ญ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ด! ๐Ÿ˜‰) in true Cincinnati style at Paycor Stadium watching the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Baltimore Ravens! ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ–ค

Even with the cold temperatures and the Bengals coming up short on the scoreboard, Hollyโ€™s spirits were anything but down. She took in all the game-day excitement, proudly cheered on her favorite team, and stayed warm with some much-needed hot chocolate โ˜•. To top it all off, she even got to see Santa ๐ŸŽ…, adding a little holiday magic to an already special birthday experience!

Seeing the joy on Hollyโ€™s face reminds us why moments like these matter so much. Itโ€™s about more than just the game; itโ€™s about inclusion, celebration, and making memories that will last long after the final whistle.

Happy Birthday, Holly! ๐ŸŽˆ Thank you for bringing the energy, the smiles, and the Who Dey spirit no matter the weather or the score.

๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ–ค ๐–๐‡๐Ž ๐ƒ๐„๐˜!!! ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿงก

Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Ohio Health Care Association Toward Independence, Inc.

๐ŸŽ‰ ๐‚๐ž๐ฅ๐ž๐›๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐…๐ข๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ซ ๐Ÿ“๐ŸŽ-๐˜๐ž๐š๐ซ ๐€๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ! ๐ŸŽ‰What an unforgettable way to close out our 50-year celebratio...
12/12/2025

๐ŸŽ‰ ๐‚๐ž๐ฅ๐ž๐›๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐…๐ข๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ซ ๐Ÿ“๐ŸŽ-๐˜๐ž๐š๐ซ ๐€๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ! ๐ŸŽ‰

What an unforgettable way to close out our 50-year celebration! On Wednesday Night, December 10th, employees, their friends, families, and the people we are honored to serve all gathered together at the beautiful Clifton Mill for one final anniversary event.

With ๐Ÿ“ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ, a stunning ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ-๐Ÿ๐ญ ๐‚๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐š๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ž ๐๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ•,๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ค๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ, and even a visit from ๐’๐š๐ง๐ญ๐š, the evening captured the magic of the season and the spirit of our mission. Seeing everyone from team members, loved ones, and individuals we support sharing in the wonder of the display truly reminded us why Toward Independence, Inc. has stood strong for half a century.

โœจ ๐“๐ก๐š๐ง๐ค ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ to every staff member who continues to give so much of themselves.
โœจ ๐“๐ก๐š๐ง๐ค ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ to the families and friends who support our work.
โœจ And ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ง๐ค ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ to the people we serve, who inspire us every single day.

As we wrap up this milestone year, we carry forward the same passion, compassion, and commitment that has defined us for 50 years. Hereโ€™s to the next chapter and the next 50 years of empowering people to live their best lives. ๐Ÿ’™

Greene County Board of Developmental DisabilitiesMontgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Darke County Board of Developmental DisabilitiesMiami County Board of Developmental Disabilities Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services Ohio Health Care Association Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

๐ŸŽ„โœจ Todays the Day - Christmas Without Barriers โ€” A Free Community Holiday Celebration! โœจ๐ŸŽ„Join us for an inclusive and jo...
12/05/2025

๐ŸŽ„โœจ Todays the Day - Christmas Without Barriers โ€” A Free Community Holiday Celebration! โœจ๐ŸŽ„

Join us for an inclusive and joy-filled evening on December 5th from 5โ€“9 PM at Toward Independence, 81 E. Main St., Xenia, OH 45385!

Bring your friends, family, and holiday spirit for a night full of festive activities:
๐ŸŽ Gift making at the Jingle Workshop
๐ŸŽฌ Holiday movie in the Holly Lounge
๐ŸŒŽ Visit the North Pole Sensory Room
โ™ฟ Accessible changing rooms and tables available

This event is open to children and adults with disabilities, and weโ€™d love to have you join us!

โญ RSVP to be a Shining Star:
sarah-gerber@ti-inc.org
937-818-1136

Letโ€™s celebrate the season without barriersโ€”together! โค๏ธ๐ŸŒŸ

12/02/2025

๐ŸŒŸ Join us for the Greene County Resource Fair TOMORROW! ๐ŸŒŸ

Connect with local organizations, explore helpful programs, and discover community resources designed to support you and your family. This free event will feature: CareSource, Greene County Public Health, Buckeye Health Plan , Hope Spot, Toward Independence, Inc. , United Way of the Greater Dayton Area, Greene County Family & Children First, Miami Valley Community Action Partnership and many more.

๐Ÿ“ Toward Independence, Inc.
๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, December 3
๐Ÿ•” 5 PM โ€“ 7 PM

Happening during the One Bistro Community Meal โ€” no RSVP required!

โœจ Christmas Without Barriers โ€” A Free Community Holiday Celebration! โœจ๐ŸŽ„Join us for an inclusive and joy-filled evening o...
11/28/2025

โœจ Christmas Without Barriers โ€” A Free Community Holiday Celebration! โœจ๐ŸŽ„

Join us for an inclusive and joy-filled evening on December 5th from 5โ€“9 PM at Toward Independence, 81 E. Main St., Xenia, OH 45385!

Bring your friends, family, and holiday spirit for a night full of festive activities:
๐ŸŽ Gift making at the Jingle Workshop
๐ŸŽฌ Holiday movie in the Holly Lounge
๐ŸŒŽ Visit the North Pole Sensory Room
โ™ฟ Accessible changing rooms and tables available

This event is open to children and adults with disabilities, and weโ€™d love to have you join us!

โญ RSVP to be a Shining Star:
sarah-gerber@ti-inc.org
937-818-1136

Letโ€™s celebrate the season without barriersโ€”together! โค๏ธ๐ŸŒŸ

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Change lives. One person at a time.

We are a non-profit organization that serves adults with developmental disabilities across 5 counties in Ohio. We are all about creating miracles for those that we serve every single day. Whether it is helping someone learn a new skill, gaining more independence, connecting with their community or simply providing high-quality transportation, we take pride in helping each and every one of the individuals that we are honored to serve to take one more step toward their own independence.