East Bay nonprofit helps people with disabilities live independently

An East Bay nonprofit founded in 1994 provides education, employment, housing, and supportive services to help adults with disabilities live independently, CBS News Bay Area reported.

The San Leandro-based organization serves approximately 1,100 clients each year, assisting them with skills such as personal care and applying for government benefits.

Clients have achieved milestones including moving into their own apartments and obtaining their first paychecks, with some securing jobs at major employers like Bay Area Rapid Transit and Lawrence Livermore Lab.

The nonprofit's founder has built strong relationships with state lawmakers and community leaders to expand affordable housing and job opportunities for people with disabilities.

Board leadership describes the founder as a visionary committed to community living for disabled people, helping turn the organization into a major support resource in Alameda County.