The Dayle McIntosh Center

05/29/2026

How do you measure independence?
How do you measure accessibility?
How do you measure confidence?
How do you measure quality of life?
How do you measure a CHANGED life?

The answer is - Home Access modifications so as an individual with disabilities you can live the life YOU choose!

When was the last time you checked out our Home Access page? We have so many new and available updates to this page including some of our Home Access resources and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to share along with success stories.

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

05/29/2026

TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY: Low Vision Support Group 2 is ready for June!

Are YOU ready to join us? Mark your calendars:

June 12th, 2026 * 1-3 PM

Get your ZOOM LINK NOW before summer sweeps you away! It's important for you to stay connected with us:

https://daylemc.org/event/low-vision-peer-support-group-2/2026-06-12/

Can't wait to connect!



Image description: Wendy supporting Danyelle using AT magnifier device at table

05/29/2026

Do YOU know your housing rights?

If your answer to this question is "no" -

You must not miss out on our Basic Housing Rights Workshop

June 25, 2026 * 2 PM

DMC Guest Presenter Public Law Center will help you become your own self-advocate with the right information and tools when it comes to understanding your housing rights.

Learn about tenant’s rights, affordable housing, ensuring safe and healthy living conditions, requesting reasonable accommodations or modifications for persons with disabilities, and navigating the eviction process.

Plan ahead to RSVP and get the ZOOM details.

Please e-mail us at [email protected] or call 714-621-3000



Image description: Graphic which reads Basic Housing Rights Workshop June 25, 2026 2 PM DMC welcomes guest presenter Public Law Center. RSVP for Zoom Link: 714-621-3300 or email [email protected], Inset photo features person's hand holding green KNow Your Housing rights post with house key as right photo shows scale with house and stack of paperwork with gavel. Image is in lime green and hot pink

05/29/2026

ATTN: DOR COUNSELORS! Magnify THIS:

As you already know the Boomer/GenX groups are our largest groups in the United States and in the State of California for aging older adults needing the support services and programs.

Did you know Assistive Technology has helped more individuals who have disabilities and older adults create a communications bridge toward independence and access to live the lives they choose?

Your day-to-day outreach and connection confirms this to be true as more individuals are in need - so let's work together to improve outcomes, create more independence and accessibility through DMC's AT FFS Program!

Assistive Technology is a lifeline to connection, growth, and having the ability to gain confidence in everyday life, as well as a way to create self-advocacy for our community.

DMC is happy to be working directly with Department of Rehabilitation with our AT Fee for Service Programs for the Orange and San Gabriel regions for Assistive Technology Assessments and Training. To learn more call us at (714)621-3300 or email [email protected]

Share our AT FFS Flyer:https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AT-FFS-Flyer-for-DOR-2025.pdf



Image Description: Michelle Ramos, Director of Community Support Services and Lizette Martinez, Assistive Technology Coordinator working with AT device magnifier

05/29/2026

Our community needs are changing - We need representation!
Do YOU speak Vietnamese, Spanish, Farsi, Arabic or Do YOU know ASL? Are you a Veteran? Are you a member of the LGBT+ Community?

If you say YES to any of the above and are a person with disabilities with a 'let's do this' donor seeking mindset with safety consciousness and long-term vision - We are looking for Board Representation to expand our consumer community outreach.

We also just grew our Veteran program need for outreach as well as addressing our growing population of individuals in our d/Deaf Community now reaching over 800,000 - We need Board representation more than ever for our d/Deaf community we serve in addition to key roles.

We are ACTIVELY recruiting for new working members to join our DMC Board of Directors to take action and create full working committees willing to put in the work to meet our very ambitious GROWTH GOALS ahead of our 50th anniversary next year 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 for this role with the ability to attract HIGH-LEVEL DONORS.

* A Finance Chair - to support our Board Treasurer - Must have a finance background and long-vision strategic planning for high sustainability.
Are you someone who was born to be an advocate for people with disabilities, Veterans and older adults.

Are you interested in sharing your lived experiences and your passion for our mission at DMC?

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

Is your donor network strong? i.e. Do you have high volume progressive outreach taking initiative?

Veterans with previous Board or high-level sales experience are highly encouraged to apply! https://daylemc.org/board/

Image description: Diverse group of older/younger adults with different disabilities smiling holding JOIN DMC's Board sign featuring DMC logo at park.

05/29/2026

Attention teachers and community partners!

The Dayle McIntosh Center is offering Pre-Employment Transition Services for youth who are Blind or Low Vision! Our services will include:

Self Advocacy Training
Job Exploration Counseling
Workplace Readiness Training
Paid Work Experience
Postsecondary Counseling Services

To qualify, youth must be ages 16 to 21, live in Orange County, and be connected with the Department of Rehabilitation.

Questions? Contact us by phone at 714-621-3300 or email at [email protected]

Image description: a flyer about DMC's Pre-Employment Transition Services for teachers and community partners with the above information and contact details

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

PLAN AHEAD! June is an exciting month!
So mark your calendar this summer as DMC joins forces welcoming Guest Presenter Community Counsel
for an informative and educational ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP!

Every single one of us is aging every day. No one is getting any younger.
What if ... you don't just age... but you become disabled because of aging?

770,000 in Orange County are part of this population!

Plan ahead for June as DMC Guest Presenter Elder Law & Disability Rights Center will help empower you with knowledge for one of life's challenging topics.

RSVP and get the ZOOM details. Please e-mail us at [email protected] or call 714-621-3000

Learn about essential estate planning topics such as wills, powers of attorney, advanced healthcare directives, and trusts so you can gain the knowledge needed to make informed decisions and confidently plan for the future.

We can't wait for you to join us!


Image Description: Graphic which reads Estate Planning Workshop June 18, 2026, 2PM, DMC Welcomes Guest PresenterElder Law and Disability Rights Center RSVP for Zoom Link: 714-621-3300 or email at housingdaylemc.org. IMAGE INSET features older adults with attorney at desk going over paperwork; to the right is the Estate Planning paperwork, a calculator and pen. Image is aqua and hot pink.

05/28/2026

Conversation creates understanding just as much as it does peer connection and nothing is better than being able to do that with your own peers.

Two weeks from today - JOIN US for conversation, understanding and peer connection when Disability Chat meets again!

Disability Chat

June 11, 2026

2:30-4:00 PM

Get your Zoom LINK in our FLYERS:

Disability Chat (English):https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disability-Chat-Flyer-2026-English.pdf

Disability Chat (Spanish): https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disability-Chat-Flyer-2026-Spanish.pdf

We are looking forward to connecting with you.


Image Description: DMC's Nelly and Luz having conversation inside DMC office at round able with dry erase board behind them.

05/28/2026

We can't believe May is over. But the exciting news is DMC Youth Connect meets
Every Second through Fourth Saturday.

Here's what we have scheduled for June:

June 13

June 20

June 27

We also want to remind our community that DMC Youth Connect is actively taking referrals for new participants to join our youth transitions program.

Share our FLYERS in English and Spanish:

DMC Youth Connect (English)https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DMC-Youth-Connect-Flyer-2026-English.pdf

DMC Youth Connect (Spanish)https://daylemc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DMC-Youth-Connect-Flyer-2026-Spanish.pdf

DMC Youth Connect Youth Transition Services

Open to OC residents with disabilities: Ages 14-24 can learn independent living skills to transition into adulthood.

* Socialize, gain knowledge and make friends.

* Learn and grow advocacy with others as you strengthen community ties

* Become active with your own peers.

* Expand your disability awareness with others.

* Share what inclusion means as you gain leadership abilities in independence.

QUESTIONS? Contact:

Nelly Gomez (Español)

Lead Youth and Information Coordinator

714-621-3300 ext. 316

[email protected]



Image description: Group of DMC Youth Connect participants outside on sidewalk smiling during group outing.