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IRI Mentorworks provides day program services to adults with disabilities to find employment in their community. Our philosophy is "Everyone Works". We truly embody this motto as over 50% of our clients work in their community. Our services are provided under the philosophy of person centered planning. Everyone gets individualized services and we work on developing our client's interest, skills a
✨Thriving Thursday's - Javier’s Story ✨
This week, we're highlighting Javier and his employment journey with IRI. Through dedication and hard work, Javier completed an internship at Anytime Fitness, which led to a paid employment opportunity.
Today, he enjoys connecting with members, building relationships with coworkers, and being part of a team that values his contributions.
Javier’s story is a great example of how employment opportunities can help individuals grow their confidence, develop new skills, and thrive in their communities.
Follow Javier’s journey and stay tuned next week as we hear from his manager about the impact he makes at Anytime Fitness and the value he brings to the team every day.
North Los Angeles County Regional Center California Department of Developmental Services Anytime Fitness
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This week on Thriving Thursdays, we’re hearing directly from Diego’s employer Pete at Open Book as he reflects on the positive impact Diego has made in the workplace. 📚✨
In this video, Diego’s employer Pete shares how Diego has grown in confidence, developed strong workplace skills, and has become a dependable and valued member of the team.
Pete speaks about his positive attitude, willingness to learn, and the meaningful connections he has built with both coworkers and customers along the way.
Diego’s journey is a reminder of how inclusive employment creates opportunities for growth and success not only for the people we support, but for the businesses and communities they are a part of as well 💙
Follow Diego’s journey and stay tuned next week as we hear directly from Diego about how he gained employment at Open Book, what his day-to-day looks like, and how his employment coach supports him along the way! 📚✨
North Los Angeles County Regional Center California Department of Developmental Services
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✨ IRI Presents: Thriving Thursday’s – Diego’s Story ✨
In this video, Diego shares his personal journey with us (IRI) and how the support he received helped him grow in confidence, independence, and opportunity.
Through his experiences, Diego talks about discovering his strengths, building workplace skills, and realizing what he is capable of achieving.
His story is a powerful reminder that with encouragement, community, and person-centered support, people can thrive and pursue their goals with confidence. We are proud to celebrate Diego and the incredible progress he continues to make on his journey.
Follow Diego’s journey and stay tuned next week as we hear from his manager about the impact he continues to make!
North Los Angeles County Regional Center California Department of Developmental Services
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04/20/2026
𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐮𝐛𝐚!
We are proud to recognize Walter for his contributions to IRI. He has supported a diverse group of persons served and consistently shows a strong ability to adapt his approach to meet each individual’s unique needs through person-centered practices.
Walter has played a key role in helping persons served secure volunteer opportunities and employment, as well as in developing meaningful PIPs. He brings creativity and thoughtfulness to his work, always finding new and effective ways to provide support. Persons served frequently share how much they enjoy working with him and how valued they feel because of his dedication.
Thank you, Walter, for the positive impact you make every day at IRI!
ID: Graphic titled “Employee Spotlight” featuring a professional headshot of Walter Cuba. He is shown wearing a navy suit, white shirt, and tie, smiling against a neutral background. The design includes the IRI logo and decorative shapes in green, yellow, and orange. Text highlights his name, “Walter Cuba,” and his role, “Employment Coach.” A quote reads: “I enjoy making a positive impact on the people that I serve. It’s a pleasure working with everyone here and all the people that I serve and I look forward to continuing working with IRI."
04/02/2026
Today, on Autism Acceptance Day, we take a moment to celebrate the amazing individuals on the autism spectrum who make our communities stronger, brighter, and more diverse.
At IRI, we’re proud to support and uplift the unique strengths, talents, and goals of the individuals we serve. For us, acceptance means creating spaces where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to be themselves.
We’re grateful to be part of a community that continues to grow in understanding, kindness, and inclusion not just today, but every day.
ID: A colorful graphic reading “Autism Acceptance Day – Let’s build an inclusive world!” in blue text on a light background. Surrounding the text are playful abstract shapes in yellow and blue. At the bottom, four simple human figures in pink, blue, orange, and purple stand with raised arms, representing diversity and inclusion. The Integrated Resources Institute (IRI) logo appears in the lower right corner.
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