HISTORY
On February 1, 1982, a group of seven families met at the home of Brad and Connie Aust to discuss the future for their loved ones dealing with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities. The options for housing looked grim, but instead of accepting defeat these seven families created a program that would provide adequate care and a “forever home” for their loved ones– today we call that program Reaching Maximum Independence, Inc. (RMI).
Thirty-nine years have passed since the living room summit in Brad and Connie Aust’s home and RMI still remains a sanctuary for people and families that are faced daily with the challenges and joys of IDD. In those thirty-nine years, RMI has become a reputable 501©(3) that is known for always putting the needs of participants first. As a team, RMI has guaranteed that its participants are as integrated in the San Antonio community, no different than anyone else.
Since its founding, RMI has grown from serving seven families to serving 202 in a variety of different ways. Some live with their families and receive assistance in their own homes. Some live in HCS (Medicaid funded) homes shared by 3 or 4 people. Others live in traditional ICF (Medicaid funded) 6-bed group homes that are immersed throughout San Antonio.
In addition to the housing program, RMI operates a day program – Life Enrichment Program (LEP) – that further guarantees individuals are integrated into the San Antonio community. The objective of RMI’s day program is to teach and implement the life skills that are needed for those who are not yet ready for pre-vocational training.
Thirty-nine years have passed since the living room summit in Brad and Connie Aust’s home and RMI still remains a sanctuary for people and families that are faced daily with the challenges and joys of IDD. In those thirty-nine years, RMI has become a reputable 501©(3) that is known for always putting the needs of participants first. As a team, RMI has guaranteed that its participants are as integrated in the San Antonio community, no different than anyone else.
Since its founding, RMI has grown from serving seven families to serving 202 in a variety of different ways. Some live with their families and receive assistance in their own homes. Some live in HCS (Medicaid funded) homes shared by 3 or 4 people. Others live in traditional ICF (Medicaid funded) 6-bed group homes that are immersed throughout San Antonio.
In addition to the housing program, RMI operates a day program – Life Enrichment Program (LEP) – that further guarantees individuals are integrated into the San Antonio community. The objective of RMI’s day program is to teach and implement the life skills that are needed for those who are not yet ready for pre-vocational training.
MISSION
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The mission of Reaching Maximum Independence, Inc. is to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) reach their maximum level of independence. |
Our vision is for all people with IDD to be able to reach their individual maximum level of independence. |
VISION
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PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT
RMI’s philosophy is that of inclusion. We believe all individuals should be able to fully engage in and benefit from all the resources and activities available within our community. These activities include: volunteerism, employment, and life skills training.
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Our Office
8248 Vicar Dr San Antonio, TX 78218 Call Us 210.656.6674 |
Email us at
marketing@rmihomes.org
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Reaching Maximum Independence (RMI) is a 501c3 organization.
Our mission is to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach their maximum independence.
Our mission is to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach their maximum independence.