Dayle McIntosh Center For The Disabled

What Dayle McIntosh Center For The Disabled does

Dayle McIntosh Center for the Disabled (DMC) is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1977 and headquartered in Anaheim, operating as Orange County's only Independent Living Center. It delivers a portfolio of approximately 15 distinct human-service programs — including the Veterans Independence Program (VIP) at 79 VA Medical Centers nationwide, Personal Assistant Services (PAS), Peer Counseling, the Mobility Management Professionals Program (MMPP), Deaf Services, Blind/Low-Vision Services, Housing Services, Advocacy, and an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) — to people with disabilities, older adults, and Veterans. DMC does not sell products or licenses; all services are free to eligible consumers, with revenue derived entirely from federal and state grants (ACL, DOR, CDA, VA), local government funding (CalOptima, OCTA, City of Anaheim), and individual donations.

The organization's operating model is community-led and hub-based: a majority of employees have disabilities themselves and provide peer support, while consumer acquisition flows through referrals from VA medical centers, hospital discharge planners, case managers, family networks, and self-referrals. There is no proprietary technology platform — the "products" are direct human service interactions delivered in-person, by phone, and via Zoom. Programs function as a coordinated service ecosystem rather than a modular technology stack, with cross-program referrals connecting consumers to comprehensive independent living support.

DMC's strategic trajectory in 2024-2025 shows geographic and programmatic expansion. In September 2024, VIP services extended into Riverside and San Bernardino Counties alongside partner Center for People with Disabilities (CPWD). In February 2025, DMC revived the Mobility Management Professionals Program (MMPP) with OCTA funding, targeting 90 consumers in FY2025 and 125 in FY2026. In January 2025, a partnership with Able South Carolina extended peer-to-peer youth disability support nationally. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors led by President Tony Clement, with Brittany Zazueta as Executive Director.

Name

Dayle McIntosh Center For The Disabled

Legal name

Dayle McIntosh Center for the Disabled

Website

https://daylemc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dayle McIntosh Center for the Disabled is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1977 that operates Orange County's only Independent Living Center, delivering free disability, aging, and Veterans support services through 15+ programs funded by government grants and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Aging Independent Living Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

Keywords

• Independent living services
• Disability support programs
• Veterans independence program
• Personal assistant services
• Peer counseling support

Headquarters

HQ city

Anaheim

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: Primary funding from federal and state government sources including Administration for Community Living (ACL), California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), California Department of Aging (CDA), and local government sources
2. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations; fundraising events such as the 48th Anniversary Community, Learning and Impact Fundraiser
3. OCTA Grant Partnership: Grant funding from Orange County Transportation Authority to operate Mobility Management Professionals Program; OCTA awarded over $8.6 million in the last year to organizations serving seniors and those with disabilities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Dayle McIntosh Center (DMC) is a nonprofit Independent Living Center that provides free disability support services to people with disabilities, older adults, and Veterans in Orange County and surrounding counties. Its core offerings include the Veterans Independence Program, Personal Assistant Services, Peer Counseling, Mobility Management travel training, advocacy, assistive technology, blind/low-vision and deaf services, housing and home access assistance, youth transition, and an Aging and Disability Resource Center. All services are delivered at no cost to eligible consumers through a hub-and-referral model funded by government grants and donations.

Product overview

The Dayle McIntosh Center is Orange County's only Independent Living Center, operating since 1977 as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The center provides a comprehensive suite of disability support services organized as distinct programs rather than a unified software platform. Core programs include the Veterans Independence Program (VIP) for veteran care coordination, Personal Assistant Services (PAS) for caregiver registry and IHSS support, Peer Counseling for cross-disability support, and the Mobility Management Professionals Program (MMPP) for travel training. Additional services span advocacy, assistive technology, blind/low-vision services, community transitions, deaf services, home access, housing assistance, independent living skills, youth transition, and an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). These programs function as interconnected service offerings rather than a modular technology product, with referrals and partnerships connecting consumers across the service ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Veterans Independence Program (VIP) A program jointly established by the VA and HHS offering Veterans personalized home and community-based services, allowing them to manage VA-funded support including assistive devices, transportation, personal care, and caregiver support.
• Personal Assistant Services (PAS) A registry-based service that helps individuals with disabilities and older adults connect with caregivers for personal care and housekeeping needs, including assistance with IHSS program eligibility and application.
• Peer Counseling Cross-disability peer support services providing mentoring between people who have adjusted to disability and those newly acquiring disabilities, including one-on-one support and peer support groups.
• Mobility Management Professionals Program (MMPP) Travel training program that connects consumers with Travel Trainers for individualized instruction on using public transportation, including trip planning, bus riding safety, reduced fare applications, and ACCESS paratransit assistance.
• Advocacy Services Services helping individuals with disabilities and older adults advocate for their rights and access to resources.
• Assistive Technology Provides assistive devices and technology to help individuals with disabilities maintain independence.
• Blind/Low-Vision Services Services helping individuals who are blind or have low vision gain independence, including skills training and peer support.
• Community Transitions Program Program helping individuals transition from institutions to community living.
• Deaf Services Services empowering Deaf individuals with a better quality of life through advocacy and support.
• Home Access Program Services helping individuals access and modify their homes for disability accessibility.
• Housing Services Housing assistance services for individuals with disabilities.
• Independent Living Skills Training Training services to help individuals with disabilities develop skills for independent living.
• Youth Transition Program Preparing youth with disabilities for adult life through transition services.
• ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center) Information and referral center connecting individuals with disabilities and older adults to resources and services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Veterans can receive caregiver financial assistance and remain in their homes independently
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OCTAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2025OCTA partnered with DMC to revive the Mobility Management Professionals Program (MMPP). The program aims to educate consumers on public transit use for independence. OCTA awarded over $8.6 million in the last year to organizations serving seniors and those with disabilities.
• Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to revive Mobility Management Professionals Program (MMPP) for travel training and transportation access. DMC partnered with OCTA for 13 years (2009-2022) and is now re-launching the program in 2025. OCTA provides grant funding for the program.
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency partnering to deliver the Veterans Independence Program (VIP) at 79 VA Medical Centers nationwide. VIP was jointly established by VA VHA and HHS ACL in 2008.
• Center for People with Disabilities (CPWD) in ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent Living Center that partnered with DMC to extend the Veterans Independence Program to more Veterans. CPWD serves as the national coordinating center for referrals.
• Long Beach VA Healthcare CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVA Medical Center referring Veterans to DMC's Veterans Independence Program and providing ongoing collaboration for veteran services

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AARP Foundation: National nonprofit serving older adults, including programs on independent living and caregiver support. Covers a much broader portfolio than DMC's local services but addresses an overlapping beneficiary base and draws on similar ACL/AoA funding streams.

Direct peers

• Resources for Independent Living (RIL): Bay Area Independent Living Center offering personal assistant services, advocacy, and independent living skills training under the same federally-mandated ILC framework. Direct functional peer.
• The Whole Person: Kansas City-based ILC providing independent living, personal assistant, and disability advocacy services with similar funding mix (federal grants, donations). Directly comparable ILC operating model.
• Able South Carolina: Independent Living Center in South Carolina listed in DMC's data as a Jan 2025 partnership peer. Comparable ILC model delivering peer support, independent living skills, and advocacy across a similar cross-disability population.
• Center for People with Disabilities (CPWD): Colorado-based Independent Living Center named in DMC's data as a national coordinating center partner for the Veterans Independence Program. Operates the same cross-disability, peer-supported ILC model funded by ACL/DOR.
• Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC): California ILC providing cross-disability independent living services, peer support, and advocacy funded through the same ACL/DOR/CDA grant pipeline as DMC. Directly comparable operating model.

Regional players

• Rolling Start Inc. Inland Empire Independent Living Center serving San Bernardino and Riverside counties — the same two counties DMC is expanding VIP into. Comparable ILC model with overlapping geographic boundary; closest functional peer in DMC's expansion markets.

Others

• Paralyzed Veterans of America: National nonprofit serving veterans with spinal cord injuries and related disabilities. Overlaps with DMC's VIP segment and veteran referral pipeline but is membership/advocacy-driven rather than an ILC service provider.
• Disability Rights California: California's federally-funded Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system. Adjacent rather than direct — both serve the same disability population in California but DRC focuses on legal advocacy and rights protection while DMC delivers direct services.
• CalOptima (OneCare) Healthy Aging Programs: Orange County health plan listed in DMC's data as a core financial partner. Comparable in funding-side alignment around dual-eligible seniors and disabled members but operates as a payer rather than direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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