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members as full partners in their community."

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“No person can sincerely try to help another person without helping himself or herself.”

About Us

Employment & Community Options strives to create and support opportunities for adults with disabilities and economically disadvantaged seniors in making choices to live, work and enjoy life in their community with dignity and respect!

Press Center

Welcome to the Employment & Community Options Online Press Room!  Here you will find information on Employment & Community Options, its leaders, media contacts and more. 

Brief History of Employment & Community Options
Established in 1985, Employment & Community Options is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization providing programs for
Individuals with disabilities, including:

  • Integrated Employment
  • Supported Employment
  • Mobility Training
  • Assistive Technology
  • Independent Living Services
  • School to Work Transition Services
  • Senior Community Service Employment Program (San Diego)
  • Employment Services Program

Employment & Community Options Media Contacts
Nancy Batterman
CEO/President
(858) 565-9870 ext.104
nbatman@communityoptions.org

Deidre Scotland
Development & Public Relations Officer
(858) 565-9870 ext.103
dscotland@communityoptions.org

Employment & Community Options key employees, their titles, and contact information:
Rachelle Benson
Vice President of Programs & Services
rbenson@communityoptions.org
(858) 565-9870 ext.115

Bryan Ducote
Chief Financial Officer
bducote@communityoptions.org
(858) 565-9870 ext. 108

Employment and Community Options

Independent Living Housing Complex at Viviente

Living Skills
  • Quality
  • Innovation
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Integrity
  • Vision
  • Professionalism

Employment & Community Options provides services in five counties of California including San Diego, San Bernardino, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Alameda.