about us

a place you
belong

Options For All is a California, 501(c)3 non-profit organization, dedicated to creating and supporting opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

introduction

We provide our clients with opportunities to enjoy life in their community with dignity and respect.


Mission & Vision

Dignity Respect Community

Options For All’s mission to create and support opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in making choices to live, work and enjoy life in their community with dignity and respect.

“Thank you Options For All for inspiring dreams for everyone. You have definitely inspired me.”

- Kyle, Film and Media Studio

Participant

This is the default image

The Best Vision is Insight

Over 35 years ago, eight adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in San Diego county embarked on a path toward universal social equality. Today this journey has become Options For All, a non-profit organization creating opportunities for adults with I/DD in making choices to live, work and enjoy life in their community with dignity and respect.

Since our inception in 1985, we now serve over 1,500 consumers across the state of California with more than 8 innovative programs.

Description of the event. 20 words max. Lorem ipsum et dolor ipsum dolor amet, consectetur adipiscing elit lorem ipsum.

Description of the event. 20 words max. Lorem ipsum et dolor ipsum dolor amet, consectetur adipiscing elit lorem ipsum.

Description of the event. 20 words max. Lorem ipsum et dolor ipsum dolor amet, consectetur adipiscing elit lorem ipsum.

Description of the event. 20 words max. Lorem ipsum et dolor ipsum dolor amet, consectetur adipiscing elit lorem ipsum.

This is the default image
This is the default image

Meet Our Leadership Team

Ken Barnes
President & Chief Executive Officer

Award winning executive with over 25 years of experience in the private and nonprofit sectors. A tested and proven, high impact organizational leader with significant success as a fundraiser in membership based not-for-profits, nonprofits, and political organizations. With expertise in strategic planning, conflict resolution, and data analytics, has fused those skills to bring together diverse groups of persons by highlighting their common cause.

Brian Zotti
Vice President of Operations

Brian holds certifications in Project Management, Change Management, and Work Systems Redesign. He is a graduate of the San Diego LEAD-INFLUENCE cohort, serves as a finalist judge for the Stevie Awards and Learning Elite Awards, and sits on the board of San Diego Pride and The Special Needs Trust Foundation. Brian holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Philosophy from The College of William and Mary.

Meet Our Community Partners

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit organization dedicated to a diverse workplace. This partnership has provided our consumers with various employment opportunities.

Trader Joe's

Trader Joe’s is a national chain of neighborhood grocery stores which has been an employment partner of Options For All for over 10 years.

Options For All currently serves adults in the Greater San Diego Area, Inland Empire, and Silicon Valley.

This is the default image

Careers

Looking to Start Your Fulfilling Career?

We offer many career paths, competitive wages, day-one access to a comprehensive suite of benefits, and a retirement plan.

This is the default image