about us
Inclusion is
For All
Options For All (OFA) is a California, 501(c)3 non-profit organization, dedicated to creating and supporting opportunities for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD).
We provide adults with I/DD opportunities to enjoy life in their community with dignity and respect.
Mission & Vision
Dignity Respect Community
Our MissionOur mission is to create and support opportunities for adults with I/DD in making choices to live, work, and love life in their community with dignity and respect.
Our Vision
Our team creates hope, inspires dreams, and enables our clients to live a life without limits. Options For All: The best place to be.
Our Purpose
Create Hope
Inspire Dreams
Achieve Success
Our Values
- Be honest with yourself and others
- Demand the highest ethical behavior of yourself and others
- Be kind
- Work collaboratively
- Seek and give feedback
- Develop and challenge yourself and each other
- Provide efficient and caring service
- Keep yourself and your clients safe
- Have fun
- Embrace diversity in people, ideas, and experiences
- Assume positive intent
- Be direct and authentic
- Meet people where they are
- Bring out the best in yourself and others
- Act like an owner
- Accept and embrace responsibility
- Empower yourself and others
- Deliver on commitments
- Make fact-based decisions
- Be disciplined
- Strive for great execution
- Anticipate and drive change
- Communicate openly and honestly
- Lead by example
Align with our values?
Join Us“Thank you Options For All for inspiring dreams for everyone. You have definitely inspired me.”
- Kyle, Film & Media Studio Consumer

The Best Vision is Insight
Over 35 years ago, eight adults with I/DD 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 1,500+ consumers across the state of California with more than eight innovative programs.
Services begin as a Foundation for Education Achievement (FEA) division, supporting eight adults with I/DD.
Services become a stand-alone 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Brian is an experienced executive, leader, and trailblazer. Driven by altruism and helping others, he takes pride in providing innovative solutions and positive influence in his work and community. As Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Brian provides leadership and strategic direction for OFA’s multiple locations, 400+ personnel, and 1500 clients throughout the state of CA.
Melissa is an experienced operations strategist and team builder. She believes in and instills the importance of best serving Options For All's staff and clients. As Chief Operating Officer (COO), Melissa oversees finance, marketing, grants, project management, IT, real estate, payroll, employee benefits, and administration.

Meet Our Community Partners

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 is a national chain of neighborhood grocery stores that has been an Options For All employment partner for over ten years.
Updates from Options For All
Did You Hear?
We currently serve adults in the Greater San Diego, Inland Empire, and Silicon Valley areas.
Careers
Start a Fulfilling Career
From direct support professional (DSP) to executive leadership, we offer a variety of career paths, competitive wages, day-one access to a comprehensive suite of benefits, and a retirement plan.
