What does TERI stand for?
Training, Education & Research Institute

Where and when was TERI started/founded?
1980, in Oceanside, California, serving all of San Diego County

Whom does TERI serve?
Individuals, of all ages, with autism and other developmental & learning disabilities and their families

How are TERI clients referred and what area are they from?
Individuals are referred through the San Diego Regional Center, School Districts and “word-of-mouth.” TERI serves individuals from all over San Diego County as well Orange, Riverside and Los Angeles Counties

What types of programs does TERI offer?
10 Residential Homes, The Learning Academy & The Country School (K-12), Center for the Arts & Adult Education, Fitness & Recreational Center, Therapeutic Equestrian Program, Music & Movement Therapy, Life Quality Planning, Research, Family Support Services, CAL (Choices for Adult Learning), Transportation, and the International Association for Life Quality

How many individuals does TERI serve in each program annually?
60 adult residential, 180 adult day program, 275+ respite, 104+ school-aged (K-12)

Where are TERI programs located?
Throughout North San Diego County, with administration offices located in Oceanside

How is TERI funded?
Primarily through government agencies as well as private funding from individuals, foundations and corporations

Who founded TERI?
Co-founded in 1980 with 3 employees; the agency has grown to employ 400+ with many of the original employees still with the agency

TERI is a non-profit 501(c)3. Tax ID# 95-3532129

Number of Clients Serve Annually: 600; 400 children, 200 adults
Number of Employees: 400+
Number of Active Volunteers: 200+
Annual Operating Budget: $17 million (FY 09-10)
Direct Care Allocation: 88%
Administrative Overhead: 12%
Net Assets: $10 million