Joni Thomas

My career spans over three decades, primarily in disability system change, advocacy, awareness training, and managed care. Working for Nonprofit, the State Health & Human Services, and Managed Care.
Upon retirement, Joni began creating Tectonic Change, a nonprofit dedicated to changing the perspective of Home Care services, businesses, and corporations regarding hiring and serving those who experience disabilities. Tectonic Change is all about conveying the message that people with disabilities are not only valuable as employees but also more dependable and have higher Longevity than their non-disabled counterparts.

Tectonic Change also promotes the use and education of an independent living philosophy modality in the home care industry services. Services where those receiving the care have a say in how the Customer’s services are delivered. The individual receiving the services needs to be an active partner, along with the personal care aid and the home care agency. Three-legged stool of sorts, each leg carrying a significant portion of the weight. A piece of the total sum. This is Joni’s vision and purpose for creating Tectonic Change.