One Step Beyond
“Can a nonprofit day-program provider for adults with intellectual disabilities scale inclusive employment and community participation across Arizona and California while remaining financially sustainable through government funding and charitable donations?”
One Step Beyond (OSBI) was founded in 2002 by Mimi Rogers as a nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual disabilities in Arizona and California. The organization has grown to serve 700+ members daily across multiple program areas including employment, culinary training, life skills, and recreation. Leadership transitioned in 2020 from founder Mimi Rogers to her daughter Madison Blanton as CEO. OSBI operates as a traditional nonprofit funded by state disability services (DDD/DES in Arizona, CA Regional Centers) and private donations, with minimal embedded finance infrastructure beyond spend management tools.