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ALLIANCE OF INFORMATION & REFERRAL SYSTEMS
May 2015 1
CONNECTIONSWhat the Heck is a Friend of AIRS...and How do I Become One?
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NASUAD: HCBS Conference + Report on Senior Hunger
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Networking, Fitting In & Getting the Most out of Dallas
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Top Reasons Why You Should Attend the AIRS Conference
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Inside this issue
List of Accredited AgenciesCongratulations to 22 outstanding organizationsPage 7
MAY 2015! Vo l u m e 3 0 # 5
Got a question? Not sure who at AIRS to contact? Email [email protected]!
Networking, Fitting In & Getting the Most out of DallasBy John PlonskiDeveloper, Helping Empathically As Responders Training (HEART); National Training Director, IMAlive Virtual Crisis Center
Wow! This is the last Connections until July! That means whatever I write will live on the desks, desktops and coffee tables of fellow I&R professionals around the world for up to three whole months! What to write? Well since Spring Fever has put my mind on vacation how about some thoughts about the upcoming AIRS Conference in Dallas?
Granted any conference I aJend is Grrreat! but the AIRS conferences stand out. They are the ones that I leave exhausted. A good exhausted. The buffet of available workshops leaves my mind in an I&R tryptophan stupor as it tries to digest all the information served up. New information -‐‑ old information updated or with a new spin. New colleagues -‐‑ familiar colleagues (Nice John -‐‑ you avoided referencing colleagues as being "ʺold"ʺ). New parts of the country to be explored and savored. I never leave the annual conference saying "ʺMeh!"ʺ
For those of you already signed on for Dallas -‐‑ Cool! For those of you thinking about going -‐‑ C'ʹmon down! The true value of the Annual AIRS Conference is its aJendees. I have found the learning opportunities are not limited to the workshops. A lot of my learning has come from the interactions with fellow aJendees. Even if I am talking to someone about something I am well versed in I find I can learn from their insights and thoughts. In short, the value of "ʺThe Conference"ʺ is the sum of the knowledge each aJendee brings with them.
For those of you aJending your first conference, don'ʹt be overwhelmed by the experience. At my first conference many years ago I thought there was no way I would fit in. Suffice it to say I was accepted openly and as a result became a card carrying AIRS-‐‑arian. I&R people are truly wonderful and willing to share. The knowledge you, as a newcomer, brings can be something past aJendees can learn from -‐‑ the idea of fresh eyes seeing clearer.
Over the years, as an AIRS Board Member, I have reviewed the conference evaluations. Invariably, some few people mention there were not enough networking opportunities. That'ʹs like saying there is no one in Times Square to help you ring in the New Year. The Annual Conference is a professional party celebrating all that is I&R. Mingle with the gang and meet new people. Don'ʹt aJend just the track that relates to your work -‐‑ aJend workshops in other tracks. Trust me, the military and aging people are very open to having you in their workshops. Mingle with people in your Affiliate. Find out what they are doing in your state or region and talk about how each of you can further the work of I&R in your area and sustain your affiliate.
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Top Reasons Why YOU Should AJend the AIRS Training and Education Conference
• Connect with the right people at the right time • Learn from top thought leaders in more than 80 educational sessions and workshops• Take home solutions to your tough challenges from our exhibit hall • Learn new techniques and skills that you can use immediately in your organization • Earn CEUs for your professional development and advancement• Network with your peers at our 5+ networking events• Whether you are into history, art, sports, shopping, dining, or cultural activities, there’s lots
to see and do in Dallas
• It is economical and affordable, with around 30 sessions offered each day and many meals provided. Rates have not increased in several years!
Too busy to aJend the full conference? Single day rates are available.
Don’t wait until the last minute, register now!
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Robert McKown, President-Elect Bridget Wolf, Treasurer Georgia Sales, Secretary
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May 27-30, 2015The Sheraton Dallas Hotel
Dallas, Texas
Did You Know?
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FULL CONFERENCE PROGRAM IS NOW AVAILABLE AT www.airs.org/conference
Note: The program is only available electronically and will not be printed for attendees. Like last year, it is available to download and save to your computer or
mobile device, or via the Guidebook app.
To get the app: www.guidebook.com/getitLaptop computer guide: https://guidebook.com/guide/35535/
Mobile guide: http://guidebook.com/g/AIRS2015If you prefer a paper copy then be sure to print it out and take it with you.
Hurry, Register by May 22 and Save! AIRS Members:Basic Level $525Standard Level $498Premium Level $420
Aging Network Member $525TAIRS Member: $420Non-‐‑Member $675 Single Day Basic Member $280Single Day Standard Member $268TAIRS & Premium Member Single Day $224Aging Network Member Single Day $280Non-‐‑Member Single Day $380
Register between May 23 -‐‑ onsite:AIRS Members:Basic Level $595Standard Level $565Premium Level $476
Aging Network Member $595TAIRS Member $476Non-‐‑Member $745 Single Day Basic Member $320Single Day Standard Member $304TAIRS & Premium Member Single Day $256Aging Network Member Single Day $320Non-‐‑Member Single Day $420
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If you are aJending with a colleague and there are two workshops during a session you want to aJend, don'ʹt complain. One person can go to one workshop and one to the other. Talk about bang for your buck! Go to the luncheons and breakfasts and sit with people you never met before. Go to the events and make it a point to meet new folks, as hanging with your regular peeps can be real boring because you see them every day. Plus the Guidebook app with the conference program has some peachy keen ways to set up meetings with people as well as sharing thoughts.
As a presenter I invite each of you to participate during the sessions. It is frustrating to get the workshop evaluations back and people say there was no opportunity for interaction. My fellow presenters want and strive to initiate interaction. We know what we want to tell you. We do not know what you want to learn unless you let us know by interacting. Trust me your interaction will make the workshop more valuable for all aJending plus help the person presenting add value to their presentation. The way I look at it is the workshop is not mine it belongs to those aJending.
Oh yeah. All work and no play just ain'ʹt normal. Scope out the area -‐‑ Dallas. While I am no maven on things Dallas and it is not my favorite football city, my fellow board members have extolled the virtues of Texas BBQ. We'ʹll see. I also plan to go to the 6th Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza -‐‑ a 20 minute walk from the conference hotel. And I plan to go to see the Texas Rangers humble the Fenway Red Fops. Worried about geJing around? Relax, the DART and $2.50 gets you around just fine and a stop is right outside the hotel. BTW -‐‑ DART also gets you from DFW Airport to the hotel for $2.50. Not sure how to get a ticket from the machine? Don'ʹt worry. They have Ambassadors who are good at reading that "ʺGee, how do I do this?"ʺ face and will get you through the process.
Also don'ʹt forget the final sessions on Saturday. They are a great opportunity to review and share what you learned. Also, since what we learn influences what we do and plan to do, the Open Houses serve as a platform to address where we are and where we want to go in I&R. In a strange twist of the I&R cosmos I will be facilitating the Service Delivery Open House AND there seems to be a rumor that technology will be involved. So c'ʹmon down to discuss things I&R and to observe someone who grew up with a rotary phone, index cards in a shoebox, and Etch-‐‑A-‐‑Sketch laptop technology aJempt 21st century stuff. We really want to hear what you have to say and share!
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4 May 2015
NASUAD: HCBS Conference + Report on Senior HungerBy NaneJe RelaveDirector, National I&R Support Center, National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities
Registration Opens for the National Home and Community-‐‑Based Services ConferenceJoin NASUAD for the National Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Conference to be held in Washington, DC, August 31-‐‑September 3, 2015. The Conference offers a unique blend of policy, program, and practice issues for professionals interested in home and community based services for individuals of all abilities and in all seJings. Quickly becoming the "ʺgo-‐‑to"ʺ conference for learning in the expanding field of HCBS and long-‐‑term services and supports, the Conference allows states, local agencies, and service providers to share best practices, present unique partnerships, and recognize the work of their peers.
The National HCBS Conference will include federal, state, and local policymakers and those who administer, manage, and deliver waiver and other HCBS programs. The Conference always sees a strong presence from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ranging from the Administration for Community Living including AoA and AIDD to CMS, HRSA, SAMHSA, and other federal agencies. Visit hJps://www.hcbsconference.org/ehome/113072/252020/?& to learn more about the conference and register.
NASUAD and NFESH Release Report on Senior HungerThe National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) and the National Foundation to End Senior Hunger (NFESH) released The State of Senior Hunger in America 2013: An Annual Report at the NASUAD Spring Meeting on April 23, 2015. The study shows that 15.5 percent of seniors or 9.6 million individuals age 60 or older in the United States faced the threat of hunger in 2013. From the start of the Great Recession in 2007 to 2013, there was a 56 percent increase in the number of seniors affected by hunger. The report also provides the rates of senior hunger in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
The State of Senior Hunger in America 2013 also identifies those groups of seniors who were most vulnerable to hunger, including seniors with incomes below poverty, seniors with disabilities, and minority seniors. The report was produced by Dr. James P. Ziliak of the University of Kentucky and Dr. Craig G. Gundersen of the University of Illinois using data from the Core Food Security Module in Current Population Study. See hJp://www.nasuad.org/node/66372.
What the Heck is a Friend of AIRS… And How Do I Become One?By Francie KranzbergChair, Friends of AIRS
Ok, so in a sense we are all friends of AIRS, by the simple act of being a member and (hopefully!) aJending the AIRS I&R Training and Education Conference.
But what if you can’t aJend the conference because your agency can’t afford to send you? Well, that’s where the Friends of AIRS comes in. Friends of AIRS (or FOA) raises funds for scholarships to the AIRS conference. We do that through raffles, ribbon sales and our signature event, the Silent Auction.
Each year we ask those aJending the conference to bring an item or items for the auction. This can be an individual donation or a donation from your organization or affiliate. It can be one amazing item or a basket filled with stuff that shows off your part of the country. It can be something you have made (as long as you make really great stuff), something one-‐‑of-‐‑a-‐‑kind, or something that just catches your fancy. It can be something for an adult or for a child. It can be several liJle things that together make one great gift. It can be something you bring with you – or something you pick up once you are at the conference.
And then the fun begins. And by fun I mean the checking-‐‑out of the merchandise and spoJing that “must have” item; an item for you or to give as a gift. Perhaps several items to take back to co-‐‑workers who were unable to aJend the conference. The more donated items FOA receives for the silent auction, the more likely everyone aJending the conference will be able to find that special something to bid on. And the more bids, the more money raised. And the more money raised, the more scholarships the Friends of AIRS can award.
Items are accepted beginning at the opening event of the conference up to and until the Friends of AIRS party, and will be on display at the FOA booth in the exhibition hall. The auction concludes at the annual Friends of AIRS party. So be a real Friend of AIRS… by bringing – and bidding on -‐‑ an item for the Friends of AIRS auction!
A L L I A N C E O F I N F O R M AT I O N & R E F E R R A L S Y S T E M S
5 May 2015
CERTIFIED INFORMATION & REFERRAL SPECIALISTS
Algarin, Diane -‐‑ Humana At Home, St Petersburg FLAllers, Stephanie -‐‑ Army OneSource, Moline ILArteaga, Enrique -‐‑ 211 Ventura County Interface Children Family Services, Camarillo CABallard, Johnathan -‐‑ 211 Ventura County Interface Children Family Services, Camarillo CABeeson, Melanie -‐‑ N. Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry, Thomasville NCBuckley, Erica -‐‑ Army OneSource, FayeJeville NCDeSalles, Carol -‐‑ Crisis Clinic, SeaJle WAEngedal, Lindi -‐‑ ADRC of Eau Claire County, Eau Claire WIEvans, Kimberly -‐‑ 211 Texas South Central Region, UWCA, Austin TXFarmer, Ruthie -‐‑ ADRC of Racine County, Sturtevant WIGarcia, Kristen -‐‑ 211 Texas South Central Region, UWCA, Austin TXGonzalez, Gerardo -‐‑ 211 Ventura County Interface Children Family Services, Camarillo CAGriffin, Cassandra -‐‑ United Way Services, Chardon OHKendziorski, Cari -‐‑ Child Family Services of Northwestern Michigan, Traverse City MILamb, Megan -‐‑ Mile High United Way, Denver COLavinier, Alannah -‐‑ Army OneSource, Grovetown GAMaiden, Marisa -‐‑ 211 Ventura County Interface Children Family Services, Camarillo CAMarino, Gregory -‐‑ Army OneSource, Leavenworth KSMcClellan, Olivia -‐‑ ADRC of Racine County, Sturtevant WINguyen, Bobby -‐‑ 211 Ventura County Interface Children Family Services, Camarillo CAPereira, Lennon -‐‑ 211 Ventura County Interface Children Family Services, Camarillo CAPerez, Gloria -‐‑ Middle Rio Grande 2-‐‑1-‐‑1 Area Information Center, Carrizo Springs TXRodriguez, Eliana -‐‑ 211 Ventura County Interface Children Family Services, Camarillo CARonayne, Ann -‐‑ Child Family Services of Northwestern Michigan, Traverse City MIShinault, Sarah -‐‑ 211 Helpline Community Service Council of Greater Tulsa, Tulsa OKSimonis, Jessica -‐‑ ADRC of Racine County, Sturtevant WIStephens, Kelly -‐‑ United Way of Amarillo and Canyon, Amarillo TXSuarez, Virginia -‐‑ Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas, Belton TXTande, Arlene -‐‑ District XI Human Resource Council, Missoula MTTerrell, Marcy -‐‑ Child Family Services of Northwestern Michigan, Traverse City MIThomas-‐‑Jones, Jo'ʹel -‐‑ Army OneSource, Cincinnati OHWallat, Rita -‐‑ ADRC of Racine County, Sturtevant WIWashington, Chelsea -‐‑ 211 Helpline Community Service Council of Greater Tulsa, Tulsa OKWeaver, Gary -‐‑ 211 Ventura County Interface Children Family Services, Camarillo CAWir{, Pauline -‐‑First Call for Help of Itasca Cty/211, Grand Rapids MN
CERTIFIED I&R SPECIALISTS – Aging/Disability
Ames, Theresa -‐‑ Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging, Mason City IAAyala, Ivonne -‐‑ Senior Resource Development Agency, Pueblo COBenneJ, Challey -‐‑ Milestones Area Agency on Aging, Burlington IABernardoni, Eli -‐‑ Illinois Department on Aging, Springfield ILBolinger, Ruth -‐‑ Connections Area Agency on Aging, Creston IABreden, Joan -‐‑ ADRC of Central Wisconsin, Marshfield WIBrown, Carla -‐‑ Illinois Department on Aging, Springfield ILBull, Jeanna -‐‑ Connections Area Agency on Aging, Council Bluffs IACarr, Keith -‐‑ Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, Longmont COCarstensen, Dawn -‐‑ Milestones Area Agency on Aging, Davenport IA
Carter, Andrea -‐‑ Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging, Saginaw ALChivis-‐‑ScoJ, Laura -‐‑ AAA of Western Michigan, Grand Rapids MICifizzari, Jessica -‐‑ Jefferson Area Board for Aging, CharloJesville VACoppage, Meagan -‐‑ Middle Alabama AAA, Saginaw ALDehlinger, Kelly -‐‑ Illinois Department on Aging, Springfield ILEhrlich, Heather -‐‑ Dodge County Human Services and Health Department ADRC, Juneau WIEngelbrecht, Bryan -‐‑ Illinois Department on Aging, Springfield ILErickson, Trista -‐‑ Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging, Salida COFangmann, Stephanie -‐‑ Heritage AAA, Cedar Rapids IAFreeberg, Mary Carole -‐‑ Illinois Department on Aging, Springfield ILFrost, Sara -‐‑ ADRC of Kenosha County, Kenosha WIGarcia, Yolanda -‐‑ Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas, Belton TXGogan, Kimberly -‐‑ ADRC of Barron, Rusk, & Washburn Counties, WIGrace, Erin -‐‑ Connections Area Agency on Aging, Council Bluffs IAGrosh, Alissa -‐‑ ADRC of Washington County, West Bend WIHaase, William -‐‑ Humana Inc, St Petersburg FLHarrison, Delicia -‐‑ Division of Aging and Adult Services, Jackson MSHegg, Thomasina -‐‑ Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging, Spencer IAHenrichsen, Sheila -‐‑ Aging Resources of Central IA, Des Moines IAHockaday, Jasmine -‐‑ Senior Resources of Guilford, Greensboro NCHoleva{, Jack -‐‑ ADRC of the North, Washburn WIHorn, Rene -‐‑ Illinois Department on Aging, Springfield ILHynes, Amy -‐‑ Antrim County Commission on Aging, Bellaire MIJackson, Sandra -‐‑ Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging, Mason City IAJacob, Angela -‐‑ Milestones Area Agency on Aging, Burlington IAJones, AnneJe -‐‑ Milestones Area Agency on Aging, Davenport IAJones, Tasha -‐‑ Connections Area Agency on Aging, Council Bluffs IAKarcher, Stephanie -‐‑ West Alabama Regional Comm., Northport ALKetcham, Nancy -‐‑ Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging, Spencer IAKierscht, Britley -‐‑ Connections AAA, Council Bluffs IAKimball, Michelle -‐‑ Connections Area Agency on Aging, Sioux City IALamphier, Mary -‐‑ Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging, Fort Dodge IALongoria, John -‐‑ Malheur Council on Aging & Community Services, Ontario ORLouvierre-‐‑Mitchell, Renee -‐‑ Disability Network Northern Michigan, Traverse City MIMartin, Ashlyn -‐‑ Senior Resources of Guilford, Greensboro NCMay, Mary -‐‑ Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, Boulder COMcDonald, Sherrie -‐‑ Connections AAA, Council Bluffs IAMcGee, Dawn -‐‑ Illinois Department on Aging, Springfield ILMederos, Abigail -‐‑ ADRC of Kenosha County, Kenosha WIMoore, Ella -‐‑ Senior Resource Development Agency, Pueblo CONierhoff, Meghan -‐‑ Illinois Department on Aging, Springfield ILObeng-‐‑Frimpong, Laurentia -‐‑ City of Alexandria Division of Aging and Adult Services, Alexandria VAOlson, Rebecca -‐‑ ADRC of Walworth County, Elkhorn WIRandolph, Britney -‐‑ Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging, Carroll IARobertson, Tracey -‐‑ Heritage Area Agency on Aging, Cedar Rapids IARozga, Laura -‐‑ ADRC of the Northwoods, Eagle River WIShibley, Mary Catherine -‐‑ AAA of Central Texas, Belton TXShort, Judy -‐‑ S. Alabama Regional Council On Aging, Dothan ALSilman, Marianne -‐‑ Northeast Georgia AAA, Athens GASquires, Maureen -‐‑ Illinois Department on Aging, Springfield ILSullivan Forbes, Sandra -‐‑ Ability Resources, Inc., Tulsa OKSwarbrick, Samuel -‐‑ Aging Resources of Central IA, Des Moines IATarrant, Lindsay -‐‑ Tri-‐‑County Office on Aging, Lansing MIThigpen, Amy -‐‑ South Central Alabama Development Commision -‐‑ Area Agency on Aging, Montgomery ALTiley, Kimberly -‐‑ Illinois Department on Aging, Springfield ILVan Sweden, Rebekah -‐‑ Boulder County AAA, Boulder CO
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Congratulations New AIRS Certified Specialists
A L L I A N C E O F I N F O R M AT I O N & R E F E R R A L S Y S T E M S
6 May 2015
New Certification Test DatesEach year many AIRS certification testing opportunities are offered across North America. The following are just a list of the most recently scheduled. Please visit http://www.airs.org/certification for all the details, and apply early as seating may be limited. Note: Canadian applicants must apply to InformCanada.
JULY 31, 2015 -‐‑ Elkton, MD -‐‑ 10:00 amCecil County Senior Services & Community Transit, 200 Chesapeake Blvd, Ste 1711Eileen Ondra 410-‐‑996-‐‑8172 [email protected] fee due at exam -‐‑ $10 members, $25 non-‐‑members.
AUGUST 15, 2015 -‐‑ Hayward, CA -‐‑ 10:30 amEden I&R, 570 B StSharan Aminy 510-‐‑537-‐‑2710 x525 [email protected]
AUGUST 18, 2015 -‐‑ Lake Ozark, MO -‐‑ 7:30 amShow Me Summit on Aging and Health, Lodge of the Four Seasons, 315 Four Seasons DrMargi Valleroy 636-‐‑207-‐‑4210 mvalleroy@mid-‐‑eastaaa.orgParticipants will need to bring their own laptops.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 -‐‑ Austin, TX -‐‑ 1:30 pmDECEMBER 8, 2015 -‐‑ Austin, TX -‐‑ 1:30 pm
HHS/211 Texas Information and Referral Network, 909 W 45th St, Bldg 5 MC 2077Debi Leigh Smith 512-‐‑483-‐‑5118 [email protected]$25 administrative fee, payable to TAIRS, due on exam day.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 -‐‑ Marriotsville, MD -‐‑ 8:00 amRetreat & Conference Center at Bon Secours1525 Marriotsville RdRainey Taylor 410-‐‑442-‐‑1320 [email protected] fee due at exam -‐‑ $10 members, $25 non-‐‑members.
OCTOBER 13, 2015 -‐‑ Savannah, GA -‐‑ 1:30 pmCoastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm StBridget Delaney 912-‐‑285-‐‑6097 [email protected] Training & CIRS-‐‑A/D Exam Prep on 10/11/15 at 8:30-‐‑3:30.
New AIRS Certified Specialists continued from page 5
Wallace, Stephanie -‐‑ Senior Resources of Guilford, Greensboro NCWatson, Heather -‐‑ Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging, Spencer IAWhitehead, Crystal -‐‑ Middle Alabama AAA, Saginaw ALWillis, Melody -‐‑ Illinois Department on Aging, Springfield ILWoods, EveJe -‐‑ Alabama Tombigbee Regional Comm., Camden ALYauk, Jessica -‐‑ Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging, Waterloo IAYbarra, Victoria -‐‑ Concho Valley Council of Gvts AAA, San Angelo TXZantingh, Kelsey -‐‑ Aging Resources of Central IA, Des Moines IA
CERTIFIED I&R SPECIALISTS -‐‑ Canadian
Alfaro, Susana -‐‑ YMCA GTA Newcomer Info. Centre, Toronto ONBhaJa, Sarita -‐‑ YMCA GTA Newcomer Info. Centre, Toronto ONBurse, Diana -‐‑ Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant CCAC, St Catharines ONDanese, Tina -‐‑ Findhelp Information Services, Toronto ONJimenez, Alma -‐‑ YMCA GTA Newcomer Info. Centre, Toronto ONKamariza, Aline -‐‑ Findhelp Information Services, Toronto ONKennedy, Kari -‐‑ ConnexOntario Health Services Info., London ONMinasova, Alla -‐‑ YMCA GTA Newcomer Info. Centre, Toronto ONPurwanto, Rudy -‐‑ YMCA GTA Newcomer Info. Centre, Toronto ONRabinovich, Dora -‐‑ YMCA GTA Newcomer Info. Centre, Toronto ONRezaei, Zohreh -‐‑ YMCA GTA Newcomer Info. Centre, Toronto ONShaliwal, Tenneil -‐‑ Child Development Resource Connection Peel,
Mississauga ONShori, Prashant -‐‑ YMCA GTA Newcomer Info. Centre, Toronto ONTalebi, Mohammad -‐‑ YMCA GTA Newcomer Info. Centre, Toronto ONTyminski, Ali{ia -‐‑ Findhelp Information Services, Toronto ONVanDelen, Ekaterina -‐‑ Findhelp Information Services, Toronto ONWeng, Hui -‐‑ YMCA GTA Newcomer Information Centre, Toronto ONYoungren, Stephanie -‐‑ Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant CCAC, Grimsby ON
CERTIFIED RESOURCE SPECIALISTS
Burton, Katherine -‐‑ Child Family Services of Northwestern Michigan, Traverse City MINicholson, Temmira -‐‑ Humana Cares, St. Petersburg FLPrice, Amy -‐‑ 211 Texas South Central Region, UWCA, Austin TXThornton, Melissa -‐‑ Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas, Belton TX
CERTIFIED RESOURCE SPECIALISTS -‐‑ Canadian
Brackenbury, Julia -‐‑ Findhelp Information Services, Toronto ONMarJala, Ryan -‐‑ thehealthline.ca, London ONMaxwell, Jane -‐‑ Findhelp Information Services, Toronto ONRooney, Brian -‐‑ Kids Help Phone, Toronto ONSkuce, Janet -‐‑North East Community Care Access Centre, Sudbury ONZack, Melinda -‐‑ thehealthline.ca, London ONZohorsky, Teresa -‐‑ thehealthline.ca, Holland Centre ON
Welcome to our New MembersNew Individual Members Amalia Flores- Temple, TX
New Agency Members Alzheimer Network - Youngstown, OHCity of Knoxville 311 - Knoxville, TNDGI Associates, Inc – Gilbert, AZFinancial Guidance Center - Las Vegas, NVSeniorlink/Caregiver Homes - Quincy, MA
Quotable QuotesGreat spirits have always encountered violent
opposition from mediocre minds. -‐‑Albert Einstein
It is the trouble that never comes that causes the loss of sleep. -‐‑Chas. Austin Bates
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7 May 2015
List of Accredited AgenciesTwenty-two I&R programs will receive their award of AIRS accreditation or re-
accreditation at the 2015 conference, bringing the total number of AIRS accredited organizations to 153.
These programs worked very hard for this recognition and AIRS is proud of their achievement and commitment to providing quality I&R services. Those who are recognized for reaccreditation are listed in green and those in blue are being accredited for the third time.
California Bakersfield Community Action Partnership of Kern
Florida Fort Meyers United Way 211 of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties
Florida Jacksonville ElderSource
Florida Orlando Heart of Florida United Way/2-1-1 Crisis & Referral Line
Florida Tallahassee 2-1-1 Big Bend
Illinois Bloomington PATH, Inc.
Indiana Crown Point Northwest Indiana Community Action
Indiana Yorktown LifeStream Services
Michigan Jackson Central Michigan 2-1-1/United Way of Jackson County
Montana Missoula 211/First Call for Help
New Jersey East Hanover NJ 2-1-1 Partnership
North Dakota Fargo FirstLink
Ohio Columbus HandsOn Central Ohio
Ohio Columbus Franklin County Senior Options/Franklin County Office on Aging
Ohio Lancaster Information and Referral of Fairfield County
Ontario Canada Collingwood Community Connection/211 Central East Ontario
Ontario Canada Toronto Findhelp Information Services
Texas Belton Central Texas 211 Area Information Center
Texas Carrizo Springs Middle Rio Grande Development Council
Texas El Paso 2-1-1 Texas Rio Grande Region Area Information Center/City of El Paso Department of Public Health
Texas Odessa Permian Basin Workforce Board/2-1-1 Permian Basin
Utah Salt Lake City United Way of Salt Lake 2-1-1
There is no June issue of Connections.
We will return in July for a summer July/August combo issue.
