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Integrated Resources Institute http://www.IRIMentorWorks.org This Web Site: www.neighborhoodlink.com/org/iri/
FULL INCLUSION Integrated Resources Institute (IRI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the full inclusion of persons with disabilities into their community. Now in its 25th year, IRI is a state and federally registered 501(c)(3) non-profit charity governed by a volunteer board. Through its MentorWorks program, IRI has facilitated over 20,000 community job placements for persons with disabilities in the US and Australia. Based on these successful outcomes, IRI has been awarded several local, state, federal and international grants. In coordination with Jewish Family Services of Orange County (JFS), Integrated Resources Institute, is now providing inclusion support services to children with disabilities and their families. Dr. Jan Weiner, is the project director for this new inclusion program. For more information, please contact Dr. Weiner at (949) 422-9897. IRI was founded by Steve Zivolich in Orange County, CA in 1984. Since that time he has received local, state, national and international recognition for his leadership and research efforts for the integration and employment of persons with significant disabilities. He currently serves as the volunteer CEO for the IRI Board of Directors. For more information regarding Integrated Resources Institute, or to make a donation please call 714-619-7973. MAKE A DONATION! Send your tax deductible donations to: Integrated Resources Institute (IRI), 3951 S. Plaza Dr., Suite 140, Santa Ana, CA 92704. DONATE YOUR CAR! You can donate your car, boat, motorcycle or RV. Simply call Cars for Causes, and designate Integrate Resources Institute as your charity; Call (800) 766-2273. MENTORWORKS Since 1987 IRI through its MentorWorks Program has facilitated the employment of over 20,000 persons with significant disabilities in the USA and Australia. MentorWorks currently works with Orange County private and public employers to assist with the recruitment, hiring, training and ongoing support for persons with disabilities. MentorWorks promotes a mentoring approach for employers, that results in better inclusion and retention outcomes for workers with disabilities. As a result of this approach, workers with disabilities are successfully integrated into the regular work force and have a retention rate that averages 300% better when compared to non-disabled co-workers. MentorWorks also promotes on the job training for its clients through volunteer work at non-profit organizations. This provides community training experiences, while the client is seeking a paid position at for profit employers. For more information regarding MentorWorks, please call 714-619-7973. EMPLOYERS AND SUPPORTERS Aloha Ranch Behavioral Support Partners California Coastal Commission City of Irvine Community Action Center of O.C. Costa Mesa Senior Cente CSUF Department of Special Education Del Taco Anaheim Del Taco Mission Viejo Discovery Science Center First Wheelchair Guaranteed Property Inspections, Inc. Habitat for Humanity HemoPets Henry's Market Costa Mesa Henry's Market Mission Viejo Irvine Animal Care Center Irvine Open Space Irvine Spectrum Rotary Club Jewish Federation Jewish Family Services, Orange County Loews Irvine OC High School of Performing Arts Pavilions Newport Coast Ralphs Costa Mesa Red Cross Red Robin Regional Center of Orange County REMAX Metro Real Estate, Santa Ana San Jaquin Wildlife Sanctuary Second Harvest Shade Tree Partnership Temple Shir Ha Ma'alot TJMAX Tustin Santa Ana Community College Santa Ana Senior Center We Care Soup Kitchen Weiner Zivolich Family Foundation YMCA For more information regarding MentorWorks, please call 714-619-7973. |
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