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Secured seventh consecutive 3-year accreditation from CARF International, the leading independent accreditation organization in North America.
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CARF cited "exemplary" conformance to health and safety standards (an extremely rare finding).
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Facilitated expanded entrepreneurial opportunities for people served via ArCreation Art Show, Art Co-op, Vending Business, and various People First endeavors.
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Planned, hosted and publicized two highly successful Thank You/Recognition Events to publicly thank Arc employers and supporters.
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Revitalized Arc Community Relations Committee.
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Maintained at least 35 people in Supported Employment Individual Placement jobs throughout the past year in spite of challenging economy and job market.
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Continued to expand community involvement opportunities for people served via work crew and volunteer opportunities.
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Continued active involvement in Chamber of Commerce; County Fairs; and Community Business Associations in both Amador and Calaveras Counties.
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Continued to maintain a high profile in our community by using all manner of local media to promote our mission and accomplishments.
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Continued to help between 40 and 45 people live successfully in their own apartments via Supported Living Services (Whole Life Services).
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Continued tradition of hosting welcoming picnic for PUSH America Journey of Hope cyclists.
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Regained title to Ione property that had been sold previously (2004).
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The Arc will end the 2009/2010 fiscal year on budget and has adopted a break even budget for 2010/2011.
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Clean audit for fiscal year 2008/2009.
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Continued to advocate for the best possible public transit services for people with disabilities in both Amador and Calaveras Counties.
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Successfully managed reorganization after CARF survey in fall of 2009.
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Continued our involvement with United Way; California Disability Services Association; Arc California; County Transportation Advisory Committees; Area Board 6; Coalition of Local Agency Service Providers; People First, etc.
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Whole Life Services staff continues to secure the critical medical services needed to keep people healthy in spite of funding cuts and Medi-Care and Medi-Cal challenges.
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Received notices from several local attorneys suggesting that our promotion of estate planning is beginning to pay off.
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Continued to expand performing art and recreation opportunities for people served in both counties.
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Continued Safety Celebrations for both staff and people served. Also continued excellent safety track record throughout the past 12 month.
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Continued to promote a celebratory and positive environment with a variety of other celebrations including birthdays; holidays; milestones; picnics; barbecues, etc.
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Continued to maintain excellent Board involvement and attendance at Board meetings.
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Continued to offer college opportunities for people served in both counties.
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Continued to offer fitness club memberships to people served in both counties.
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Facilitated a variety of training opportunities for staff and people
