News Around the State

Archie D. Sanders, 78, of Versailles died Friday, April 25, 2014, at the Waters of Clifty Falls in Madison. He was born on July 27, 1935, and raised by Oscar and Lydia White. Mr. Sanders served as the CEO of the Opportunity Center, and later of Sandstone Industries. He also worked in Vocational Rehabilitation and was a consultant in the area of Social Security and disability.

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Grace Church recently awarded its "Giving Beyond the Walls" grant to Janus Developmental Services for their Doorway Program's Out and About project and the Aktion Club.

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Caregiver Homes, Inc was recently highlighted in the Ohio Association of County Board's DD Advocate magazine. The magazine tells the story of how Structured Family Caregiving and Person Centered planning add to the quality of life for disabled persons.

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CDC Resources has announced that Executive Director Michael Cruz will be retiring after 21 years of outstanding service. Onias Taruwinga has been named his successor, effective June 2, 2014. Taruwinga previously served as Executive Director of Mosiac in Terre Haute.

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Insights Consulting was ranked in the top five places to work in Indiana, according to a survey of mid-size companies conducted by WorkplaceDynamics. This INARF member was also honored as the winner of the Most Meaningful Place to Work Category. Click here to view winners...

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The Bloomington Herald-Times (HT) recently published an article describing the challenges of direct care professional turnover on individuals with disabilities and the agencies that serve them. The HT reported that Medicaid's low reimbursement for residential services has stagnated the wages of caretakers at a rate below self-sufficiency level, noting more than a third are eligible for food stamps. The article goes on to discuss the impact of wages on turnover, which in turn impacts individuals served.