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1.
We pass CARF for a three-year accreditation.
2.
ECC adds 12,000 feet to the
Hanback Building adding 3 docks. The Break area is tiled and Subway booths
are added for eating areas.
3.
EMI announces it will outsource all manufacturing to Cinram in
Richmond, Indiana. We have a booming Spring as EMI prepares for the change.
Long boxes remain at ECC with more special packaging coming.
4.
Increases in local companies calling us to bid on projects.
5.
We pass the Developmental Training survey in April.
6.
Increased community outings/service by consumers with Bell Ringing,
Pins for Vets, Grounds cleanup at parks and airport, Kiwanis Pancake and
Sausage, Relay for Life, Special Olympics, Thanksgiving feast for 180
people, Festival of Trees, Caretrack, 3rd Annual Golf Outing
7.
We begin developing an internal computer network for use by staff.
8.
We work with IARF and many other community agencies to successfully
lobby state Representatives and Senators about the effects of funding
changes being requested by DHS.
a.
Moving from Grants to Fee-For-Service
b.
State funding issues remain unresolved while the state’s economy
shows little progress.
9.
State services go through rapid changes in state staff as adjustments
are made for retirements and reorganizations.
10.
We have low staff turnover and start an Employee Assistance Program.
11.
Daily census and referrals increase |
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