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ARI's President and CEO talks about events and services
By Matthew P. Reyher
Jul 14, 2008 - 1:48:53 PM

ARI had another great year year, full of accomplishments by clients, staff and volunteers.

One of the highlights was a fantastic exhibit and opening reception of the ARI Artists’ Initiative at Norwalk Community College. From this exceptional art show a calendar was created and made available to the public. Subsequently we participated in the Stamford Harbor Parade of Lights, which was another opportunity to exhibit work done by our talented artists.

We continued to develop and sustain support for our agency through our annual appeal, the 2nd annual “ Walk for Independence” and our 13th annual Lotstein/Martin Golf Tournament. ournament. All were successful in soliciting generous donations as well as community awareness.

As we strive to maintain delivery of high quality services we face many challenges—the largest being a flat cost of living adjustment from our major funding source, the State of Connecticut. As our costs escalate we must seek alternate ways of making ends meet for those who depend upon us.

To this end, we have begun the intense process of preparing for accreditation by CARF—The Rehabilitation Commission. International standards will be applied in ARI’ ARI’s business and service areas as we strengthen our operating systems and innovative programs. Our site visit and evaluation will be in August, 2008. We’ll e’ll seek to renew our 3-year accreditation term.

ARI is extremely fortunate to have a wonderful group of extremely dedicated and caring staff members who continue to give us their all, day in and day out. They go above and beyond their job responsibilities to ensure uncompromised care. A day does not go by without our compassionate staff members making ARI a better place to work and live. We recognize and thank them all.

We will remain committed to focusing upon our mission and core values, in spite of the challenges and hurdles we face. We will succeed with your help, for which we are deeply grateful.

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