The Information Center Recognized at National AIRS (Alliance of Information and Referral Systems) Conference at the Hyatt Regency, Dearborn
Taylor, MI. (June 9, 2011) -- The Information Center in Taylor was recognized at the national conference of the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) at their annual meeting on Wednesday, June 8th for receiving their second accreditation from AIRS. The conference was held at the Dearborn, Hyatt Regency Sunday June 5th through Wednesday, June 8th.
In Michigan, eleven organizations have received AIRS accreditation. The Information Center was the first in Michigan to receive AIRS accreditation in 2003, and once again was the first in the state to be re-accredited. Laureen Brennan-Haener, The Information Center's Information Systems Supervisor accepted the award with Edward D'Angelo and other staff present. AIRS accreditation is awarded based upon adherence to the highest standards of the information and referral service industry.
The Information Center was also highlighted in a video presented by the Michigan Chapter of AIRS shown at the opening breakfast Monday, June 6th. Jessica Sebaly of Trenton was featured discussing a couple she was able to assist acquire clothing for successful job interviews in her capacity as an Information and Referral Specialist at the Information Center.
Edward D'Angelo, Executive Director, who is also a member of the Michigan Chapter AIRS Board of Directors was also featured in the video commenting; "For our country and state this is a time of change. There is a public dialogue taking place about our social policies and about the social programs and supports that should be available to help people. Information and referral systems know the resources that are available to help community residents at any given time, and are dedicated to being effective at connecting people with services that can help them."
The annual conference of AIRS was attended by approximately 600 people from across the United States, Canada, and other countries. The 2011 AIRS national conference was hosted by Michigan AIRS.
Michigan AIRS 2011 / MI-AIRS 2011 from Brad Richter on Vimeo.
ABOUT THE INFORMATION CENTER: The Information Center is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization which serves downriver and surrounding communities. Since 1975, The Information Center has provided comprehensive information and referral services for the general public; assistance to unemployed workers; services for seniors and the disabled; support and training for caregivers; and many other programs and services that respond to the community's needs.
The Information Center - 20500 Eureka Road, Suite 110, Taylor, MI. - (734) 282-7171 - www.theinfocenter.info
