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First Aid/CPR
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OCTOBER 2006
NEWSLETTER
The Fontana Rehabilitation Workshop, Inc.
Installs 2006-2007 Board of Directors
The Fontana Rehabilitation Workshop, Inc., which does business as Industrial Support Systems and AIM Mail Centers, installed its Board of Directors for 2006 - 2007 at a luncheon on August 29. The annual event also recognized key supporters and top customers with the "Partner in Progress" Award. The luncheon was held at Sierra Lakes Golf Club, in Fontana.
The board's 2006 -2007 President is James Song, President of James Song Enterprises. The other board officers are: Vice President, Reverend Marilyn Smith-Mason, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church; Treasurer, Melba Rey, Arrowhead Credit Union; and Secretary, Karen Koenig-Franks, Security Pacific National Lending, Inc.
Other directors installed include: Jane Biloki; Draymond Crawford, Sonrise Senior Center; James Coulson, MPR Services; Dr. William Wong, Fontana Optometric; Frank Williams, Building Industry Association; Bea Watson, City of Fontana; Franci Taylor, Fontana Resources, Inc.; Yvonne Williams, Sierra Realty; Willie Dixon, Community Health Systems, Inc.; and Francia Schwartz, PFF Bank & Trust.In addition to organizational awards, recognition awards were presented by representatives from state, county, and local officials.
Representing Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Senator Bob Dutton was Clint Larimore. From Senator Nell Soto’s office was Frank Stallworth. Representing Paul Biane of the San Bernardino County 2nd District was Raquel Garcia and Chris Martes represented 5th District Supervisor Josie Gonzales. Fontana City Council members Janice Rutherford and Frank Scialdone represented the City of Fontana. Both council members participated in the installation ceremony.
Recipients of the Founder’s Club Award are: Bea Watson; Charles D. Hill II; The Exchange Club of Fontana; Michael Sawitz, and Aim Mail Franchise Corporation. Partner’s In Progress awards went to: Michele Kim, San Bernardino County; Regent Sports Corporation; San Bernardino County Fire Marshal, Bill Cortus; and San Bernardino County 2nd District Supervisor Paul Biane.
Outgoing officers Franci Taylor, Jane Biloki, James Song, and Marilyn Mason received special recognition for serving in their respective positions for two consecutive terms of office.
A.E.D. Arrives at I.S.S.
In December 2005, I.S.S. obtained a life saving piece of equipment to be used by all trained staff in the event of cardiac arrest. It is an “Automated External Defibrillator” or A.E.D.
An A.E.D. is used to send a small electrical impulse to the heart to get the heart back to beating correctly. For each minute the heart is in ventricular fibrillation decreases the chance of survival about 10%. So you can see that each minute counts in treating someone in cardiac arrest. In years past A.E.D. units were only utilized on paramedic & ambulance emergency response services. Now A.E.D.’s are being used industry wide & in the private sector.
Here at I.S.S. Joe Varela, Production Superintendent, is one of the American Red Cross certified instructors for adult C.P.R. & First Aid training. Just recently a handful of staff received training on the A.E.D. & the goal is to have all staff trained on the A.E.D. along with their Adult C.P.R / First Aid training.
For more information on how you can become Adult C.P.R / First Aid/ A.E.D. certified, contact Joe Varela at I.S.S. and ask when the next class is being offered.
Remember, it’s never too late to save a life.
A Face Lift for SEP
You may have noticed some new faces in the Supported Employment Department, like a case manager/job developer, and job coaches. The reason for the additions is that ISS is now authorized to provide employment services to referrals from the Department of Rehabilitation for community employment.
This service includes Vocational Evaluations, External Situational Assessments (ESA), Direct Placements (DP), and Individual Placements (IP). The vocational evaluation and external situational assessment are tools used to identify an individual’s ability and also assists the job developer in making the right job match. Job coaches provide long-term support for individuals that are working in the community.
Labor Department Announces up to $5 Million in Grants for Self-Employment Pilots for People with Disabilities
Goal is to Support What Works Well, Leads to Success
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is making available up to $5 million to fund pilot projects aimed at increasing self-employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
"People with disabilities have much to offer in the 21st century and are able to contribute more than ever thanks in part to more innovative educational opportunities and technology," said Dr. Roy Grizzard, assistant secretary of labor for disability employment policy. "This funding will allow us, in partnership with others, to develop and test strategies and models for successfully increasing self-employment opportunities for people with disabilities."
A national technical assistance and research cooperative agreement award will be funded for up to $1.5 million for a 36 month period of performance. Sub-national research and technical assistance pilot cooperative agreement awards will be funded for a total of up to $3.5 million. Awards may range from $800,000 to $1,200,000.
ODEP'S unique mission is to provide national leadership by developing and influencing disability-related employment policy and practice affecting the employment of people with disabilities. Congress designated these monies to ODEP to further the development of self-employment policy for individuals with disabilities.
Developmental Disability Service Provider Rate Increases
The State budget reflects an increase of $68.4 million ($46.6 million General Fund) for a 3 percent cost-of-living increase to programs that have been subject to the provider rate freezes that have been necessary during the last three years. These include programs for which DDS sets rates (community care facilities, community-based day programs, habilitation service programs, respite agencies, and vouchered respite) and to specified contract-services programs (supported living, transportation, and look-alike day programs).
New Staff Joins ISS
With the expansion of new programs over the last several months and an increase in grounds keeping contracts, ISS has recruited the following staff:
Job Coaching staff is: Richard Loza, Karin Esquer, Alicia Huerta, Wendell Brown, Michelle Falcon, and Crystal Chavez.
Joining the grounds keeping crew at the Los Alamitos site are: Andrew Galarza, Cory Cluff, Devin Sides, Dario Moreno, Anthony Spence, and Jeff Deloach. New to the Fontana grounds maintenance department are: Michael Granados, Francisco Huerta, and Bradly Winslow.
While out on a medical leave, Carrie Tyler’s position as Accounting Clerk is being filled by Jane Biloki.
New faces in the supported employment program are: Miriam Bella, Community Employment Case Manager; Timothy Vasquez and Michele Spaurwe, Case Manager/Job Developers.
Moving from the position of production supervisor to warehouse person is Peter Claude II. Filling the vacancy left by Peter is Maribel Beltran.
Steve Whitney has filled the position of Business Development Specialist, while Sean Dehart recently joined the crew at the Cal Trans site.
Welcome to ISS!!
Thank You for Your Generosity
We want to extend our thank you to the following for their generous donations toward the purchase of Personal 3-day Emergency Response Kits for consumers.
The kits provide the most essential supplies for 3 days of support in the event of a severe emergency or disaster. They carry a 5-year shelf life and are U.S. Coast Guard approved.
| Joseph Afflerbaugh | Fontana Breakfast Lions |
| AIM Mail Franchise | Fontana Rotary Club |
| California Steel Ind. | Charles Hill |
| Draymond Crawford | Franci Taylor |
| Willie Dixon | Bea Watson |
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Fontana Community Church |
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An additional thank you goes to the following ISS staff that generously contributed to the purchase of emergency water containers:
| Sylvia Anderson | Ulric Jones |
| Jane Biloki | Joe Mitchell |
| Steve Bowen | Chris Nelson |
| Carole Graham | Paul Porter |
| Bonnie Grosjean | Michele Spaurwe |
In Appreciation
A big thank you to the Weingart Foundation for their generous donation of $10,000.00 to purchase much needed equipment for our expanding grounds maintenance service.
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We wish to thank the Community Foundation for their donation of $2,860.00 enabling us to automate the door to the production department for consumers using wheelchairs.