Integrated Resources Institute

Steve Zivolich
Email: szivolich@cox.net
Home: 714 619 7973
Office: 714 619 7973
Fax: 714 619 8974

Integrated Resources Institute

FULL INCLUSION

Integrated Resources Institute (IRI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the full inclusion of persons with disabilities into their community.

Now in its 25th year, IRI is a state and federally registered 501(c)(3) non-profit charity governed by a volunteer board.

Through its MentorWorks program, IRI has facilitated over 20,000 community job placements for persons with disabilities in the US and Australia. Based on these successful outcomes, IRI has been awarded several local, state, federal and international grants.

In coordination with Jewish Family Services of Orange County (JFS), Integrated Resources Institute, is now providing inclusion support services to children with disabilities and their families. Dr. Jan Weiner, is the project director for this new inclusion program. For more information, please contact Dr. Weiner at (949) 422-9897.

IRI was founded by Steve Zivolich in Orange County, CA in 1984. Since that time he has received local, state, national and international recognition for his leadership and research efforts for the integration and employment of persons with significant disabilities. He currently serves as the volunteer CEO for the IRI Board of Directors.

For more information regarding Integrated Resources Institute, or to make a donation please call 714-619-7973.

MAKE A DONATION!
Send your tax deductible donations to: Integrated Resources Institute (IRI), 3951 S. Plaza Dr., Suite 140, Santa Ana, CA 92704.

DONATE YOUR CAR!
You can donate your car, boat, motorcycle or RV. Simply call Cars for Causes, and designate Integrate Resources Institute as your charity; Call (800) 766-2273.

MENTORWORKS

Since 1987 IRI through its MentorWorks Program has facilitated the employment of over 20,000 persons with significant disabilities in the USA and Australia.

MentorWorks currently works with Orange County private and public employers to assist with the recruitment, hiring, training and ongoing support for persons with disabilities.

MentorWorks promotes a mentoring approach for employers, that results in better inclusion and retention outcomes for workers with disabilities. As a result of this approach, workers with disabilities are successfully integrated into the regular work force and have a retention rate that averages 300% better when compared to non-disabled co-workers.

MentorWorks also promotes on the job training for its clients through volunteer work at non-profit organizations. This provides community training experiences, while the client is seeking a paid position at for profit employers.

For more information regarding MentorWorks,
please call 714-619-7973.

EMPLOYERS AND SUPPORTERS

Aloha Ranch
Behavioral Support Partners
California Coastal Commission
City of Irvine
Community Action Center of O.C.
Costa Mesa Senior Cente
CSUF Department of Special Education
Del Taco Anaheim
Del Taco Mission Viejo
Discovery Science Center
First Wheelchair
Guaranteed Property Inspections, Inc.
Habitat for Humanity
HemoPets
Henry's Market Costa Mesa
Henry's Market Mission Viejo
Irvine Animal Care Center
Irvine Open Space
Irvine Spectrum Rotary Club
Jewish Federation
Jewish Family Services, Orange County
Loews Irvine
OC High School of Performing Arts
Pavilions Newport Coast
Ralphs Costa Mesa
Red Cross
Red Robin
Regional Center of Orange County
REMAX Metro Real Estate, Santa Ana
San Jaquin Wildlife Sanctuary
Second Harvest
Shade Tree Partnership
Temple Shir Ha Ma'alot
TJMAX Tustin
Santa Ana Community College
Santa Ana Senior Center
We Care Soup Kitchen
Weiner Zivolich Family Foundation
YMCA

For more information regarding MentorWorks,
please call 714-619-7973.