Vermont Alliance of Information and Referral Services
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WEDNESDAY MAY 12, 2009
VT ALLIANCE OF INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICES
10th Annual Spring Conference: “Doing More With Less”
Professional development for those who provide Information - Referral - Assistance
Keynote Speaker: Hal Colston, Executive Director, Neighborkeepers
Other presenters include
Dolly Fleming, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders, and
Meg Burmeister, Director of Case Management, Central Vermont Council on Aging
Location TBD
Established August 17, 2000, Vermont Alliance of Information & Referral Services (Vermont AIRS) is a statewide association of public and private organizations and individuals committed to the provision of accessible quality information and referral services in the State of Vermont.
Mission Statement:
The purpose of Vermont AIRS is to support professionals who provide information and referral (I&R) and information and assistance (I&A) services through training, advocacy and networking.
Vision:
All individuals and families in Vermont will have barrier-free access to quality information about health care, social services and other community programs.
What is I&R?
Information and Referral (I&R) is the art, science and practice of bringing people and services together. I&R is an integral part of the overall human services sector.