Integrated Resources Institute (IRI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the full inclusion of persons with disabilities into their community.
IRI Mentorworks provides day program services to adults with disabilities to find employment in their community. Our philosophy is "Everyone Works". We truly embody this motto as over 50% of our clients work in their community. Our services are provided under the philosophy of person centered planning. Everyone gets individualized services and we work on developing our client's interest, skills and preferences. We presume competence and focus on the "can do" instead of the "can't do". 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 Integrated Work outcomes, IRI has been awarded several local, state, federal and international grants. IRI also provides Supported Living, Educational Consultation and Professional Development services and consultation.
01/02/2026
Happy New Year from IRI!
As we begin a new year, we extend our heartfelt wishes for good health, hope, and well-being. We look forward to another year of meaningful impact, collaboration, and positive change in the communities we serve.
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12/25/2025
Happy Holiday's from all of us at IRI, we wish you a joyful, peaceful, and restorative holiday season.
This time of year reminds us how grateful we are for the communities we serve and the partnerships we’ve built. May your days be filled with warmth, connection, and hope for the year ahead!
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12/15/2025
IRI is excited to recognize Employment Coach Michaela Camps for her incredible dedication and impact! Recently, she helped a person secure employment in a remarkably short time frame. A true testament to her commitment and belief in the people she supports.
Her ability to adapt her support style to fit each person’s unique needs, combined with her optimism and positive outlook, makes her a shining example of what teamwork and person-centered support look like. With her warm and bubbly personality and unwavering encouragement, she continues to inspire success and confidence every day for the people she supports.
Thank you, Michaela, for going above and beyond and embodying IRI’s mission and values!
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12/10/2025
Happy International Human Right's Day!
Human Rights Day reminds us how powerful it is when people support and stand up for one another. IRI is honored to work with partners everywhere who are building more open, fair, and free societies. Everyone deserves to be heard and treated with respect. This Human Rights Day, we’re grateful for the people and communities we support who make human rights a reality around the world.
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12/03/2025
Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities!
Integrated Resources Institute is proud to celebrate this special day by recognizing the strength, creativity, and contributions of people with disabilities in our communities.
At IRI, we believe everyone deserves the chance to shine, be included, and live a life filled with opportunity. Today is a great reminder of why inclusion matters and why we’re committed to supporting people of all abilities every day.
Wishing everyone a wonderful International Day of Persons with Disabilities!
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12/03/2025
Meet Rashaun!
He believes IRI has made a big difference in his job development. Hearing directly from the people we support is what Giving Tuesday is all about: uplifting others, creating opportunities, and helping individuals reach their goals.
Thank you for being part of this mission and for supporting the work we do every day. Join us in making a difference this Giving Tuesday and donate today at irioc.org/donate.
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12/02/2025
It’s Giving Tuesday!
Today at IRI, we’re celebrating the incredible impact our organization makes in the lives of the people we support. Throughout the day, we’ll be sharing heartfelt videos from individuals in our programs as they speak about what IRI’s support has meant to them. Their stories are powerful reminders of why we do what we do.
Thank you to everyone for your continuous support, generosity, and belief in our mission. If you’d like to help us continue making a difference, please consider making a donation at irioc.org/donate. Every contribution helps us change lives.
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11/27/2025
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at IRI.
This season always reminds us to pause and appreciate the people who make our work possible and that includes you. We’re truly grateful for your kindness, your encouragement, and your belief in our mission.
As we head into Giving Tuesday, we invite you to carry that spirit of gratitude forward and help us continue making a difference. Every donation, big or small, means the world. To help us continue our work, please consider donating at irioc.org/donate.
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11/25/2025
Meet Aspanta!
Aspanta is working his seasonal job with The Salvation Army as a Christmas Ambassador spreading holiday cheer, greeting generous donors at the red kettles, and helping support families who need a little extra love this season. Aspanta’s giving back, and if you’re feeling inspired to give too, donations are welcome at irioc.org/donate!
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11/21/2025
Our community is stronger thanks to leaders like Jessica Gould, founder of J Gould Consulting, who serves on our Board! In her recent interview with VoyageLA, Jessica shares her journey and the deep purpose behind her work.
Jessica’s story is one of resilience, passion, and advocacy. Born with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, she channeled her personal experiences into a mission to empower the intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) community.
As a board member, Jessica brings not just her expertise but her lived experience, vision, and commitment to equality in public policy. We are incredibly grateful for her leadership and advocacy!
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A tribute from IRI
Today we would like to honor Alice Wong a visionary, a storyteller, a fierce advocate, and a joy-maker whose impact continues to ripple through communities everywhere. Alice’s life has been a testament to what it means to live boldly, to challenge systems with courage, and to build a world where every voice, body, and mind is honored.
Through her writing, activism, and leadership, Alice brought visibility to stories that too often went unheard. She taught us that accessibility is love, that disability culture is powerful, and that community care can transform the way we live and imagine the future. She reminded us that advocacy can be creative, that resistance can be joyful, and that change starts with listening deeply to one another.
At IRI, we are profoundly grateful for everything Alice stood for equity, imagination, interdependence, and the undeniable brilliance of disabled communities. Her work continues to inspire our mission and our hearts.
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11/18/2025
Meet Baneh!
Baneh has been working hard as part of the Pavilions family for more than a decade. Baneh consistently goes above and beyond to provide excellent customer service, support her coworkers, and deliver incredible results. Baneh is proud to share that her hard work has earned her recognition as the Pavillions Associate of the Month. Congratulations to Baneh on her kindness, excellence, and dedication!
Consider making a donation at irioc.org/donate and help us keep the giving spirit alive! Every contribution big or small helps us reach more people and create real, positive change. Together, we can make this season of giving truly meaningful.
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IRI Mentorworks provides services to adults with disabilities to find employment in their community. We believe "Everybody Works".
For years, people with disabilities have been disenfranchised and told what they can’t do. Here at IRI, we focus on what people can do; celebrating them for their gifts, talents and differences. IRI doesn’t only support individuals with disabilities to find employment, but we also support and educate the larger community, specifically employers, on the advantages of hiring a person with a disability.
As a grassroots non-profit organization, IRI has facilitated over 20,000 community job placements for persons with disabilities in the US and Australia. Based on these successful Integrated Work outcomes, IRI has been awarded several local, state, federal and international grants.
IRI also provides Supported and Independent Living services, Educational and Transition Consultation.
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