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National Down Syndrome Society Announces New Board Members

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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Washington D.C., Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome, is pleased to announce new additions to its Board of Directors.

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  • Washington D.C., Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome, is pleased to announce new additions to its Board of Directors.
  • I am extremely proud and honored to continue to support the work of NDSS and the Down syndrome community with these fantastic additions to our Board, stated Board Chairwoman, Tiffany Barfield.
  • This board position was created for a female with Down syndrome and was established in memory of Mia Peterson, a dedicated advocate who was the first individual with Down syndrome to serve on the NDSS board.
  • The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) is the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome.

Intellinetics Introduces New Employee Onboarding Automation Solution at Ohio Provider Resource Association Fall Conference

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intellinetics, Inc., (NYSE American: INLX), a provider of solutions and services that enable and accelerate digital transformation, is proud to be presenting a new Employee Onboarding Automation Solution at the Ohio Provider Resource Association (OPRA) Fall Conference in Columbus, OH on October 27, 2022.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intellinetics, Inc. , (NYSE American: INLX), a provider of solutions and services that enable and accelerate digital transformation, is proud to be presenting a new Employee Onboarding Automation Solution at the Ohio Provider Resource Association (OPRA) Fall Conference in Columbus, OH on October 27, 2022.
  • Users of Intellinetics flagship IntelliCloud Document Management Platform can now replace paper forms with a comprehensive digital solution that streamlines the creation, distribution, completion, and processing of business forms such as employee onboarding packages.
  • This solution eliminates mundane tasks, improves data accuracy, increases employee retention rate, and helps new hires achieve target productivity sooner.
  • We continue to deliver mission-critical solutions within the Human Services industry, said James F. DeSocio, President & CEO of Intellinetics.

Exchange Bank Employees Step Up Community Support through Nonprofit Board Membership

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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Supporting the community is the cornerstone of Exchange Banks culture, and employees donate thousands of hours a year in support of local charities and nonprofit organizations.

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  • Supporting the community is the cornerstone of Exchange Banks culture, and employees donate thousands of hours a year in support of local charities and nonprofit organizations.
  • We currently have 50 Exchange Bank employees who serve on nonprofit boards, and our employees as a whole volunteer with over 250 organizations, said Beth Ryan, Exchange Banks community engagement officer.
  • Headquartered in Sonoma County and founded in 1890, Exchange Bank is a full-service community bank with assets of $3.5 billion.
  • The Petaluma Argus Courier Peoples Choice Awards named Exchange Bank Best Local Bank 2022 and the Bohemian Magazines Best of the North Bay 2022 named Exchange Bank Best Business Bank and Best Consumer Bank.

SYNERGY HOMECARE CONTINUES EXCEPTIONAL TERRITORY SALES GROWTH MOMENTUM

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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GILBERT, Ariz., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SYNERGY® HomeCare, the nation's fastest growing home care franchise, an Entrepreneur 500 ranked enterprise and a Top 200 Franchise according to Franchise Business Review, has continued its strong multi-year growth trajectory, inking 32 new territories thus far in 2022, including 12 in the third quarter, representing a 50% year-over-year increase.

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  • Business opportunities in home care fueling growth of SYNERGY HomeCare, one of nation's leading franchise systems.
  • "The unparalleled tools and support that SYNERGY HomeCare provides its franchisees have enabled my business to grow and thrive.
  • "Our message is resonating as so many compassionate entrepreneurs want to enter the home care space," said SYNERGY HomeCare Chief Growth Officer Mike Steed.
  • No matter what each person's circumstances are, SYNERGY HomeCare steps in with effective, comforting, life-affirming care that movespeople emotionally and physically forward.

Interface Systems enables MOD Pizza to improve security while reducing false alarm costs by over 95% and subscription costs by over 15%

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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By consolidating physical security operations with Interface, MOD Pizza has improved security while reducing false alarm costs by over 95% and monthly subscription costs by over 15%.

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  • By consolidating physical security operations with Interface, MOD Pizza has improved security while reducing false alarm costs by over 95% and monthly subscription costs by over 15%.
  • MOD Pizzas legacy alarm systems resulted in frequent operational disruption and false alarm penalties, and employee confidence in the alarm solution was fast eroding.
  • To solve this problem, Interface deployed a video-verified alarm solution that includes verification of every alarm event by trained intervention specialists.
  • The trademarks MOD, MOD Pizza, and the MOD Shield, are owned by MOD Super Fast Pizza, LLC.

19th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: California Presented By Core Hydration & Safeway Foundation Raises Over $2 Million For Best Buddies International

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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MIAMI, Fla., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 19th annual Best Buddies Challenge: California presented by Core Hydration & Safeway Foundation raised $2 million for Best Buddies International. Proceeds benefited programs dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

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  • Albertsons Companies Foundation Presented $560,000 Donation to Best Buddies, a Global Nonprofit Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
    Hosted by Best Buddies Celebrity Ambassador Jason Lewis, the Event Took Place on Saturday, October 15, at the Summit Skywalker Ranch in Marin County, California
    MIAMI, Fla., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 19thannual Best Buddies Challenge: California presented by Core Hydration & Safeway Foundation raised $2 million for Best Buddies International .
  • Safeway Northern California Division President Karl Schroeder presented a $560,000 check presentation to Best Buddies International during the opening ceremonies.
  • "The Safeway Foundation prizes our longstanding commitment to our community partners, and Best Buddies is a great example of that relationship," said Safeway Northern California Division President Karl Schroeder.
  • Since 2007, Albertsons has hired employees through the Best Buddies Jobs program in Massachusetts, California, Texas, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

National Autism Center Offers 10 Reasons Why Adults with Autism Make Good Employees

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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RANDOLPH, Mass., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Employers who hire individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) will benefit from the unique skills and strengths they can bring to any workplace. In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the National Autism Center at May Institute offers the following 10 reasons why these individuals make good employees:

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  • In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the National Autism Center at May Institute offers the following 10 reasons why these individuals make good employees:
    They want to work and are dedicated to doing a good job.
  • They have dedicated teams of people supporting them who will provide them and their employers with any assistance that is required.
  • The National Autism Center is May Institute's Center for the Promotion of Evidence-based Practice.
  • For more information about the National Autism Center at May Institute, please visitwww.nationalautismcenter.org.

Just Love Coffee Café Announces Explosive Nationwide Expansion with New Franchise Locations Doubling Annually

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just Love Coffee Café, the rapidly expanding full service neighborhood coffeehouse, announced franchise units operating in 23 states with an additional 85 under development. The Tennessee-based café best known for its artisan, fair trade, and organic coffees, craft beverages, waffles, and a full service menu, reported doubling its franchise units since initially opening with three stores in 2018. The brand has solidified its footprint in Tennessee with 10 locations but has since spanned the U.S. with franchises opening in Arizona, Colorado, Mississippi, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina Utah, and Minnesota. Franchise Development Director Kevin Bauerle said the phenomenal growth can be attributed to several factors that make Just Love Coffee different from the average coffee shop.

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  • Franchise Development Director Kevin Bauerle said the phenomenal growth can be attributed to several factors that make Just Love Coffee different from the average coffee shop.
  • "Just Love Coffee represents the pinnacle of what American coffee culture aspires to be," said Bauerle.
  • Most customers are surprised that we offer complete meals rather than a few snacks or pastries available at many coffee shops."
  • For more information about Just Love Coffee franchise opportunities, visit www.justlovecoffeefranchise.com .

Fred Finch Transfers Berkeley Youth Housing Program to Larkin Street

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Larkin Street Youth Services and Fred Finch Youth & Family Services publicly announced the historic handover of the Turning Point transitional homelessness facility in Berkeley, California. All youth participants and program staff have been successfully transitioned to Larkin Street's care and supervision.

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  • BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Larkin Street Youth Services and Fred Finch Youth & Family Services publicly announced the historic handover of the Turning Point transitional homelessness facility in Berkeley, California.
  • "Fred Finch and Larkin Street have done incredible work in our region to support transitional age youth," said Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin.
  • Larkin Street Youth Services is an internationally recognized leader in providing effective housing, education, employment, and health services to at-risk, homeless, and runaway youth.
  • Three out of four who complete the full range of Larkin Street programs successfully exit to stable housing.

IntellectAbility and NPACE Partner to Bring Vital IDD Healthcare Education to Clinicians to Reduce Health Disparities for People With IDD

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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CLEARWATER, Fla., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to the National Council on Disability Health Equity Framework for People with Disabilities,¹ people with IDD face significant, preventable health disparities. In a call to action to improve the healthcare provided to people with IDD, the framework recommends comprehensive disability clinical-care curricula be required for nursing and healthcare professionals. The goal is to empower healthcare professionals to better understand the healthcare needs of people with IDD. To respond to this need, IntellectAbility and NPACE are partnering to give healthcare providers practical and immediately usable clinical knowledge to improve healthcare for people with IDD, using the online Curriculum in IDD Healthcare (CIDDH).

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  • The goal is to empower healthcare professionals to better understand the healthcare needs of people with IDD.
  • To respond to this need, IntellectAbility and NPACE are partnering to give healthcare providers practical and immediately usable clinical knowledge to improve healthcare for people with IDD, using the online Curriculum in IDD Healthcare (CIDDH).
  • Implementing the Curriculum in IDD Healthcare has shown to be effective in improving IDD clinical competency among healthcare providers and students.
  • "We are excited to partner with IntellectAbility to provide IDD healthcare-specific education and training to nurse practitioners and other clinicians.