Patty Oser, Vice-President of Community Services for Southern Indiana Resource Solutions, Inc. (SIRS) received the President’s Award at Indiana’s Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Inc. (INARF) Annual Conference hosted March 14, 2007 at The Sheraton Inn in Indianapolis, IN. The President’s Award is presented to outstanding executives/administrators in the field of rehabilitation. These distinguished individuals diligently stay the course of service delivery, remain abreast of and develop quality programs using the latest innovations in the field within the resources available to them, and show a strong belief in the worth of all individuals of varying abilities which is manifested through the operations/programs they manage and their dedication to their cause.

Kelly Mitchell, SIRS CEO, states in her nomination letter, “Patty stands as a model of the human service executive. She is a genuine advocate for individuals with disabilities. Her passion regarding the rights of individuals with disabilities to fully participate in community living is inspiring to staff, individuals served, industry associates, and community members. Her dedication to those we serve, her employees, and the organization are just as strong today as when she joined our company on June 6, 1977.”

Mrs. Oser has a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and joined the SIRS team nearly 30 years ago. She and husband Michael reside in Jasper, IN and they are the proud parents of Jennifer Habig and Phillip Oser. During her tenure with SIRS, Patty has served in various capacities as an executive level manager over adult services, children services, and Industry services. In her current position, she oversees fiscal management and operation of community services to adults and children with disabilities in Dubois, Perry, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick Counties.

Patty believes, “People with disabilities have the right to first and foremost be looked at as a person, to fully belong to our society, to be self-sufficient, and to contribute to their communities. I have worked to remove barriers that keep this from happening and to create opportunities for them to be the person they are meant to be.”

Southern Indiana Resource Solutions, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to enriching the quality of life of persons with disabilities. SIRS’ vision is that every person served will have the opportunity for community employment, recreation, and living.