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Mike Torelli | Senior Marketing Specialist | HAI Group

Mike Torelli is a senior marketing specialist at HAI Group. Contact Mike with thoughts, ideas, and questions at mtorelli@housingcenter.com.

Research Case Study: Rutland Housing Authority Integrates Support Program for Elderly Population

For many senior citizens, the thought of where they will spend their golden years can be concerning. Will they be able to stay in their home, aging comfortably surrounded by loved ones and their belongings? Or will they be forced to move to a retirement home due to physical restrictions?

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Simplify Your Staff Training with HAI Group Online Training’s Assign and Buy Tool

HAI Group Online Training has proudly supported the public and affordable housing industry for the past three decades. Today, more than 30,000 users from 3,000 organizations nationwide trust HAI Group Online Training for professional development, certifications, and the skills needed to excel in the field. Our training platform offers the convenience of learning at your own pace, from any location, at a time that suits you best.

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Research Case Study: Opportunity Home San Antonio's JEDI Team

Opportunity Home San Antonio, formerly known as San Antonio Housing Authority, is working to prevent institutional racism and ensure employee equity through established goals to ensure that race does not determine housing assistance or supportive service outcomes and that residents live in neighborhoods that benefit from equitable investment across systems.

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Claims Corner: Navigating Legal Risks in Public Housing Security

Some housing agencies employ security personnel directly or through third-party services to ensure resident safety. However, these personnel can face complex and tragic situations requiring difficult decisions, as highlighted in a recent wrongful death lawsuit in Ohio in which a police officer employed by a public housing authority (PHA) fatally shot a man, claiming self-defense.

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From Mitigation to Maintenance: Top Online Training Courses for Housing Professionals

As a housing professional, you juggle various responsibilities, including customer service, mitigation, mediation, transportation, and maintenance. Mastering these skills and ensuring resident safety and satisfaction doesn't happen overnight—it requires dedicated training.

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Navigating Elevator Safety: Compliance and Requirements in Residential Buildings

Elevators are a common feature in multistory public and affordable housing properties, offering convenience and accessibility to residents. From transporting groceries to aiding those with mobility restrictions, elevators have seamlessly integrated into our daily lives. 

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