Access Independence Inc

“A copy of Form 990 in pdf format is electronically sent to the Board of Directors for their review, comments and changes. Any and all changes are incorporated into the return and then it is finalized for filing.”

“The Conflict of Interest Policy is reviewed and updated periodically. Since a Conflict of Interest statement is required to accompany almost all contracts. This policy is reviewed as the various contracts are reviewed, which is about annually and approved by the board of directors and key employee.”

“The State of Connecticut has five 5 Centers for Independent Living with similar operations, which affords the Board of Directors to review comparable compensation data from the other four 4 Centers for Independent Living within CT who have similar operations and employees in the same exact position.”

“The Organization makes the Form 990, its Conflict of Interest Policy and Financial Statements available to anyone requesting such. In addtion, the Form 990 is posted onto the GuideStar website, which is allows anyone interested free acces to it.”

“Program Service Expenses 32,240, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Case Services - During the fiscal year ending 09/30/2025, 71 consumers received direct financial assistance through Part B Case Service Funds and or restricted donor funds. These resources were used to assist individuals in addressing barriers that limited their ability to live independently in their homes or perform their jobs effectively. Assistance provided during the year included, but was not limited to, transportation support, food, clothing, utility assistance, housing assistance, temporary personal care assistance services, furniture, and other essential supports. These targeted interventions played a critical role in improving stability, safety, and independence for the individuals served.”

“Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Additional Accomplishments - Access Independence, in collaboration with other Centers for Independent Living, continued to promote emergency preparedness education throughout the community. These seminars focus on educating professionals on how to appropriately support individuals with disabilities during emergency situations and will continue into the next fiscal year. In addition, Access Independence received approximately 25 donated sleeping bags that convert into jackets. These items were distributed by the Community Outreach Advocate to individuals experiencing homelessness in the community. This initiative continued from the prior fiscal year and is expected to remain an ongoing outreach effort in the coming years.”

“Access independence, Inc. works with individuals with disabilities to enable them to live and/or work more independently in their communities. To achieve this objective, the organization provides advocacy, peer support, independent living skills training and provide information and referral services to these individuals with disabilities and/or their families who live primarily in the Southwestern Region of Connecticut and beyond as dictated by grantor and/or donors.”

“Access independence, Inc. works with individuals with disabilities to enable them to live and/or work more independently in their communities. To achieve this objective, the organization provides advocacy, peer support, independent living skills training and provide information and referral services to these individuals with disabilities and/or their families who live primarily in the Southwestern Region of Connecticut and beyond as dictated by grantor and/or donors.”

“The Board of Directors oversee the Audited Financial Statementsand the selection of the Independent Auditor”

“CORE SERVICES Continued - Housing related services, including housing search assistance, home modifications, and shelter related services, supported 110 individuals. In addition, Access Independence responded to 1,234 general information and referral inquiries during the year. Overall, the program service accomplishments for the fiscal year demonstrate the continued commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities. Through a broad range of supports and individualized services, the organization continues to strengthen independence, accessibility, and inclusion while improving quality of life outcomes for those served.”

“Nursing Facility Transition Continued - Access Independence continued care coordination efforts with partner agencies to ensure continuity of services. All nursing facility transition consumers, whether successfully transitioned, actively in the process, or remaining in institutional settings, remained eligible for additional individualized services and supports.”