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 33,081, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Case Services - During the fiscal year ended 09/30/22, there were 21 consumers that received financial support from Part B Case Service Funds and/or Restricted Funds received from donors that were used to assist these consumers in the removal or modification of barriers that will now allow these individuals with disabilities to live more independently in their homes or to perform their jobs more independently. Some examples of the assistance provided include, but are not limited to, aiding with transportation, food, clothing, utilities, housing security deposits, apartment holding fees, temporary PCA services, furniture as well as other assistance.”

“Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Additional Accomplishments - Access Independence has stared in house sign language classes one night a week for individuals in the community to come to our office to learn sign language through a certified teacher. Access, along with the other Independent living centers have conducted an Emergency preparedness seminar that educated professionals in the community how to help individuals with disabilities when an emergency occurs. This is continuing to the next fiscal year. Access has also received around 75 donated sleeping bags that turn into jackets that our community outreach advocate has been distributing to those in need in the community that are homeless.”

“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 Statements and the selection of the Independent Auditor.”