Disability Network Wayne County- Detroit

“Form 990 is provided to the executive director and finance director for review, prior to board approval.”

“Each director, principal officer, and member of a committee with governing board delegating powers annually signs a statement that affirms that such person has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, has agreed to comply with the policy, and understands that the organization is tax-exempt and must primarily engage in tax-exempt activities that accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.”

“The compensation of the executive director is subject to approval by the board of directors.”

“Documents are made available to the public upon request.”

“The disability network/wayne county-detroit is a consumer driven organization dedicated to maximizing the ability of persons with disabilities to live as independently as they choose. We encourage full participation in the everyday activities of living by providing a nurturing and supportive environment; advocating for an inclusive community; serving as a community resource; and providing a unified voice to the community.”

“Disability network wayne county - detroit has accomplishes the following - serviced over 1,000 consumers by providing free ppe, including gloves, masks, and hand sanitizers. We also serced as a staple in the community for covid-19 assistance and information. In addition, we signed up over 320 consumers for covid-19 testing. -provided the senior population we service with a specialized ribs & soul showcase complete with pre-recorded, live performances from world renowned musicians and food from the city's premier caterers. - in conjunction with mrs and instructors from michigan career technical institute, we created a 6-week summer youth apprenticeship that serviced over 40 students from across wayne county. All partcipating consumers received tablets, internet data pakages, and a bi-weekly stipend. All classes were administered virtually by certified instructors. Consumers were able to choose from the following cohorts: automotive, culinary, healthcare, and construction. - the community gardens project was a big success. The community garden at featherstone "kitchen greens" project provided healthy meal options and instructionalclasses for senior citizens or individuals with a disability in wayne county. They pre-registered to receive organic healthy food delivered to their door once a week for 16 weeks during the covid-19 pandemic. They received fresh microgreens with other hearty vegetables, recepies, and food preservation information and kits. They were also able to go on virtual to see demonstrations or to demonstrate as post data. All the participants participated in visiting the grounds where the food was being grown for a luncheonand demonstration of how food is grown, packaged, and eaten. All participants reported how much healthy foods kept them from having chronic issues and how it has changed their diets. All participants wanted to continue healthy programming. - we continued to expand programming for both tier 1 nd pre-employment transition services. The additional service options allowed us to reach a larger population of consumers referred from mrs.”