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 accomplished the following - served in its highest capacity to "stay home and stay safe" as staff worked remotely to practice safe social distancing. The agency created hotlines in the event a consumer needs emergency assistance during the covid-19 pandemic. Hotlines - 313-706-2750 - 313-923-1655 - facilitated "the living well michigan workshop" which is based on independent living philosophy that emphasizes personal choice, self- determination, and peer support as essential components for living independently in the community. Participants in "the living well in michigan workshop" develop exercise techniques, nutrition/meal planning, better ways to eat, benefit planning, such as goal setting, problem solving and communication skills and have the opportunity to practice them in a supportive environment. - resources that we have provided to consumers has included information on food banks, shelter, grocery shopping hours, unemployment insurance, symptoms, stigma, prevention, and how to get tested. Disability network wayne county-detroit response to covid-19 (march 2020) as of march 13, 2020 disability network wayne county - detroit cancelled all face to face appointments and closed its office doors to help prevent the spread of covid-19. Each of our services are now being provided to consumers virtually. We created a direct helpline for our consumers to contact us via phone. The new contact number is advertised daily through our website and social media platforms. We have also provided resources to our consumers via social media (e.g., facebook, twitter, instagram), including information on food banks, shelters, grocery shopping hours, unemployment insurance, mental health hotlines, covid-19 symptoms, stigma, prevention, how to get tested, and answers to general questions. We also updated our website with covid-19 resources. Disability network wayne county-detroit response to covid-19 (april 2020-present) we are now providing our services live via facebook and online chat on our website, www.dnwayne.org. For facebook live, we are administering services through live video sessions and consumer interaction, which includes a weekly update from our executive director, lori hill. In addition, we are providing consumers with instructional videos to assist them through these troubling times. - preparing its food truck to bring awareness to better health and provide access to nutritious food. We are motivated by the results of our community engagement survey and the health benefits that our consumers state is changing their lives impacted by the delivery of fresh food and groceries directly to their homes. - the benefits of a mobile fresh food truck allow for our mobile food distribution. Produce markets, mobile farmer's markets, or fresh food carts travel to multiple neighborhoods to provide fresh fruits and vegetables, operating on a set schedule so residents know when they can shop. Mobile markets often travel to areas without easy access to supermarkets or grocery stores sometimes called food deserts. - in connect with our "living well" program, the mobilemarket2u program responds to outreach efforts to isolated consumers who indicate they need fresh food, food boxes, and better ways to prepare their meals. As well, for those who indicate they have no access to transportation during the pandemic of 2020-21, and those who are bedridden, shut-in, or have no caregiver to assist in preparing meals, mobilemarket2u is a refreshing solution. Our online programs provide exercise, nutritious meal preps, and peer support and engagement with an on-line independent living specialist via a zoom call or facebook interaction. - launched new, mini websites in support of special programs. The fresh food truck procurement and activities are captured on website: www.mobilemarket2u.com. The special de-isolation program "no wrong door" was captured on website: www.nowrongdoordetroit.com and also the program”