Adec Inc.

“The executive/finance committee shall consist of the chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary, treasurer, and immediate past chairperson. The executive/finance committee shall have the authority to conduct the affairs of the corporation in the interim between meetings of the board of directors, subject to policy established and regulated by the board of directors. The executive/finance committee shall formulate and propose policy statements to the board of directors relative to governance and the use and protection of the corporation's assets, and shall formulate policy with respect to matters of finance. The governance committee and finance committee shall serve as a resource to the executive committee on these matters. The executive committee will also provide oversight to and for the president/chief executive officer of the corporation in the performance of his/her duties. The executive/finance committee may appoint an ad hoc audit task force to review the audit process of the corporation. This committee shall be responsible for developing policies relating to human resource practices within the corporation. This committee shall annually review and approve on behalf of the board of directors the corporation's personnel policies. At least three officers shall constitute a quorum of the executive/finance committee for the transaction of any business in person or by proxy. Regular meetings of executive/finance committee shall be held at a place and time designated by the chairperson, but not less than ten times each year.”

“The following changes were made during the 2014 fiscal year: - the maximum number of board members was reduced from twenty-five (25) to seventeen (17), and the minimum number of board members was reduced from fifteen (15) to nine (9). - the duties and responsibilities of the board secretary and treasurer were combined. - the executive/finance committee was separated into an executive committee and a finance committee. - the separate investment committee function was combined into the finance committee duties.”

“The organization does not have classes of members. The organization's members consist of individuals, corporations, and organizations that demonstrate an interest in persons with disabilities or those in need of similar services and who contribute to the organization's efforts financially and otherwise.”

“At the annual meeting of the membership, the members elect 1/3 of the members of the board of directors to fill vacancy and expired terms.”

“The organization's management performs a detailed review of a draft of the form 990. A board meeting is then held where a final draft of the full form 990, including all applicable schedules, is presented to each member of the governing body. At the board meeting, the full form 990, along with a summary of key points of the return, are presented and board members are allowed to ask any questions they may have about the return. Once reviewed by the board, the return is then filed with the irs.”

“A conflict of interest questionnaire is sent out annually to each officer and director of the organization. The questionnaire requires each person to answer a series of questions related to various potential conflicts of interest that are specifically asked on the form 990. The organization's compliance officer monitors the responses for any potential conflicts of interest and then determines whether or not an actual conflict of interest exists. Anyone who is determined to have a conflict of interest is not allowed to vote on any matters involving the related conflict of interest. The compliance officer attends all board meetings to ensure compliance with these guidelines.”

“The board chairperson reviews indiana association of rehabilitation facilities (inarf) compensation surveys, as well as performance evaluations provided by board members, in determining the compensation for the organization's ceo. The executive finance committee then reviews the findings, deliberates, and establishes the amount of compensation, which is recorded in the finance committee board meeting minutes. This process was last performed in october 2013.”

“Adec's human resources department and ceo review indiana association of rehabilitation facilities (inarf) compensation surveys, elkhart county chamber wage survey, and other outside compensation surveys in order to determine appropriate compensation for all other officers and employees. Although this process is not documented, it was performed on an ongoing basis throughout the fiscal year.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflicts of interest policy, and audited financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“(continued from part iii, line 1) adec clients are entitled to dignity: respect and professionalism as their daily needs are met, protection from exploitation and abuse. Adec clients deserve the opportunity for employment: find dignity and meaning in work, make productive contributions to the community through work, contribute to the well being of our society by being tax-paying citizens. As an active part of the community, adec clients are part of the community: connects clients with local opportunities when possible, is a catalyst for new client opportunities if they don't exist. Whether in the classroom, on the playing field, in the workplace, or in the neighborhood, the power of participation is incredible. Through comprehensive residential and day services adec helps people with developmental and physical disabilities discover and share their talents in their community as employees, students, competitors, consumers, advocates and volunteers. Adec helps community members open their hearts, minds and doors by providing opportunities and inclusion for those we serve. By enhancing the lives of people with disabilities, we enrich our communities through the diversity that comes from inclusion. With the helping hands of our friends and neighbors we expect great opportunities for all. We expect people with disabilities to become full participants in our communities. Their jobs will be in your work places. Their homes will be where you live. Their hobbies will be your hobbies. They will play and compete on your neighborhood parks, fields and courts. They will volunteer their time to agencies serving our communities. Community life and participation is the focus of adec's mission. We are neighbors, friends, coworkers, business associates, teammates, consumers, students and public servants. We build relationships by being active in our community and by sharing our stories of struggles and success. Adec clients and staff help make others aware that barriers do exist for those who live with disabilities. But they also demonstrate that those barriers can be removed simply by the power of participation. The people who use our services are very much involved in their communities. They work in factories, offices, and retail businesses throughout the area. They are volunteers for public service organizations. They play in organized team and individual sports.”

“Adec's niils program (northern indiana independent living services) was operational from 1989 through september 2013 and provided training exclusively for visually impaired seniors so they can live more independently in their homes. Services were available to those 55 and over who live in elkhart, kosciusko, laporte, marshall or st. Joseph counties. Niils was funded by the indiana family and social services administration, division of disability, aging and rehabilitative services. Adec made a business decision to cease conducting this program in september 2013 and worked with another agency to pick up this service area.”

“(continued from part iii, line 4a) these services are meant to help clients gain community connections and eventually be independent in the community. These services are provided to people that live with family or in their own homes/apartments. Adec provides support in the following areas; financial management, community integration, health care coordination, transportation, and community advocacy. Adec also provides support in other areas that may be client specific such as personal hygiene, meal preparation etc. Adec's greatest goal is to help people we work with realize their dreams and be independent in the community. Adec's staff schedules are driven by the needs of the specific person being served. Those using supported living services can choose to develop a variety of services to pursue their individual interests and needs within the community. Adec's supported living services allow adults with developmental disabilities to live in their own home or apartment with the support of trained staff assistance. Those using supported living services can choose to develop a variety of services to pursue their individual interests and needs within the community. Adec's day services utilize community based and classroom activities to assist adults with individual goals in areas of self-help, communication, and socialization. Those served have opportunities to: -volunteer in the community; -take part in organized community recreational opportunities such as individual and team sports; -enjoy music therapy and social events; and -patronize community shops, services, and resources.”

“(continued from part iii, line 4b) adec's adult habilitation services are designed to provide adults living with a developmental disability a meaningful day, every day. We accomplish this by taking time to discover the natural abilities and interests of the people we serve, and then challenging them to work at developing those skills, abilities and interests. The key objectives in adec's day service program are to provide opportunities for productivity, recreation and socialization each day. Productivity is accomplished by providing a variety of age-appropriate activities, including; woodworking, art, baking and cooking, photography, sewing, other "vocational" activities. Recreation is accomplished by providing not only exercise groups, but also organized community recreational opportunities such as individual and team sports (i.e., softball, basketball, bowling, etc.). Socialization is accomplished by offering volunteer opportunities in the community, participating in organized social events and patronizing community shops, services and resources such as the library, parks and restaurants. Adec's assistive technology program integrates the use of technology to help promote independence in those we serve. This is accomplished through training staff and clients on technologies that will give those with disabilities greater independence, researching and implementing assistive technologies in our programs and developing our own technological solutions where there is no existing solution. Adec's niils program (northern indiana independent living services) was operational through september 2013 and provided training exclusively for visually impaired seniors so they can live more independently in their homes. Services were available to those 55 and over who live in elkhart, kosciusko, laporte, marshall or st. Joseph counties. Adec industries serves a variety of industrial customers with high quality packaging and assembly services while providing practical training and employment for adults with developmental and physical disabilities. Adec industries also provides electronic recycling services and manufactures and sells plastic trash liners in a wide variety of sizes and strengths. Through regular visits and follow-up calls, adec will monitor employee progress and provide support as needed to assure success on the job. Through adec employment services, individuals can access services for: job placement, job coaching and support, interest and skill assessment, resume preparation, applications and interviews, marketing to employers, and education and training. Adec also offers employment training and experience through adec industries, a division of adec. Adec industries provides paid employment in a supervised factory environment. Employees work on a variety of packaging and assembly projects serving local industry as well as adec's plastic bag manufacturing business.”

“(continued from part iii, line 4c) adec's family services also can help guide parents through the process of finding services through a united way of elkhart county funded project known as gps. Adec recreational and music therapy services are delivered by qualified professionals who are formally trained, credentialed through national testing, and are board certified. Our therapists are committed to providing you or your loved one with the best possible services by using a team approach and remaining easily accessible for your therapy needs. Relief and assistance for families with children of all ages and/or adults with disabilities and/or emotional/mental illness is also provided through adec's respite services. We offer: the type and amount of services are individually designed to meet the needs of each child and family. Families play a key role in deciding what services are needed to help their child. Services following evaluation are funded through the state, federal, medicaid, and charitable donations.”