Adec Inc.

“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 Executive Committee shall consist of the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, and Immediate Past Chairperson. The Executive 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 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 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 Committee for the transaction of any business in person or by proxy. Regular meetings of Executive Committee shall be held at a place and time designated by the Chairperson, but not less than ten times each year, as a stand alone session or part of the Board Meeting.”

“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 and approved by the board of directors, 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 shares responses with the President/CEO and the chairperson of the board who 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. This process was last performed and documented in December of 2016.”

“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) since 1952, adec's mission and work has included providing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities the ability to live lives full of choice and possibility and free from exploitation and abuse. Adec clients are members of the communities in which they live and contribute through work and volunteering. Today, that mission includes helping families who have children diagnosed with a disability get connected to resources including understanding their rights, linking up with appropriate therapist and having access to after school and summer child care. Residential services for individuals who benefit from a group home environment and a supported living environment. Employment services that include a sheltered workshop and community employment where adec clients feel the pride of earning a paycheck and interacting with their co-workers. Day service programs in five locations that provide vocational time where adec clients get to flex their creative muscles and have the opportunity of selling their creations to the public. Two day services that include open spaces for the public called "gaining grounds coffee houses". A guardianship program that provides much needed advocates when a client's own family is unable to be there. Adec serves over 1,000 individuals with the intent to create a space and programs where individuals with disabilities are cared for and encouraged to try new things. Our mission includes "community" because we've believed since our inception that people with disabilities belong in the community and are a valuable part of the communities in which we all live. Adec clients routinely volunteer in the community, attend community events and interact with others in our community. Since 1952, adec has evolved to fit the needs of those we serve while continuing to advocate and support our clients.”

“(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 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 INTELLECTUAL 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 FACILITY BASED 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; -PATRONIZE COMMUNITY SHOPS, SERVICES, AND RESOURCES.”

“(CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4B) OVER THE PAST YEAR IN ELKHART AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES, WE HAVE SERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 CLIENTS IN VARIOUS STAGES OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES INCLUDING DISCOVERY, JOB PLACEMENT, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, AND EXTENDED SERVICES. ADEC'S ADULT HABILITATION SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ADULTS LIVING WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY A MEANINGFUL DAY, EVERY DAY. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY TAKING TIME TO DISCOVER THE 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 ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING; WOODWORKING, ART, BAKING AND COOKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, SEWING, and 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 INDUSTRIES PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT IN A SUPERVISED FACTORY ENVIRONMENT. EMPLOYEES WORK ON A VARIETY OF PACKAGING AND ASSEMBLY PROJECTS SERVING LOCAL INDUSTRY WHILE PROVIDING PRACTICAL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THROUGH REGULAR COACHING, ADEC MONITORS EMPLOYEE PROGRESS AND PROVIDES SUPPORT AS NEEDED TO ASSURE SUCCESS ON THE JOB. ADEC INDUSTRIES MANUFACTURES AND SELLS OUR Silver Linings PRODUCTS; TRASH LINERS THAT COME IN A VARIETY OF SIZES AND STRENGTHS. THE SALES FROM THE SILVER LININGS BRAND TRASH BAGS HELP SUPPORT THE PROGRAM TO CONTINUE IN ITS MISSION TO EMPLOY AND TRAIN INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR JOB GOALS.”

“(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. A TRANSITION COORDINATOR IS ASSIGNED TO HELP THOSE STUDENTS with THEIR TRANSITION PROCESS FROM SCHOOL TO THE COMMUNITY AND OR OTHER PROGRAMS.”

“(Expenses $ 402,209 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 182,010) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN ELKHART COUNTY ARE PROVIDED TO ADEC DAY SERVICES CLIENTS WHO LIVE AT HOME AND USE SERVICES AT THE ELKHART AND BRISTOL CAMPUSES, AS WELL AS OUR GOSHEN AND MIDDLEBURY DAY SERVICE LOCATIONS. GROUP HOME AND SUPPORTED LIVING STAFF PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR RESIDENTS IN THOSE SERVICES. TRANSPORTATION BRINGS CLIENTS WHO LIVE AT HOME AND WORK DAILY AT ADEC INDUSTRIES WHERE CLIENTS WORK, GAIN VALUABLE SKILLS AND RECEIVE A PAYCHECK.”