New Gateways Inc

“Director and client richard eddington is the son of director carol pitcher. The governing board is made up of members who may elect one or more members to the governing body with any decisions by the governing body approved by the members.”

“Each director of the governing board receives a copy of form 990 for review. Upon completion of the review the board approves for filing at a directors meeting.”

“Officers, directors and key employees are required to dis- close annually any conflicts of interest by answering and dating a questionarre which is filed with the minutes of a director's meeting.”

“The executive director's compensation is approved at a dir- ectors meteing by independent directors. No officers direct- ors or other key employees receive compensation.”

“New gateways makes available to the public its governing documents and audited financial statements. The public is made aware of the policy through its website and allows for inspection during its normal business hours.”

“To assist adults with developement disabilities to feel safe interdependent and included in their community, while sup- porting them in making safe and healthy choices, resulting in self directed, purposeful and productive individuals.”

“New gateways has an open door policy for parents and group homes. If a client requires temporary special medical atten- tion we require a professional to provide in service to staff.a prescription is necessary for this service.”

“Clients of new gateways have a person centered plan. The plan consists of likes, dislikes, strengths, needs & choices when necessary the client has an occupational, speech and dietary assesment.staff is trained on client's program.”

“Clients have an opportunity to go into the community. Sche- dules are set up so clients have the choice a minimum of one time each week.some of the places visited are movies,zoo, bowling, out to lunch, picnics and many other choices.”

“Clients that need freshening are checked three times a day or as needed. Many clients require feeding and some require tube feeding. Lunches may be brought in from home. Food may be refridgerated and heated.”

“All staff are morc trained and practice gentle teaching. We have staff that are gentle teaching mentors. New gateways also provides pet therapy along with group singing and dancing. New gateways also offers transportation.”

“Morc is abbreviated and stands for macomb oakland regional center.”