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Filing Period

Oct 1, 2011 to Sep 30, 2012

Signed

May 30, 2013

Return Version

2011v1.2

Gross Receipts

$48,008,724

Major Activities

Activity 2

Courage Center's Transitional Rehabilitation Program(TRP), licensed as a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), provides comprehensive inpatient rehabilitative services to assist people with disabilities and/or people recovering from illness, injury or surgery in gaining greater independence. The TRP serves as a "bridge" - a transitional setting between acute care and a client returning to a home or community living setting. The TRP serves clients with spinal cord injuries, brain injuries and stroke, as well as people with congenital disabilities. TRP is a personalized, holistic inpatient rehabilitation program. We use our facility as a temporary residence for those who need significant rehabilitation. It provides a welcoming, healing environment that uses the latest technology, adaptive equipment and complementary medicine to help clients reach a level where they are able to move on to community living. The average age of Courage Center's TRP residents is approximately 48. We had 213 clients in the program in 2012.

Activity 3

Vocational Services: Employment is a serious issue for people with disabilities. In 2011, 11.6% of working age adults had a disability. At that time, the employment rate of working-age people with disabilities was 17.7%. In comparison, the employment rate of working age people without disabilities was 63%. Vocational Services assists people in developing career plans based on their unique abilities, interests and limitations. Our vocational experts assist in developing an individual vocational plan and identifying any assistive technologies needed for success in school or the workplace. We provide training to develop office- and job-related skills, and to help build self-esteem. We also offer employment services to help with finding and keeping a job. Programming includes vocational evaluation; work readiness; assistive technology assessment; training; coaching; job placement; and job retention. In 2012, Wells Fargo awarded Courage Center $25,000 for technology upgrades in the Vocational Services program, which went toward upgrading computer training equipment and software. In 2011, 48 new clients were placed in new jobs or served by supported employment. Thirteen clients were placed as full-time employees and 35 as part-time employees. For the 35 clients working part-time, the average starting pay rate was $11.31 an hour; for those working full-time it was $16.81. Clients' salaries ranged from $7.25 to $65 an hour. The current hourly minimum wage in Minnesota is $7.25. Courage Center's Independent Living Skills (ILS) program strengthens clients' skills in managing their own affairs, including day-to-day life in the community, on-the-job and with family and friends. Clients experience a range of disabilities, including cognitive limitations and mental illness. An ILS specialist meets clients in their homes or other locations to provide education, training and support until all goals are met. These specialists are knowledgeable about a variety of community resources and are experts at teaching clients how to advocate for themselves. Services available through ILS include health management, household management and organization, meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking, memory compensation strategies, problem solving assistance, safety and self defense, time management, transportation resources, and funding. Outcome data supports that for each year clients are in the Independent Living Skills Program, their participation in community activity increases, they move toward affordable, accessible, supported housing, and report improved quality of life. Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) is a rehabilitative program for persons who have a mental health diagnosis along with their brain injury or other physical disability and could benefit from services to regain skills related to independent living, involvement in the community or managing their mental health. ARMHS services also can be very helpful in keeping skills that have been regained. An ARMHS specialist meets clients in their homes and/or other locations to provide skills training and support until all goals are met. The time spent with the specialist varies from client to client, and typically decreases as personal goals are achieved. Drivers Assessment and Training provides assessments for clients with disabilities or concerns related to aging or illness. Assessments include vision, reaction time, memory, problem solving, body strength and coordination, and cognitive skills. Drivers training offers personalized behind-the-wheel instruction; adapted vehicles are available for instruction.

Filer

EIN

41-0706118