Assoc for Retarded Citizens Ouachita

“Membership is open to all persons upon payment of those dues or other means established by the board of directors.”

“The board of directors shall be selected by majority vote of those members present and voting at the annual meeting.”

“Any action of the board of directors shall be subject to review by the membership on request of any member at a regular meeting or at a special meeting called for the purpose. An action of the board of directors may be altered or rescinded by a two-thirds vote provided no rights of third parties are affected.”

“The form 990 is first reviewed by the finance committee and a summary is provided to the full board. The treasurer provides the summary and explains it to the board.”

“Arco is not required to have a government auditing standards audit performed and therefore they are not required to submit their annual audited financial statements to the louisiana legislative auditor. Once the legislative auditors office receives the annual audit report it becomes a public record. The organization makes its form 990 and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request. The organization does not make its governing documents available to the public.”

“To promote the general welfare of all persons with disabilities, primarily developmental disabilities, within its service area which generally includes the northeast portion of louisiana. Arco envisions a place for each of our citizens where the community provides for all including those with disabilitites. Seeking to empower persons with developmental disabilities and their families to have quality lives through instruction, support and opportunity, arco proclaims the tenants that all persons are of equal value, all persons have the same basic needs and all persons learn in uniquely different ways.”

“This income is derived primarily from the louisiana department of health through two medicaid waivers, the now and the supports waiver. These funds are used to train clients in vocational activities and supportive services. Also, some income is derived from the louisiana workforce commission, office of louisiana rehabilitative services which specifically provides vocational training support to clients placed in jobs within the community. Supported work contracts - supported work contract's income is derived from document destruction services by one client.”

“Day habilitation (community ventures beginning in fy 2023) - provides meaningful non-workday activities to men and women and is funded by medicaid's now and supports waivers as well. Mallard home - mallard home's income is derived from the louisiana department of health intermediate care facility for the developmentally disabled (icf/dd) medicaid program. Clients pay a pro-rata share of the costs based on their income. This program provides clients with a home environment within the community and helps them become more independent citizens.”

“OTHER INCREASES 0”