Diverse Ability Incorporated

“The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy. Officers and directors are required to disclose on an ongoing basis and at least annually interest that could give rise to conflicts.”

“The process for determining compensation includes a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and/or contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision for the top management official and any key employees.”

“The organization provides, in a timely manner, copies of all governing documents, including conflict of interest policies and financial statements when requested in writing or in person.”

“Our vision: As youth and young adults who have disabilities, we will have the skills and support we need to: transition from youth to adulthood and navigate community resources, allowing us to live independent and fulfilling lives; practice self-determination, self-advocacy, and supported decision making with confidence; engage with other youth and young adults while enhancing our own leadership skills and maintaining a peer support network. At Diverse Ability Incorporated, we believe in the power of peer support and are committed to helping youth and young adults who have disabilities through a Peer-Based Model. All our programs and services are led by young adults who have graduated from the Arizona Youth Leadership Forum.”

“They have chosen to pursue additional training, engagement, and leadership opportunities with our organization to serve as Peer Leaders and support the facilitation of our programs and services. These Peer Leaders play a vital role in our organization and its mission.”

“Learned about disability history and culture, the IL Movement and Philosophy, putting the learning into practice in their own lives and by educating others; Gained knowledge of disability and community resources that could support their life journeys through workshops, peer navigation, speakers, and inperson experiences, Enhanced friendships, support services, and leadership skills by engaging in DAIs Youth Advisory Community and other DAI offered programs and opportunities, Participated in engagement opportunities as DAI volunteers, interns and Peer Leaders; experienced more success in life areas including, employment, post secondary education, and independent living.”

“The organization provides a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form.”