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“The members of the Board are provided annual financial statements and the 990. The Finance Committee reviews the 990 prior to submission.”

“Potential board members are asked if they have any potential conflicts of interest and sign a conflict of interest policy yearly.”

“The process for the Executive Director as the lead staff position includes benchmarking, Finance Committee review, and board approval.”

“Board officers are not compensated. The compensation process for key employees is the same as that for the Executive Director.”

“The public may ask a staff member via email at [email protected]. Our tax return is available on Guidestar.”

“Executive Director search: $5,000Fees to peer advocates: $630”

“MISSION STATEMENT: DEC is a new, grassroots nonprofit serving folks with disabilities in the Willamette Valley and across Oregon. We are a community center made by and for disabled people. We are a committed to disability justice and have a focus on disability culture, pride, and a fierce determination to make the world equitable for everyone. We bring disabled people from the margins of society to the center and offer a safe space for coalition, community building, and resource navigation. DEC challenges power structures, believes in interdependence, explores identities and values, and builds social connections between people across Oregons disability communty. We also help educate our local community about ableism and change social misperceptions about people with disabilities. NEW PROGRAMS:In 2021, DEC added 5 programs to directly impact outcomes around increased disability pride and culture building as well as health and resource navigation supports for disabled people.Program 1: Healthy Lifestyles Holistic Health and Wellness - See page 2Program 2: Project Amplify - See page 2Program 3: Friendships and Dating Program - See page 2Program 4: Music Club: Magic Luscious Spirit Sounds is a disability community-led space for folks of all abilities who are passionate about music and connection. The group nbelieve that music is our power. Each week allows folks space to explore and share the music they are creating, songs theyre writing, or a tune that they cannot stop listening to! Both experienced performers and musicians and those who just enjoy a good beat are welcome in this space centered around supporting each other and exploring sounds.Program 5: Moth Dreams Zine is a self-published art and writing magazine celebrating disabiity beauty and pride. Moth Dreamers meet biweekly to share what they are creating and explore beautiful expressions of disability in the arts. The group also works together to prepare and publish a quarterly magazine.”