Hearing Speech and Deafness Center

“Committee minutes are not maintained as all action items are discussed and recorded in the Board meeting minutes.”

“The full draft of the 990 is presented to the Board of Director's audit committee for review, comments and approval. After the HSDC audit committee approves the 990 and when the final public disclosure 990 copy is available, each current HSDC Board member will receive a public disclosure 990 by e-mail attachment.”

“The Board of Directors ensures that all board members, officers and senior staff conform to the conflict of interest policy and fill out and sign at the beginning of each year a conflict of interest disclosure form which is kept on file. Board members and employees disclose potential areas of conflict and recuse themselves during meetings.”

“Through an annual review process the Personnel Committee reviews and sets the CEO/Executive Director compensation depending on qualifications, experience, comparables, performance and availability of funds.”

“A human resources consultant performs a similar process for the CFO/Director of Finance position and other key employees as performed for CEO/Executive Director.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request normally via electronic PDF file.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Deaf Services: provided advocacy services to 3,034 individuals from three office locations (Seattle, Tacoma, Bellingham). This program provides advocacy services, information and referral, training and education and support for individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind or hard of hearing. In addition, the program trains businesses, community groups, schools, local and state government agencies, landlords, and other services in the community on providing appropriate accessibility and support for their disabled clients and customers. Through the Seattle, Tacoma and Bellingham offices, these services are provided to 13 counties in Western Washington. The Bellingham office also provides a Family Program with sign language classes, communication strategies, etc. This program included the Emergency Management/911 Program, funded by the Department of Homeland Security and Washington Military to provide training to first responders and to assist in the development of emergency preparedness and disaster planning for populations with disabilities. This work is done on a local, statewide and national level.”