Hood River Sheltered Workshop Inc

“After the cpa prepares the 990, the executive director and the finance manager review it thoroughly for accuracy.”

“Each year around the time of the annual meeting directors and key personnel are given the conflict of interest form to fill out and turn into the executive director. The executive director reviews the form for any potential conflicts of interest.”

“The board approves the salary of the executive director and has knowledge of salary information in the local market for comparable positions.”

“Copies of the organizations's forms 990 and other governing documents are available to the public upon request. Anyone can call the organization and request to review the governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements. At the annual meeting, which is publicized among interested families, clients, and friends of the organization, financial info is reviewed.”

“Our mission is "maximizing potential for people with disabilities". We workto eliminate the barriers both in society and individually. Through the efforts of non disabled staff we provide support for individuals in both their residential and vocational lives. This support can be provided in a facility based setting with other individuals with disabilities or on an individual basis in the community. We provide group home living, apartment living, facility based jobs and community employment. We also provide community access for individuals.”

“The residential services program provides support to individuals in both group and independent living. Teh residential program has three group homes in hood river and two in the dalles. All residents are 18 or older, and each has an individual support plan that is person centered according to any support needs, goals and aspirations, and any safety concerns that need to be addressed. Currently the program has capacity fo nineteen individuals. The residential program also provides in home and supported living services to individuals living in their own home. This program also has an individual support plan for each person outlining the way in which opportunity connections can support the individual, be it assistance in shopping, maintaining medication regimes, maintaining hygiene or assistance in housekeeping.”