Becoming Independent

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2009 to Jun 30, 2010

Signed

Mar 29, 2011

Return Version

2009v1.7

Gross Receipts

$15,407,538

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Community Living Support Services (CLS):This service is a major asset for hundreds of people at Becoming Independent who choose to live a life of independence and freedom with the support of staff and volunteers at BI. The program provides a customized array of community-based services to individuals and their families including in home support, day and overnight trips, evening classes in a variety of areas, and self advocacy groups. Community Living Supports services are available to anyone who wishes to live in a home of their own and chooses to collaborate with Becoming Independent in achieving those goals. Designed to enable people with disabilities to live independently and to share the same rewards and responsibilities of others in the community, supports include instruction in home and money management tasks, health and safety, self-advocacy, accessing community resources, and other life skills. Services are individualized with support hours ranging from weekly to twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Assessments are completed prior to starting the program so goals and needs are identified in advance. CLS participants are homeowners, parents, advocates, volunteers, athletes and world travelers.

Activity 3

Transportation Services:For nearly 40 years BI has provided rides taking people to and from their homes and jobs, BI program sites and community events in Sonoma County. The BI fleet has over 60 vehicles, many of which are equipped with wheelchair lifts. An additional service, the BI-EXPRESS, provides a critical weekend and evening service for people with disabilities who don't have access to alternative transportation during those times. This after-hours service relies solely on donations from generous supporters.

Filer

EIN

94-2641147