2024-02-14T12:18:52-00:00 2023-09-30 061335884 Greg A DeFrank CPA 15 Jersey Drive North Haven CT 06473 990 2022-10-01 061175590 Access Independence Inc ACCE 2033786977 300 Longbeach Boulevard STE 1 Stratford CT 06615 Charles M Conway Executive Director 2033786977 2024-02-14 true Charles Conway XXX-XX-XXXX Greg A DeFrank P01264883 2032395999 2024-02-14 X 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Charles M Conway 300 Longbeach Blvd STE 1 Stratford CT 06615 756596 false X www.drcfc.org X 1986 CT Work with individuals with disabilities to enable them to live or work more independently in their communities and workplace. See Schedule O for a more detailed explanation of the Mission Statement. 6 6 14 0 634757 663978 77162 92618 0 0 711919 756596 0 0 416265 545909 0 14132 257085 205323 673350 751232 38569 5364 389538 429916 163461 198475 226077 231441 X Work with individuals with disabilities to enable them to live or work more independently in their communities and workplace. See Schedule O for a more detailed explanation of the Mission Statement. false false 469907 92618 CORE Services - People with various disabilities were aided with services, including, but not limited to, providing peer counseling, independent living skills training, individual and community advocacy, information and referral services, assistive technology and durable medical equipment and transportation referral services. All services were provided to individuals with disabilities to promote a more independent life within their respective communities or jobs. During the fiscal year ended9/30/23 there were 246 new or continued individuals served. Also, there were 38 individuals who received assistive technology and prothesis counseling and referrals, 196 received independent living and life skills training, counseling, education advocacy, peer counseling, personal care PCA and assistance referrals 16 had vocational referrals and coaching and transportation assistance and training 62 individuals received Housing, Home Modifications and Shelter Services. Finally, there were 1,048 general information and referrals taken during the year. 130083 Nursing Facility Transition - Individuals with disabilities are assisted in achieving their chosen goals and objectives to transition out of a nursing facility into the community. To assist these individuals in their transition process, community services, resources and supports are identified and coordinated on behalf of these transitioning consumers in order to assist them in achieving their goal to live in the community. Advocacy methods are utilized when appropriate. There were 55 consumers assisted in this process with 4 successfully being transitioned out of the nursing facility. These individuals, now living in the community, in their residence of choice, receive 6 months of regular status follow-up checks, satisfaction surveys, and referral for any needed changes in their personal care plans. The agency continues their care coordination with other service partners. Additionally, all nursing facility transition consumers, whether transferred to the community, in process of transition, or remaining in the institution, are eligible for additional individual services. 62269 ADRC - Provide a single point of entry for people with disabilities and or who are aging to receive Aging and Disability Services such as Benefits Counseling, Personal Care Assistance Services and more through the Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging. Through ADRC - MIPPA, more than 6 different presentations were made through the State of CT demonstrating ADRC and the related services as well as hundreds of phone calls and mailings informing individuals about the Medicare Savings Program. 662259 true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 8 0 true 14 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 6 6 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false true true false false CT X X Greg A DeFrank CPA 2032395999 300 Long Beach Boulevard Stratford CT 06615 Charles M Conway Executive Director 037.50 X X 102170 0 0 Joel Harss Secretary 000.50 X X 0 0 0 Elliott Calderon Vice President 000.50 X X 0 0 0 Brendon Wendt Director 000.50 X 0 0 0 Bernie Richfield President 002.00 X X 0 0 0 Jack Heslin Director 000.50 X 0 0 0 Carrie Bocian Director 000.50 X 0 0 0 Joe Zakowski Director 000.50 X 0 0 0 102170 1 false false false 660279 3699 663978 Fees for Performing Program Services 900099 92618 92618 92618 756596 92618 0 0 0 0 0 102170 92011 8126 2033 375651 338298 29879 7474 0 33458 30132 2660 666 34630 31188 2753 689 0 0 29127 11271 17856 0 0 150 150 0 0 0 0 52367 47162 4163 1042 0 0 10886 9804 865 217 146 146 0 14352 12925 1141 286 6516 4908 1504 104 Direct Client and Reasonable Accommodations 17642 17642 Professional Dues and Subscriptions 12770 11501 1015 254 Telecommunications 11164 10054 888 222 Supplies and Maintenance 43418 39102 3452 864 6785 6111 539 135 751232 662259 74841 14132 275983 310329 70083 62571 12795 8371 142555 98910 25677 43645 5000 5000 389538 429916 99197 95004 58705 103471 5559 163461 198475 X 226077 231441 226077 231441 389538 429916 5364 X X false true X true false X 450225 581990 658523 634757 663978 2989473 450225 581990 658523 634757 663978 2989473 2989473 30761 65838 84898 77162 92618 351277 3340750 0.89490 0.91000 X false 114574 70929 43645 27981 27981 43645 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Federal income taxes Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Case Services - During the fiscal year ended 09/30/23, there were 70 consumers that received financial support from Part B Case Service Funds and/or Restricted Funds received from donors that were used to assist these consumers in the removal or modification of barriers that will now allow these individuals with disabilities to live more independently in their homes or to perform their jobs more independently. Some examples of the assistance provided include, but are not limited to, aiding with transportation, food, clothing, utilities, housing security deposits, apartment holding fees, temporary PCA services, furniture as well as other assistance. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Additional Accomplishments - Access Independence, along with the other independent living centers continue to promote Emergency preparedness seminars that educate professionals in the community how to help individuals with disabilities when an emergency occurs. This will continue into the next fiscal year. Access has also received around 50 donated sleeping bags that turn into jackets that our community outreach advocate has been distributing to those in need in the community that are homeless. This continues from the last fiscal year and is expected to continue into next years as well. Form 990, Part I, Line 1 Access independence, Inc. works with individuals with disabilities to enable them to live and/or work more independently in their communities. To achieve this objective, the organization provides advocacy, peer support, independent living skills training and provide information and referral services to these individuals with disabilities and/or their families who live primarily in the Southwestern Region of Connecticut and beyond as dictated by grantor and/or donors. Form 990, Part III, Line 1 Access independence, Inc. works with individuals with disabilities to enable them to live and/or work more independently in their communities. To achieve this objective, the organization provides advocacy, peer support, independent living skills training and provide information and referral services to these individuals with disabilities and/or their families who live primarily in the Southwestern Region of Connecticut and beyond as dictated by grantor and/or donors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11.b. A copy of Form 990 in pdf format is electronically sent to the Board of Directors for their review, comments and changes. Any and all changes are incorporated into the return and then it is finalized for filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12.c. The Conflict of Interest Policy is reviewed and updated periodically. Since a Conflict of Interest statement is required to accompany almost all contracts. This policy is reviewed as the various contracts are reviewed, which is about annually and approved by the board of directors and key employee. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15.a. The State of Connecticut has five 5 Centers for Independent Living with similar operations, which affords the Board of Directors to review comparable compensation data from the other four 4 Centers for Independent Living within CT who have similar operations and employees in the same exact position. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Organization makes the Form 990, its Conflict of Interest Policy and Financial Statements available to anyone requesting such. In addtion, the Form 990 is posted onto the GuideStar website, which is allows anyone interested free acces to it. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2.c. The Board of Directors oversee the Audited Financial Statements and the selection of the Independent Auditor.