2024-02-13T07:25:49-00:00 2023-09-30 061335884 Greg A DeFrank CPA 15 Jersey Drive North Haven CT 06473 990 2022-10-01 061221439 Disabilities Network of Eastern Connecticut Inc DISA 8608231898 19 Ohio Avenue Norwich CT 06360 Sharon J Heddle Executive Director 8608231898 2024-02-13 true Sharon Heddle XXX-XX-XXXX Greg A DeFrank P01264883 2032395999 2024-02-13 X 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Sharon J Heddle c/o DNEC 19 Ohio Avenue Norwich CT 06360 498654 false X www.dnec.org X 1987 CT Assist individuals with disabilities to enable them to live and/or work more independently in their communities in whatever capacity they are capable of. See Schedule O for more information on the Mission Statement. 4 4 12 0 482269 483374 46090 11105 37 45 2988 528396 497512 0 0 311731 346331 0 3302 174104 144623 485835 490954 42561 6558 497415 533535 150406 179968 347009 353567 X Assist individuals with disabilities to enable them to live and/or work more independently in their communities in whatever capacity they are capable of. See Schedule O for more information on the Mission Statement. false false 403725 Core Services-Individuals with diverse disability categories were provided services to help increase their independence within their community. During FYE9/30/23 there were 294 new or continued individuals served. There were 30 individuals who received assistive tech services 1 individual who received communication services 94 people received general advocacy services 12 independent living and life skills training and recreational service referrals were given for local and/or national businesses and agencies 40 peer counseling and family services provided a person centered approach 9 preventative care and 2 physical restoration services, 4 vocational services 17 individuals received transportation assistance and mobility training, 60 consumers received house/home modifications/shelter services, 4 individuals received youth/transition services and family services, 943 information referral calls were provided with information. The core services are integral to increasing independence for individuals with disabilities in their community, schools, and/or places of employment. 24544 Case Services-During FYE9/30/23, there were 49 consumers that received financial support from Part B Case Service Funds and/or Restricted Funds received from donors. These funds were used to remove or modify barriers allowing the consumer to live and/or work more independently in their homes and workplace. These modifications included ramps, stairlifts, vehicular modifications and repairs to accessible vehicles. We purchased air conditioners, a laptop and tablets with cases, clothing, bedding, personal care items, dental work, food, cleaning supplies, a therapeutic mattress, and a medication organizer. Gas cards and a hotel room were provided to a consumer with a spinal cord injury during a winter storm to get her off the street and safe. During this time, the shelter found her an apartment. In addition, safety equipment such as flashing alarms for deaf and hard of hearing consumers, fees at the DMV, travel vouchers, and nicotine patches to assist in quitting smoking cigarettes were purchased. We worked with our consumers to apply for grants to combine with our Case Service Funds. 428269 true false false false false false false false false false true 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 true 4 0 true 12 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 4 4 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CT X X Greg A DeFrank CPA 2032395999 19 Ohio Avenue Norwich CT 06360 Sharon Heddle Executive Director 035.00 X X X 83500 0 0 Scott Baecker Secretary 001.00 X X 0 0 0 Emily Petrik Vice President 001.00 X X 0 0 0 Katherine Pellerin President 002.00 X X 0 0 0 Renee Toper Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 83500 false false false 472475 10899 483374 Fees for Program Services 900099 11105 11105 11105 45 45 4130 1142 2988 497512 11105 45 0 0 0 0 0 83500 74124 8744 632 205288 182236 21497 1555 0 32793 29111 3434 248 24750 21971 2592 187 0 0 24176 10463 13713 0 0 6111 6111 0 1078 957 113 8 0 0 43798 38879 4587 332 4930 4377 516 37 0 0 0 0 0 5024 4460 526 38 Consumer Case Services 24544 24544 Other Program Expenses 16166 14351 1693 122 Dues and Subscriptions 10505 9325 1100 80 Telephone Communication Costs 8291 7360 868 63 0 490954 428269 59383 3302 404914 509752 76186 6415 16315 17368 91432 91432 497415 533535 51825 47521 98581 132447 150406 179968 X 347009 353567 347009 353567 497415 533535 6558 X false true X true false X 312246 409348 490080 482269 483374 2177317 312246 409348 490080 482269 483374 2177317 2177317 21 24 30 37 45 157 120532 98869 68689 46090 14093 348273 2525747 0.86200 0.71110 X false 5888 5888 57161 57161 28383 28383 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Federal income taxes 498654 1142 1142 497512 497512 492096 1142 1142 490954 490954 XI 2.d. Direct fund raising event expenses that reduced gross income. XII 2.d. Direct fund raising event expenses that reduced gross income. Form 990, Part III, Line 1 MISSION STATEMENT The Disabilities Network of Eastern Connecticut, Inc. works with individuals with disabilities to enable them to live 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 in the Eastern Region of CT beyond as dictated by grantors and/or donors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11.b. Each member of the Board of Directors receives a copy either a paper copy or electronic copy of the Form 990 so they can review, comment and change it before the return is finalized and filed. Each board member also receives a copy of of the audited financial statements to facilitate their review process. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12.c. Annually the Board of Directors and staff are required to submit in writing a new conflict of interest statement. 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 the State that have similar operations and number of emplyees in the same positions or performing related tasks. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Organization makes their Form 990, its Conflict of Interest Policy and Audited Financial Statements available to anyone requesting such. In addtion, the Form 990 is posted on the GuideStar website, which allows anyone interested free access to the Form 990.