2025-02-18T06:10:17-00:00 2024-09-30 061335884 Greg A DeFrank CPA 15 Jersey Drive North Haven CT 06473 990 2023-10-01 061221439 Disabilities Network of Eastern Connecticut Inc DISA 8608231898 19 Ohio Avenue Norwich CT 06360 Sharon J Heddle Executive Director 8608231898 2025-02-15 true Greg A DeFrank P01264883 2032395999 2025-02-18 X 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Sharon J Heddle c/o DNEC 19 Ohio Avenue Norwich CT 06360 586846 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 9 0 483374 576105 11105 4348 45 6393 2988 0 497512 586846 0 0 346331 353611 0 1390 144623 155213 490954 508824 6558 78022 533535 608271 179968 176682 353567 431589 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 409571 During the fiscal year ended9/30/2024, individuals with diverse disabilities received services aimed at enhancing their independence within the community. A total of 297 new or continuing individuals were served, benefiting from the following Assistive Technology Services 30 individuals Communication Services 1 individual General Advocacy Services 94 individuals Independent Living, Life Skills Training, and Recreational Referrals 12 individuals referred to local or national businesses and agencies Peer Counseling and Family Services 40 individuals, utilizing a person-centered approach Preventative Care 9 individuals Physical Restoration Services 2 individuals Vocational Referrals 4 individuals Transportation Assistance and Mobility Training 17 individuals House/Home Modifications and Shelter Services 60 individuals Youth/Transition Services and Family Services 2 individuals. These core services play a critical role in fostering independence for individuals with disabilities in their communities, schools, and workplaces. Continued on Schedule O. 35796 During the fiscal year ended9/30/2024, 49 consumers received financial assistance through Part B Case Service Funds and/or restricted funds from donors. These funds were utilized to eliminate or modify barriers, enabling consumers to live and work more independently in their homes and workplaces. The modifications and support provided included Installation of ramps, stairlifts, a wheelchair lift, and durable medical equipment. Purchases of an electric scooter, a mattress, a laptop, and a hands-free Bluetooth earpiece. Dental work, air conditioning units, and food and personal care items. The purchase and distribution of transportation vouchers. Providing flashing alarms and bed shakers for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, as well as a medication organizer/reminder. Multiple accessible vehicle repairs. Assistance with outstanding utility bills to prevent shutoffs and a rental payment to avoid eviction. These critical services provided consumers with the tools and support needed to enhance their independence and quality of life. 445367 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 5 0 true 9 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 91362 0 0 Scott Baecker Vice President 001.00 X X 0 0 0 Emily Petrik Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Katherine Pellerin President 002.00 X X 0 0 0 Renee Toper Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 91362 false false false 1 547272 28833 576105 Fees for Program Services 900099 4348 4348 4348 6393 6393 586846 4348 6393 0 0 0 0 91362 72176 18272 914 0 206788 193343 13428 17 0 31383 27948 3337 98 24078 21443 2560 75 0 0 27007 12635 14372 0 0 641 300 341 0 3207 2856 341 10 0 0 42323 37691 4500 132 4111 3661 437 13 0 0 0 0 0 5097 4539 542 16 Consumer Case Services 35796 35796 Other Program Expenses 16301 14517 1733 51 Dues and Subscriptions 12565 11190 1336 39 Telephone Communication Costs 8165 7272 868 25 0 508824 445367 62067 1390 509752 359220 231356 6415 9460 600 17368 7635 91432 91432 533535 608271 47521 52763 132447 123919 179968 176682 X 353567 431589 353567 431589 533535 608271 78022 X false true X true false X 409348 490080 482269 483374 576105 2441176 409348 490080 482269 483374 576105 2441176 2441176 24 30 37 45 6393 6529 98869 68689 46090 14093 4348 232089 2679794 0.91100 0.86200 X false 5888 5888 57161 57161 28383 28383 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Federal income taxes 586846 586846 586846 508824 508824 508824 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 III, Line 4.a. Additionally, 539 general information and referral requests were addressed throughout the year. 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.