2025-04-12T19:03:48-04:00 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 873447916 MEC Disabilities % Nikki Sanger MECD 5417871200 PO Box 463 Grants Pass OR 97528 Nikki Sanger Founder CEO 2025-04-15 false 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X www.mecdisabilities.org X X 501 c3 162328 X 161803 525 1540 -1015 0 0 0 160788 60000 44570 1522 43075 149167 11621 7358 0 18979 7358 18979 7358 18979 7358 18979 Our primary mission is to bridge the gap and empower individuals with disabilities by offering accessible sensory spaces advocacy for insurance coverage of adaptive equipment support groups educational workshops and community outreach events. Through these initiatives we aim to foster a culture of acceptance understanding and inclusion ensuring that every individual has equal opportunities regardless of their abilities. Our vision is to empower individuals with disabilities creating a more inclusive tomorrow where they have equal access to opportunities resources and support. We envision a society that celebrates diversity and dismantles barriers allowing individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of the community. Resource & Support Services Provided: MEC Disabilities offers one-on-one family navigation diagnosis support educational advocacy and referrals to local and national resources. Services include guidance on IEP processes understanding disability rights and locating funding or therapy options. Number of Persons Benefited: Over 300 families received personalized support or case navigation assistance last year. Other Relevant Information: Many families are served from the point of diagnosis creating long-term relationships that foster stability and empowerment for caregivers and their children. 65000 60000 Outreach Events and Sensory Experiences Services Provided: MEC Disabilities hosts inclusive community outreach events awareness campaigns and provides access to sensory-friendly experiences including its flagship Sensory Space. Events are tailored for children with sensory processing challenges and offer accessible judgment-free environments. Number of Persons Benefited: More than 1,000 individuals attended MEC-led events or used sensory spaces in the past year. Other Relevant Information: Events promote community inclusion provide respite opportunities and increase public awareness around disability access and acceptance. 40000 44570 Adaptive Equipment Program Services Provided: MEC Disabilities provides adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs gait trainers communication devices and other mobility or daily-living aids to children and young adults ages 021 with disabilities whose insurance denies or does not cover these items. Number of Persons Benefited: In the past year over 120 children across 17 states received life-changing equipment. Other Relevant Information: This program directly impacts families facing financial and systemic barriers allowing children to access education therapy and social activities with greater independence and dignity. 12000 12000 116570 X Nikki Sanger Founder & CEO 40 0 0 0 Jessica Hawkins COO & Outreach Coordinator 32 0 0 0 Savhannah Bourisaw Secretary 10 0 0 0 Isabella Maranghi Family Advocate & SLP 5 0 0 0 Ashley Cook The Sensory Space Manager 16 0 0 0 X false true false false false false false false false OR Nikki Sanger PO Box 463 Grants Pass OR 97528 5417871200 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 0 0 0 0 161803 161803 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 161803 161803 58068 103735 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 161803 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| Materials from Presenter for AAC and speech class for parents and caregivers. Paid to Isabella Maranghi who volunteered her time to teach the classes., $300.00| Adaptive equipment to families nationwide including direct shipping or delivery not donated by businesses, $42775.00| Part IV, List of Officers | Employee Name:, Description:| Nikki Sanger, 100% volunteer based| Jessica Hawkins, 100% volunteer based| Savhannah Bourisaw, 100% volunteer based| Isabella Maranghi, 100% volunteer based. Volunteers to teach classes on AAC Devices and helps families get into speech therapy or get devices.| Ashley Cook, 100% volunteer based. Runs The Sensory Space a free community space for children of all abilities located at 580 sw 6th street Suite C Grants Pass OR 97526| Part V, line 34 | Significant Name:, Description:| The number composition qualifications authority or duties of the governing bodys voting members., Added Ashley Cook and Isabella Maranghi to the new Advisory Committee an extension of the Board that can attend meetings give ideas and vote in time of stand in or when a decision cannot come without another vote|