2026-02-11T07:02:59-00:00 2025-09-30 061335884 Greg A DeFrank CPA 7247 East Village Square Vero Beach FL 32966 990 2024-10-01 061221439 Disabilities Network of Eastern Connecticut Inc DISA 8608231898 19 Ohio Avenue Norwich CT 06360 Sharon J Heddle Executive Director 8608231898 2026-02-10 true Greg A DeFrank P01264883 2032395999 2026-02-11 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Sharon J Heddle c/o DNEC 19 Ohio Avenue Norwich CT 06360 705319 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. 5 5 9 0 576105 689144 4348 6205 6393 9970 0 586846 705319 0 0 353611 403050 0 1599 155213 170631 508824 573681 78022 131638 608271 717467 176682 154240 431589 563227 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 465150 CORE SERVICES During the fiscal year ending9/30/2025, the Disabilities Network of Eastern Connecticut DNEC provided core independent living services to support individuals with disabilities in increasing independence and living more fully in their communities. Over the year, 287 new or returning individuals received direct services based on their self-identified needs and goals. DNEC offered support through core services including information and referral, peer support, independent living skills training, advocacy, and transition-related assistance. During the reporting period, 21 individuals received assistive technology services, 4 received communication services, and 162 received general advocacy services. Additional supports included 14 independent living and life skills training and recreational referrals, 61 peer counseling and family-centered services, 2 preventative care and physical restoration services, 5 vocational referrals, and 5 individuals who received transportation assistance and mobility training. CONTINUED on SCHEDULE O. 41630 CASE SERVICES During the fiscal year ending9/30/2025, 43 consumers received financial assistance through Part B Case Service Funds and/or restricted donor funds. These supports helped remove barriers and improve accessibility so individuals could live and work independently in their homes and communities. Funds were used to support a variety of needs, including ramps and bathroom modifications, as well as other accessibility-related improvements. To help individuals remain safely housed and stable in the community, DNEC also helped with rent and security deposits, utility bills, and food. In addition, we helped meet essential health needs by purchasing items such as air conditioners and air purifiers. Case service funding also supported consumers with important durable items and equipment, including beds, lift chairs, stair lifts, rollators, and other mobility supports. When transportation challenges created barriers to independence, DNEC assisted with car repairs and vehicle registration. CONTINUED on SCHEDULE O. 506780 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 3 0 true 9 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 5 5 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 92175 0 0 Scott Baecker Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Emily Petrik Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Katherine Pellerin President 002.00 X X 0 0 0 Erin McBride Vice President 001.00 X X 0 0 0 Sharon Barrett Secretary 001.00 X X 0 0 0 Danielle Darigan Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 92175 false false false 1 657874 31270 689144 Fees for Program Services 900099 6205 6205 6205 9970 9970 705319 6205 9970 0 0 0 0 92175 82965 8916 294 0 252733 227480 24446 807 0 28441 25599 2751 91 29701 26733 2873 95 0 0 29200 13399 15801 0 0 1939 890 1049 0 16954 15260 1640 54 0 0 31607 28449 3057 101 7783 7006 753 24 0 0 0 0 0 4931 4438 477 16 Consumer Case Services 41630 41630 Other Program Expenses 14367 12931 1390 46 Dues and Subscriptions 11872 10686 1148 38 Telephone Communication Costs 10348 9314 1001 33 0 573681 506780 65302 1599 359220 366032 231356 242205 9460 100911 600 600 7635 7719 91432 91432 608271 717467 52763 49602 123919 104638 176682 154240 X 431589 563227 431589 563227 608271 717467 131638 X false true X true false X 490080 482269 483374 576105 689144 2720972 490080 482269 483374 576105 689144 2720972 2720972 30 37 45 6393 9970 16475 68689 46090 14093 4348 6205 139425 2876872 0.94580 0.91100 X false 5888 5888 57161 57161 28383 28383 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Federal income taxes 705319 705319 705319 573681 573681 573681 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. Form 990, Part III, Line 4.a. DNEC also provided 46 housing-related services, including home modifications and shelter supports, as well as 7 youth and transition-related services. In addition, DNEC responded to 508 requests for information and referral, helping individuals, families, and community partners connect with resources and navigate available services. Form 990, Part III, Line 4.b. DNEC also helped cover urgent needs such as medications, as well as accessibility tools and equipment including assistive technology for individuals who are blind and hearing aids. These individualized supports made a meaningful difference in helping consumers maintain or increase independence, improve safety, and remain in their community.