2026-03-01T11:52:31-05:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 873447916 MEC Disabilities MECD 5417871200 PO Box 463 Grants Pass OR 97528 Nikki Boles Founder CEO 7208790573 2026-03-02 false 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X www.mecdisabilities.org X X 501 c3 117109 X 115409 1000 1641 -641 0 0 0 700 115468 70935 51793 904 6712 130344 -14876 18979 0 4103 18979 4103 18979 4103 18979 4103 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. 50000 50000 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. 27396 27396 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. 27250 27250 104646 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 false false false false false false false false false OR Nikki Boles 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 146803 115409 262212 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 146803 115409 262212 82226 179986 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 262212 0 X Part II, line 10 | S.No:, Amount:, Description:| 1, $700, Birthday Parties for 2025 $100 fee each| Part II, line 10 | S.No:, Year:, Amount:, Description:| RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Part I, line 8 | Other Revenues:, Amount:| Birthday Parties for 2025 $100 fee each, $700| Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| Paypal- Equipment Purchases, $3661.00| Signage, $551.00| Instructor for AAC Class, $2500.00| 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|