Caring & Sharing Center For Independent Living, Inc.
Caring & Sharing Center For Independent Living, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
"Empowering People with Disabilities" is Disability Achievement Center's mission statement. It is a mission that includes advocacy, information, mentoring, training, transition and beyond to truly empower. Disability Achievement Center is the Center for Independent Living serving Pinellas and Pasco Counties, Florida. We serve people of all ages with disabilities.
About
COMMONLY KNOWN AS A CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, WE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING FIVE CORE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES: INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING, TRANSITION, PEER MENTORING, AND INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY. FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019, DISABILITY ACHIEVEMENT CENTER SERVED A TOTAL OF 1,143 CONSUMERS. OUT OF THIS NUMBER, AN INDEPENDENT LIVING PLAN WAS DEVELOPED FOR 958 CONSUMERS. DISABILITY ACHIEVEMENT CENTER PROVIDED 1,230 INDIVIDUAL SERVICES TO CONSUMERS AND 931 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES. IN ADDITION, THE CENTER SPENT OVER 2,589 HOURS PROVIDING COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES. DISABILITY ACHIEVEMENT CENTER ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES SUCH AS:"COMMUNITY EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND AWARENESS FOR BOTH ORGANIZATIONS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. DISABILITY ACHIEVEMENT CENTER HAS WORKED CLOSELY WITH SCHOOLS, LAW ENFORCEMENT ORGANIZATIONS, MEDIA, COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS UNITS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PREPARE THEM TO DEAL WITH ACCESSIBILITY AND SENSITIVITY TO DISABILITY ISSUES. "YOUTH TRANSITION SERVICES (AGES 14 TO 24) FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING CLASSES AT VARIOUS PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS IS ALSO ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH PRE-PLACEMENT/PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING CLASSES IN ORDER TO PREPARE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE COMMUNITY. "DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES SUCH AS COMMUNITY EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND AWARENESS FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHALLENGES. DISABILITY ACHIEVEMENT CENTER ALSO PROVIDES DEAF ALERTING EQUIPMENT TO QUALIFIED PERSONS THROUGH OUR CEMA PROGRAM, SUCH AS FLASHING DOOR BELLS AND SMOKE DETECTORS, VIBRATING ALARM CLOCKS AND BABY CRIER AUDIBLE TRANSMITTERS. "ONGOING COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO OBTAIN DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT THROUGH THE CENTER'S MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RECYCLING PROGRAM (MERP). THESE DONATIONS INCLUDE POWER WHEELCHAIRS, SCOOTERS, MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS, SHOWER CHAIRS, BENCHES, ROLLATORS, WALKERS, CRUTCHES, VEHICLE LIFTS, RAMPS AND INCONTINENT SUPPLIES. MERP EQUIPMENT IS GIVEN TO CONSUMERS WHOSE INSURANCE DOES NOT PROVIDE THESE ITEMS AND WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PURCHASE THE EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE THEM WITH SAFETY AND INDEPENDENCE IN THEIR HOMES AND ACCESSING THE COMMUNITY. "SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED PERSONS THROUGH OUR CONSUMER EQUIPMENT AND MODIFICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CEMA) TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THEIR ABILITY TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE MINOR HOME MODIFICATIONS (SUCH AS RAMPS AND GRAB BARS), DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT REPAIRS, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASES NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE RELEVANT TO SPECIFICS OF DISABILITY.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “"empowering people with disabilities" is disability achievement center's mission. it is a mission that includes advocacy, information, mentoring, training, transition and beyond to truly empower. respect, choice and change are at the center of empowerment. every individual is encouraged to embrace empowerment and understand that it may mean a new way of looking at things and making them happen. fiscal, operational, advocacy and human resource policies reflect support for empowerment as agents of choice and change. all policies of the organization must advance the mission, eliminate barriers and foster inclusion. since 1992, disability achievement center has been working to help people with disabilities in pinellas and pasco counties to remove barriers to independence and ensure equality. we have a reputation for excellence combined with consumer-focused compassionate services that help those we serve to gain or maintain independence at home, at work, and in all aspects of community lif”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “"empowering people with disabilities" is disability achievement center's mission. it is a mission that includes advocacy, information, mentoring, training, transition and beyond to truly empower. respect, choice and change are at the center of empowerment. every individual is encouraged to embrace empowerment and understand that it may mean a new way of looking at things and making them happen. fiscal, operational, advocacy and human resource policies reflect support for empowerment as agents of choice and change. all policies of the organization must advance the mission, eliminate barriers and foster inclusion. since 1992, disability achievement center has been working to help people with disabilities in pinellas and pasco counties to remove barriers to independence and ensure equality. we have a reputation for excellence combined with consumer-focused compassionate services that help those we serve to gain or maintain independence at home, at work, and in all aspects of community lif”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of FL, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as 12552 BELCHER ROAD SOUTH, LARGO, FL, 33773.
- The non-profit has a total of 11 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,409.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1991.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $507,653 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,997 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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