ACCESS INDEPENDENCE INC
Access Ind-300 Long Beach Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615 www.drcfc.org

Total Revenue
$647,828
Total Expenses
$637,169
Net Assets
$150,636

Organizations Filed Purposes: CORE SERVICES - People with various disabilities were provided assistance in services, including, but not limited to, providing peer counseling, independent living skills training, individual and community advocacy, information and referral services, assistive technology and durable medical equipment and transportation referral services. All services were provided to individuals with disabilities in order to promote a more independent life within their respective communities or jobs. During the fiscal year ended9/30/2020 there were 176 new or continued individuals served. Also, there were 6 individuals who received assistive technology and prothesis counseling and referrals. Also, 28 received independent living and life skills training, counseling, education advocacy, peer counseling, personal care PCA and assistance referrals 10 had vocational referrals and coaching and transportation assistance and training 20 individuals received Housing, Home Modifications and Shelter Services. Finally, there were 1100 general information and referrals taken during the year.

Nursing Facility Transition - Individuals with disabilities are assisted in achieving their chosen goals and objectives to transition out of a nursing facility into the community. In order to assist these individuals in their transition process, community services, resources and supports are identified and coordinated on behalf of these transitioning consumers in order to assist them in achieving their goal to live in the community. Advocacy methods are utilized when appropriate. There were 42 consumers assisted in this process with 21 successfully being transitioned out of the nursing facility. These individuals, now living in the community, in their residence of choice, receive 6 months of regular status follow-up checks, satisfaction surveys, and referral for any needed changes in their personal care plans. The agency continues their care coordination with other service partners. Additionally, all nursing facility transition consumers, whether transferred to the community, in process of transition, or remaining in the institution, are eligible for additional individual services

ADRC MIPPA - Provide a single point of entry for people with disabilities and or who are aging to receive Aging and Disability Services such as Benefits Counseling, Personal Care Assistance Services and more through the Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging. Through ADRC - MIPPA, more than 15 different presentations were made through the State of CT demonstrating ADRC and the related services as well as hundreds of phone calls and mailings informing individuals about the Medicare Savings Program.

Executives Listed on Filing

Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing

NameTitleHours Per WeekTotal Salary
Charles M ConwayExecutive Director37.5$86,900
Bernie RichfieldPresident2$0
Brendan WendtDirector0.5$0
Jack HeslinVice President0.5$0
Steve WysockiDirector0.5$0
Elliott CalderonTreasurer0.5$0
Joel HarssSecretary0.5$0

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