2024-01-15T06:55:08-06:00 2023-08-31 261472386 SCHAFER TSCHOPP WHITCOMB ET AL 541 S ORLANDO AVENUE SUITE 312 MAITLAND FL 32751 990 2022-09-01 590637848 EASTER SEALS FLORIDA INC EAST 4076297881 2010 CROSBY WAY WINTER PARK FL 32792 SUSAN VENTURA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 4076297881 2024-01-15 1 SUSAN VENTURA 999009999 0 THOMAS TSCHOPP P00836892 4078752760 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z SUSAN VENTURA 2010 CROSBY WAY WINTER PARK FL 32792 23493761 0 X WWW.EASTERSEALS.COM/FLORIDA X 1948 FL TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 11 11 454 39 0 0 1395162 1995032 19675809 21152317 1099623 -50609 39009 117345 22209603 23214085 61624 52466 0 0 13669748 15772164 0 0 374938 6998420 8151553 20729792 23976183 1479811 -762098 11713801 12659415 1834751 3179387 9879050 9480028 X SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION 0 0 3379508 16855 3425020 ADULT SERVICES:ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE: EASTER SEALS FLORIDA'S ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS SERVE ADULTS AGES 18 AND UP WITH A DISABILITY OR SPECIAL NEEDS, MEMORY IMPAIRMENT, SUCH AS ALZHEIMER'S OR OTHER DEMENTIA RELATED DISORDERS INCLUDING PARKINSON'S, STROKE, AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES. MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN A FULL MULTI-SENSORY AND THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES CURRICULUM THAT ENCOURAGES AND PROMOTES INDEPENDENCE, SOCIALIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FUNCTION AND SKILLS. OUR STAFF ARE TRAINED FACILITATORS PROVIDING SEVERAL RESEARCHED-BASED AND EVIDENCE-BASED ARTS ACTIVITY PROGRAMS, ALLOWING OUR MEMBERS TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES CREATIVELY, ENHANCING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR MEMBERS, IN A HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT. RELIEVING SOCIAL ISOLATION, AS WELL AS PROVIDING RESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS, ARE IMPORTANT BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAMS. WE ARE PROUD TO ALSO SERVE MANY VETERANS. ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE SERVICES CAN BE A TRUE ALTERNATIVE TO NURSING HOME PLACEMENT, ALLOWING AN INDIVIDUAL TO CONTINUE TO LIVE AT HOME DURING ACUTE OR CHRONIC ILLNESS.ORANGE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAM: COMMITTED TO ENHANCING THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF SENIORS 55+ IN THE EAST ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY, EASTER SEALS FLORIDA OFFERS THERAPEUTIC RECREATION, ARTS AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES AT THE EAST ORANGE COMMUNITY CENTER. FITNESS CLASSES, SENIOR SOCIALS, GAMES, ART, MUSIC, AND DANCE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE OFFERINGS PROVIDED BY OUR TRAINED STAFF. PARTICIPANT INPUT IS ACTIVELY USED TO STRUCTURE OUR MONTHLY EVENT CALENDAR INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL TOPICS OF INTEREST.WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: EASTER SEALS FLORIDA WORKPLACE DEVEOPMENT TEAM OFFERS VOCATIONAL OPTIONS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO PROMOTE MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES BASED UPON THEIR STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS. SERVICES INCLUDE A LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (ALSO KNOWN AS ADULT DAY TRAINING) PROGRAM IN A FACILITY-BASED SETTING AND A LIFE, EMPLOYMENT-READINESS AND COMMUNITY (LEC) SKILLS PROGRAM WITH A CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE IN THE HOME AND AT WORK BY TEACHING AND DEVELOPING LIFE, EMPLOYMENT READINESS AND COMMUNITY SKILLS. EASTER SEALS PROVIDES SHORT TERM VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING ASSISTING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO HAVE A DESIRE TO BECOME EMPLOYED IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. STUDENTS CAN EARN THREE INTERNATIONALLY-INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS THROUGH CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION (IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL), HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, AND FIELD EXPERIENCES. EASTER SEALS ALSO PROVIDES SUPERVISED WORK GROUPS WHO TRAVEL TO LOCAL BUSINESSES DAILY TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES ON-SITE AS WELL AS SUPPORTED AND ON-THE-JOB TRAINING FOR CLIENTS READY FOR COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT, ASSISTING THEM WITH PRE-EMPLOYMENT SKILLS TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT AND ON-GOING SUPPORT. THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ALSO ASSIST LOCAL BUSINESSES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND CONTRACTS WITH EASTER SEALS FLORIDA TO PROVIDE A COST-EFFECTIVE OPTION FOR STAFFING AND PRODUCT FULFILLMENT. 375793 PUBLIC HEALTH AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:ADVOCACY - EASTER SEALS FLORIDA PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE AS AN ADVOCATE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS BY:1. MONITORING LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE AND JUDICIAL DEVELOPMENTS.2. PROVIDING PARENTS, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUAL WITH ADVOCACY.3. SERVING AS A COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE.4. VOLUNTEERING TO SERVE ON LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.5. ACTING AS CONSULTANTS TO CHILDCARE PROFESSIONAL HELPING THEM GAIN EXPERTISE IN WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND ADAPT THEIR SETTINGS TO INCLUDE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AS WELL AS THEIR TYPICALLY DEVELOPING PEERS.6. CREATING AWARENESS AND PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH MEDIA SPOTS, PUBLIC SERVICE ADVERTISING AND SPECIAL AWARDS PROGRAMS. 18519554 9840 17449974 CHILDREN'S SERVICES:CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS: CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES/SPECIAL NEEDS AS WELL AS TYPICALLY DEVELOPING CHILDREN, FROM BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE, IN AN INCLUSIVE, PRESCHOOL, EDUCATIONAL SETTING. BASED UPON EACH CHILD'S NEEDS, SERVICES ARE PROVIDED, AND ACCOMMODATIONS ARE MADE FOR THERAPY AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO OCCUR DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. EDUCATION AND THERAPIES ARE PROVIDED IN THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT TO PROMOTE GROWTH, LEARNING AND SUCCESS.EARLY STEPS: EARLY STEPS, ALSO KNOWN AS IDEA, PART C, OFFERS EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WITH INFANTS AND TODDLERS (BIRTH TO THIRTY-SIX MONTHS) WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS OR AN ESTABLISHED CONDITION LIKELY TO RESULT IN A DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY. EASTER SEALS FLORIDA IS ONE OF FOURTEEN CONTRACTED LOCAL EARLY STEPS PROGRAMS ACROSS THE STATE. AS THE CONTRACT HOLDER FOR TWO EARLY STEPS PROGRAMS, SERVING SEVEN COUNTIES IN SOUTH FLORIDA, EASTER SEALS FLORIDA CONDUCTS MULTI-DISCIPLINARY EVALUATIONS FOR ANY CHILD SUSPECTED AS BEING DELAYED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR SERVICES; PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT FOR ELIGIBLE CHILDREN; AND COORDINATES WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND OTHER CONTRACTED PROVIDERS FOR THE DELIVERY OF NEEDED EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES AND SUPPORTS.FAMILY DISABILITY NAVIGATION: THIS PROGRAM SERVES FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WITHIN FIVE TARGETED GEOGRAPHIC SECTORS IN ORANGE COUNTY. COLLABORATING WITH COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS, EASTER SEALS FLORIDA NAVIGATORS WORK DIRECTLY WITH FAMILIES WHERE THEY LIVE TO PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, RESOURCE NAVIGATION, WORKSHOPS, AND TRAININGS. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO INCREASE THE PARTICIPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES IN ALL ASPECTS OF COMMUNITY LIFE THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING, ADVOCACY, AND PROMOTING BEST PRACTICES.THERAPY SERVICES: THE EARLY INTERVENTION ASSESSMENT TEAM (EIAT) PROVIDES DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATIONS FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 35 MONTHS OF AGE WHO HAVE BEEN REFERRED TO THE HEALTHY BEGINNINGS ENTRY AGENCY, BASED ON A SCORE OF "CONCERN" ON THE ASQ-3. THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSESSMENT TEAM IS TO ENSURE THE FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS RECEIVE SERVICES AND REFERRALS FROM THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM IN AN EXPEDITIOUS MANNER IN THE HOME-SETTING ENVIRONMENT. THE TEAM DETERMINES ELIGIBILITY FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE SERVICES AND REFERS TO ONE OF THE THREE AGENCIES WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY'S HEALTHY BEGINNING'S SYSTEM OF CARE.BEHAVIORAL THERAPY ORANGE COUNTY: THE FAMILIES IN TRAINING (FIT) BEHAVIORAL THERAPY PROGRAM PROVIDES BCBA LED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO AGE 22 YEARS OLD. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE BCBA CONDUCTED ASSESSMENTS AND BCBA PROVIDED THERAPY. THE FIT PROGRAM UTILIZES A PARENT EDUCATIONAL CONCEPT THAT ASSISTS FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMES. BY TEACHING THE PARENTS BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION SKILLS, PARENTS INCREASE THEIR CAPACITY TO BETTER MANAGE THEIR CHILD'S PROBLEM BEHAVIORS. THIS IN-HOME BEHAVIOR THERAPY PROGRAM IS PROVIDED TO ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS AT NO COST TO THEM AND IS FULLY FUNDED BY ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT.PLAY PROJECT: THE PLAY PROJECT IS AN EVIDENCED-BASED, INTENSIVE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. EASTERSEALS' CERTIFIED PLAY PROJECT CONSULTANTS PROVIDE IN HOME COACHING AND EDUCATION TO PARENTS TEACHING THEM TO ENGAGE THEIR CHILD IN A PLAYFUL WAY THAT PROMOTES HIS/HER DEVELOPMENT. THIS PARENT IMPLEMENTED MODEL OF AUTISM EARLY INTERVENTION HAS BECOME A NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SUCCESSFUL METHOD TO HELP YOUNG CHILDREN WITH AUTISM REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WHILE ALSO EMPOWERING PARENTS WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL GROWTH.EARLY LEARNING INTERVENTION PROGRAM: THE EARLY LEARNING & INTERVENTION PROGRAM (ELIP) PROVIDES SHORT-TERM, GAP EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO 5 YEARS IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY. CHILDREN EXPERIENCING DELAYS IN DEVELOPMENT BUT MAY NOT MEET THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR EARLY STEPS OR CHILD FIND ARE ABLE TO TURN TO EASTERSEALS TO RECEIVE EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES, PARENT EDUCATION, AND SERVICE COORDINATION. THIS PROGRAM IS AN IN-HOME PROGRAM WITH AN OPTION OF SOME SERVICE OCCURRING IN THE CHILD'S SCHOOL SETTING.INCREDIBLE YEARS: THE INCREDIBLE YEARS IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED GROUP PROGRAM SERVING BOTH CAREGIVERS AND CHILDREN AGES 3-8 YEARS. FAMILIES ENROLL IN A 14-WEEK SESSION THAT FOCUSES ON BUILDING STRONG PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS AND PREVENTING NEGATIVE BEHAVIOR THROUGH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, SELF-REGULATION, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING. PROGRAM SESSIONS ARE HELD IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES A HOME EDUCATION COMPONENT. 588019 25771 277323 CAMPING AND RECREATION: EASTERSEALS CAMP CHALLENGE OFFERS HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS, AGES SIX THROUGH ADULTHOOD, AN OVERNIGHT CAMPING EXPERIENCE. CAMPERS HAVE A CHANCE TO ENJOY OUTDOOR RECREATION, SOCIALIZING WITH FRIENDS, RELAXATION DURING THEIR SUMMER VACATION, WEEKLONG CAMPS IN WINTER AND SPRING AND RESTFUL WEEKEND GETAWAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SET ON 61 BEAUTIFUL ACRES, CAMPERS STAY IN AIR-CONDITIONED/HEATED CABINS, AND PARTICIPATE IN MANY FULLY ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ZIP LINING, SWIMMING, TARGET RANGE, ARTS AND CRAFTS, SPORTS AND GAMES, TALENT SHOWS, DANCES AND MANY OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS. CAMP CHALLENGE PROMOTES ACHIEVING INDEPENDENCE REGARDLESS OF THE CHALLENGES A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY FACES ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS. 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THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUNDS PROVIDE EARNINGS AS A PERMANENT SOURCE OF INCOME WHICH ARE TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE, EITHER FOR GENERAL OR USES SPECIFIED BY THE DONOR WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE PRINCIPAL MUST BE INVESTED AND KEPT INTACT IN PERPETUITY. THE QUASI ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE TO BE INVESTED WITH THE EARNINGS TO BE USED TO PROTECT EASTERSEALS FLORIDA'S VITAL PROGRAMS AND ARE MADE UP OF TWO SOURCES. INITIALLY THE FUND WAS SETUP BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USING UNRESTRICTED BEQUESTS. THE PRINCIPAL OF THESE FUNDS CAN BE USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OR THE QUASI ENDOWMENT MAY ALSO BE TERMINATED BY THE BOARD. IN ADDITION TO THE BOARD CREATED FUND, A DONOR, WHO WAS CONCERTED WITH PROTECTING THE FINANCIAL STRENGTH OF THE ORGANIZATION CREATED A NAMED FUND WITHIN THE QUASI ENDOWMENT. THE INCOME FROM THIS FUND IS USED TO SUPPORT ONGOING CRITICAL PROGRAMMING. THE DONOR WISHES THE BOARD TO HAVE FLEXIBILITY TO UTILIZE THE PRINCIPAL, IN THE FUTURE IF NEEDED TO INVEST IN INNOVATIVE, HIGH IMPACT PROGRAMMING. PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER PROVISION OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE NOT TO BE A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A) OF THE CODE. CONSEQUENTLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED THE PROVISIONS OF THE INCOME TAX TOPIC OF THE ASC. THESE PROVISIONS CLARIFY THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN TAX POSITIONS AND PRESCRIBE GUIDANCE RELATED TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF A TAX POSITION TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE TAX BENEFIT FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION IS ONLY RECOGNIZED IN THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION IF THE TAX POSITION IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON AN EXAMINATION, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. INTEREST AND PENALTIES, IF ANY, ARE INCLUDED IN EXPENSES IN THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES. AS OF AUGUST 31, 2023, THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AUTHORITIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT AWARE OF ANY ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT AWARE OF ANY ACTIVITIES THAT ARE SUBJECT TO TAX ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, EXCISE OR OTHER TAXES. THE TAX RETURNS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED FROM 2020 TO 2022 ARE OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AUTHORITIES. X X X X X 1 J WRIGHT AND COMPANY LLC 3854 GATLIN WOODS DRIVE ORLANDO FL 32812 A PAIR TO REMEMBER SHOE EVENT - ORLANDO 0 257537 51117 206420 257537 51117 206420 BUSINESS LUNCHEON 149237 104154 45083 45083 A PAIR TO REMEMBER SHOE EVENT 257537 219865 37672 37672 2 84576 73837 10739 10739 491350 397856 93494 93494 93494 0 1 SPONSORSHIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS 101 52466 0 N/A N/A PART I, LINE 2: SPONSORSHIPS ARE PROVIDED TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS BASED ON INCOME. THESE FUNDS ARE USED TO PAY FOR SERVICES THAT THEY CANNOT AFFORD. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THESE SERVICES IS KNOWN. X X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SUSAN VENTURA PRESIDENT & CEO 190358 0 3500 0 0 0 0 0 7994 0 201852 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1: DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE: EASTER SEALS FLORIDA IS LEADING THE WAY TO 100% EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY ENRICHING EDUCATION, ENHANCING HEALTH, EXPANDING EMPLOYMENT AND ELEVATING COMMUNITY. FOR 74 YEARS, EASTER SEALS FLORIDA HAS BEEN PROVIDING SERVICES THAT HELP CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND/OR SPECIAL NEEDS GAIN GREATER INDEPENDENCE, AND ACHIEVE PERSONAL GOALS. OUR PRIMARY SERVICES INCLUDE INCLUSIVE HOME-BASED EARLY INTERVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION ASSESSMENT, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, AUTISM SERVICES, MEDICAL AND BEHAVIOR THERAPIES, DISABILITY NAVIGATION, CAMPING AND RECREATION, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE AND SENIOR HEALTH AND RECREATION. THESE SERVICES (THAT SPAN THROUGHOUT 40 OF FLORIDA'S 67 COUNTIES), IMPACTED ALMOST 15,000 INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS LAST YEAR. EASTER SEALS FLORIDA DIRECTLY SERVED 10,372 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH 19 PROGRAMS STATEWIDE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE CFO WILL EXTEND AN OPEN INVITATION TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO PARTICIPATE IN A WEBINAR BASED MEETING TO REVIEW THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE 990 PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. 1. THE CFO WILL ORGANIZE AND CONDUCT THE 990 REVIEW MEETING. 2. THE DRAFT 990 (INCLUDING ALL ATTACHMENTS) WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALONG WITH THE INVITATION TO THE MEETING, NO LESS THAN ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. 3. THE MEETING WILL CONSIST OF: THE CFO HIGHLIGHTING KEY AREAS OF THE 990, BOARD MEMBERS ASKING ANY QUESTIONS RELATED TO HOW THE DOCUMENT WAS COMPLETED, AND BOARD MEMBERS MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGES, IF NECESSARY. UPON COMPLETION OF THE REVIEW, THE CFO WILL GIVE NOTICE TO THE ACCOUNTANT THAT WE ARE PREPARED TO APPROVE THE 990 FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF HIS OR HER INTEREST AND MUST BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES A PROPOSED ACTION. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE OR SHE SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. AFTER IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE WILL EVALUATE THE PARTICULAR ACTION. AN INTERESTED PERSON WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING, BUT AFTER SUCH PRESENTATION HE OR SHE SHALL RECUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF AND LEAVE THE MEETING DURING DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE ACTION ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE RESPONSE OF A MEMBER AND MAKING SUCH FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS MAY BE WARRANTED IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT THE MEMBER HAS IN FACT FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY CORRECTIVE ACTION. THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS SHALL CONTAIN THE NAMES OF PERSONS WHO DISCLOSED OR OTHERWISE WERE FOUND TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE NATURE OF THE INTEREST IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE NATURE OF THE INTEREST, ANY ACTION TAKEN TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, ANY ACTION TAKEN TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT WAS PRESENT, AND THE BOARD'S OR COMMITTEE'S DECISION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN FACT EXISTED. THE MINUTES SHALL ALSO CONTAIN THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO WERE PRESENT FOR DISCUSSION AND VOTES RELATED TO THE ACTION, THE CONTENT OF THE DISCUSSION, AND A RECORD OF ANY VOTES TAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH THE MATTER. EACH BOARD MEMBER AND KEY STAFF MEMBER SHALL ANNUALLY, OR AT THE TIME THEY ARE ELECTED OR APPOINTED, SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WHICH: A. AFFIRMS THAT SUCH A PERSON AS RECEIVED, READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND, B. LISTS HIS OR HER (AND HIS OR HER IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS OR DOMESTIC PARTNER'S) OWNERSHIP, INVESTMENT, FIDUCIARY OR GOVERNING INTEREST IN, OR COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT (INCLUDING MEMBERSHIP ON BOARD OF OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS) WITH EASTER SEALS FLORIDA OR ANY AFFILIATE, ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL WITH WHICH EASTER SEALS FLORIDA IS AFFILIATED. TO ENSURE THAT EASTER SEALS FLORIDA OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH ALL APPROPRIATE REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY SHALL BE REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO AND BY LEGAL COUNSEL AT LEAST EVERY THREE YEARS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A CEO COMPENSATION: 1. PRIOR TO THE JULY BOARD MEETING, THE CFO WILL PROVIDE THE BOARD CHAIR WITH DOCUMENTATION OF THE MOST CURRENT SALARY SURVEY FOR CEO COMPENSATION FROM EASTER SEALS NATIONAL, AS WELL AS DATA FROM AT LEAST ONE ADDITIONAL SALARY SURVEY SOURCE. 2. FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE DISCUSSION OF THE CEO EVALUATION AT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE JULY BOARD MEETING, THE BOARD CHAIR WILL PRESENT THE COMPARATIVE SALARY DATA FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION AS THEY DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE THEY WISH TO OFFER THE CEO FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR. ANY INCREASE IN COMPENSATION MUST BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD. 3. IF ANY CHANGES ARE MADE TO THE CEO'S COMPENSATION, THE BOARD CHAIR NEEDS TO DOCUMENT THAT CHANGE IN WRITING FOLLOWING THE JULY BOARD MEETING. THIS COMMUNICATION FOR THE BOARD CHAIR SHALL BE FORWARDED TO THE CFO FOR IMPLEMENTATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G THERAPISTS/EARLY INTERVENTIONISTS/NURSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,498,730. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,498,730. OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 131,919. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 12,508. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 26,211. TOTAL EXPENSES 170,638.