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The Ability Center Annual Report
2016
How does The Ability Center measure up? Welcome. This 2016 Annual Report represents the hard work and commitment of board members, staff, volunteers, community stakeholders, and financial supporters. Collectively they support our mission to assist people with disabilities to live, work, and socialize within a fully accessible community. Two years ago, we started a journey to go beyond anecdotal success stories to really understanding what determines our success. The Ability Center’s program evaluation system emphasizes measurement of individual outcomes, consumer satisfaction, quality of life, and financial efficiency (return on investment). The system was designed in consultation with Sheri Chaney Jones, founder of Measurement Resources Company. Ms. Jones is a leader in the field of performance and outcomes management. She is the author of Impact & Excellence: Data-driven Strategies for Aligning Mission, Culture and Performance in Nonprofit and Government Organizations (Jossey-Bass, 2014). Today, The Ability Center is focused on measuring: - How many consumers have successfully completed their program goals and or have had improvements in their lives - Cost efficiencies - Number of consumers who report being more independent since receiving services from The Ability Center - How many consumers perceive The Ability Center is delivering high-quality services and is meeting their needs - Percentage of community members who are aware of The Ability Center programs and their impact - The strength of The Ability Center’s network of partners and providers, which help increase inclusion - Number of advocacy projects where The Ability Center has positively impacted the inclusion and access of individuals with disabilities Though we use this detailed information to keep us on course year to year, the information in this report gives you the highlights of what is possible when we work together. Our partnerships with so many individuals and organizations are what allow us to help move the disability community forward in northwest Ohio. To those who support the organization with your time, talent, and treasure, I am confident we will measure up to your expectations as a premier disability service organization. Sincerely,
Tim Harrington Executive Director 2
Dear Friends, On behalf of the Board of Trustees, thank you for supporting The Ability Center of Greater Toledo in 2016. The commitment of program volunteers and the generosity of local businesses that donate their expertise, as well as financial contributions, resulted in The Ability Center serving more people with disabilities. The Ability Center provides an array of programs and services that assist people with disabilities in all facets of their lives. This year we built more ramps to keep individuals in their own homes, moved more people out of institutions and back into their own homes, helped more youth prepare for life after they graduate high school, and placed more service dogs with individuals as well as therapy dogs into schools. The Ability Center is recognized for its accomplishments in meeting the direct needs of individuals with disabilities in northwest Ohio. We continue to take a leadership role in advocating for people with disabilities at the state level, as well as in the national arena. Check us out on Facebook for an update of what we are doing now. We couldn’t have done all we did without your support! Thank you. Sincerely, Ability Center Board Chair 2017 Colleen J. Mandell, Ed.D. Board Chair
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WHO WE SERVED IN 2016 Total Served
767 429
Individuals served by developing Independent Living Plans through the following Ability Center (ACT) programs; Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence (ADAI), Community Connections, Home Accessibilty, Independent Living Assistance, Nursing Home Transition, and Youth Transition from October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016
Males Served
Females Served
Age
Ages 60 and Older
338 Disability
Under 5 Years Old
Multiple Disabilities
Other
Cognitive
Ages 5 - 19
Mental/Emotional Vision
Ages 20 - 24 Ages 25 - 59
Hearing
Physical
214 761 13,873 Home modification projects completed by our Home Accessibility Program
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Individuals received durable medical equipment through our Equipment Loan Program
I have more independence. I can make all of my own choices. I can reach out more with my friends and family. I enjoy being out on my own.
- ACT Survey Respondent
Assistive Technology 6,426
Phone calls were answered by our Information and Education Referral (I&R) staff that assisted individuals obtain the information needed regarding disability-related Employment topics
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Number of I&R calls by topic
Individuals successfully completed 365 days of community-based independent living through our Nursing Home Transition Program
Health Care Housing
88 74 113 4,061
Ongoing Community Supports 2,048 Recreation
174
Relocation
362
Systems Accessibility
81
Transportation
290
Other
156
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Since 1920, donors have been supporting our mission through philanthropy. The Ability Center’s recognition program is designed to thank you for your generosity and publicly express our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation.
The Welles Society, named after David K. Welles, Sr. and his family, recognizes donors whose annual monetary or in-kind contributions totaled $1,000 or more during our fiscal year, October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016 John and Shari Baird Roger Berman David and Claire Browning Bryan Civic League Buckeye Broadband Michael and Karla Cline Dolores Czerniak Steven and Susan Dort Mark S. Feldstein Private Foundation First Energy Foundation Laurie and Tom Foster Jeff, Martha, and Joe Frye Seth and Evelyn Greenwald Mark and Annemarie Hainen Heymann Foundation Julie Brotje Higgins Marianne and Charles Hoppel John & Virginia Hankison Foundation
Paul and Stephany Johnson Andrea, Mary, and Kevin Kimmet Keith and Sheri Kreuz Kroger Bill and Mary LeStrange Steven and Colleen Mandell Marathon Classic The Mattress Firm Holly Metzger Don and Gail Mewhort III Monac Elementary Jane Murrell Noble Elementary School North Star Bluescope Steel Michael Nycz Owens Corning Port Clinton Moose Lodge No. 1610 Dorothy Price*
ProMedica Air and Mobile Keryn Redstone Malcolm and Peggy Richards Savage and Associates Phil Skeldon St. Michael Lutheran Church Sandra and Alan Sundermeier Gale Tedhams and Frank Booth Therma-Tru Toledo Community Foundation Toledo Elks Lodge 53 Trinity Door Systems Warren and Bernice Hensel Foundation Randy, Carolyn, and Tom Watterworth Wauseon Exempted Village BOE Georgia Welles Deke and Hope Welles Bruce and Jan Wetzel Margaret Zatko
The Roosevelt Circle recognizes donors committed to our mission whose gifts total $50,000 or more throughout their lifetime and are honored with permanent membership in the Roosevelt Circle. Auxiliary to The Ability Center Bryan Eagles Aerie #2233 France Stone Foundation Marathon Classic McIntosh Family Fund
Scaife Family Foundation Louis and Joanne Steinbauer Therma-Tru Toledo Community Foundation Waite-Brand Foundation
Walgreens Distribution Center Deke and Hope Welles David K. Welles, Sr. * and Georgia Welles Tim and Jenni Yoder
The Legacy League recognizes donors who further secure our sustainability and have made a lasting commitment by planning a deferred gift such as a will commitment, trust, life insurance policy, estate/promissory note, or other deferred gift instrument. Eleanor Bainbridge Trust Geraldine Halaus* A.S. Hickok Trust Kathleen Juzwicki* Clifford J. Kujawa*
Carol Knorr William and Susan Logie Howard and Mary Madigan* Allie L. Ritter Memorial Foundation Trust *Deceased
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Tributes - Donations Received October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016 In Memory of Allie Jerry and Shirley Metcalf In Memory of Andrew Anderson Peggy Amey In Honor of Zachary Arndt Bill and Coquette Arndt In Honor of Vera Arnold Cristi Wetherholt In Memory of Amanda Baird John and Shari Baird Steve and Renee Fisk In Honor of Jenny Barlos Norm and Connie Peiffer In Memory of Baron Chris Hirsch In Honor of Amanda Bell Richard and Theresa Holewinski In Memory of Ken Bennett Bob Holder In Memory of Joanne Berman Roger Berman In Memory of Dorothy Billings Gretchen Zyndorf In Honor of Dorrin Birch and JJ Kosmider Jeanette Cheh In Honor of Sally Bissell Linda Bancer In Memory of Joe Bodnar Robert Arthur Greg and Karen Bade Robert and Shirley Bladel Cindi Brock Karen and Dan Burtscher Lorie and Ric Clark Pam and Bob Eaton Jacqueline Lefeld Kristin L. McKelvey Linda Meeks Richard Minnich and Kelly Malinowski Randall and Mary Norton Mike and Chris Pacholski Heinz and Nancy Pelwecki Michael Ponneranz Curt Rockwell Deborah Sabo Shirley Schultz Juanita Seery Beverly Sell Roger and Barbara Smith Sandra Swartz Marianne Tarsha John Taylor Gale Tedhams and Frank Booth Christopher and Christine Velker Ray and Loretta Wagner In Honor of Suzanne Boegli Gary Mossburg In Honor of Kathy Bowman and Jackson Donna Midge Adams Rebecca Addington Ellen Andersen Mitzi Austin
Bonnie Booth Michael and Kathy Bowman Jaimi Bradford Donette Brunner Bethany Burke Dena Campbell Amy Carmona Nancy Chapman Christi Condon Dani Dorresteyn Cathryn Dufort Eulaine Gillespie Francesca Gillum Debra Grabetz Kathleen Hass Marlene and Brendan Heaney Jen Hoyle Melvin and Paula Kielas Georgia Kingsley Cindy Knox Patricia Leary Karen Luling Janice Machalski Johnnie and Tom Maleszewski Colleen Null Diane Peaslee Susan Pfeifer Keryn Redstone Jane Robbins Ron Starcher Ann Swartout Laurie Thompson Nancy Turner Terry Varnadore Louann Vassallo Michele Weipert-Winter Sheila Wentzel Kimberly Wilson Kim Yanchyshyn Joette Zochowski In Memory of Diane Breese Auxiliary to The Ability Center In Memory of Donald Brenner Sally Brenner In Memory of Chase Marianne and Charles Hoppel In Memory of Cheyenne Jim and Sharon Hightower In Honor of Karla Cline Beth Rohrbacher In Honor of Annette Coker Theodore and Dawn Riegert In Honor of Tanner Conrad Dave and Val Krueger In Memory of Michael Czerniak Dolores Czerniak In Memory of Richard Stanley Dusseau Judy Jakubowski In Honor of Brenda Ellens Julie Azzopardi Wesley Casper Millie Dahmer
Joanne DeSana John Engel Joanie Forfinski LaNae Jensen Patricia Mohrenweiser Deanna Rendel LisaMarie Takacs In Memory of Heather Engel Kenneth and Denise Armstrong Pete and Lori Gillen Gary and Linda Hergenrather Julie Learn Randy and MaryAnn Okuley Yvonne Shuff Rick and Nettie Kessler Karen Jo Welter In Honor of Kimberlie England and John Wojcik Raymond Norris and Barbara Caufman-Norris In Memory of Orla Erford Laetitia Thayer In Honor of Larry Farris and Lucky Marcia and David Little In Memory of Lee Forgette Susan Forgette In Memory of Jeffrey Gajewski Sandra Shonebarger and Tom Smith In Memory of Stephenie Gezo Penny and Steve Alexander Mary Lou Meyer Sharon Filipiak Jeff and Lucy Giesler Janet Kulczak Eric and Diane Schimming Norris and Paula Schimming Patricia Smith Gary and Beverly Wamer Michele Flowers UAW Local 12 Dan and Judy Twiss In Honor of Nancy Glaser Karen Glaser In Honor of Glory and Spokes Holly Koester In Honor of Cecelie Gordon Keryn Redstone In Memory of Suzanne Haning Belco Works, Inc. In Memory of Jim Herman Auxiliary to The Ability Center In Memory of Curt Hitchner Kay Hitchner In Memory of Virginia Hutton Horner Patricia Horner In Honor of Anderson Jessen Annie Jessen In Honor of Paul Johnson Christine Johnson In Honor of Juno Cathy Shepherd In Honor of Carol Kanfield Pauline Tate
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Tributes cont. In Memory of Adam Kastner Ed and Patty Smith In Honor of Debbie Keller Patrick and Elaine Sheehan In Memory of Beverly King Gale Tedhams and Frank Booth In Memory of Kirby Robert and Lisa Burns Susan Christensen Thomas and Maureen Menacher Dayle and Jay Prinstein In Memory of Samantha Laux Chris and Gail Laux In Honor of Barry Lazarus Kenneth Shure In Memory of Lucky Marcelle English In Memory of Arthur Lutz Mary Miller In Honor of Erin Lynch Fred and Sue Bernardo In Memory of June Mazey Mary Miller In Honor of McCain Michael and Karla Cline In Memory of John and Connie McHugh Molly McHugh Branyan In Honor of Dr. Megan McQuade Matthew and Colleen McQuade In Memory of Sharon Meeker Brandi Kraus In Honor of Tom and Teddy Meyer Warren and Bernice Hensel Foundation Dorothy Price In Memory of Margaret Minich Matthew and Caroline Minich In Memory of Betty Miller Cam and Cindi Brady Richard and Joan Gilbert Sharon Redd Doris and Joseph Shepard In Memory of Robert Muck Walda Kelly In Memory of Donna Navarre Anonymous Skip and Kay Barnes Robert and Marian Darr Dave and Patty Fisher Cindy Gribble Sandra Potter Karen Schramm Chet and Pat Wnorowski In Honor of Barbara Nichols Nancy Nichols In Memory of Joseph Nowak Gale Tedhams and Frank Booth In Memory of Lisa Nycz Jim and Trisha Nycz Michael Nycz In Honor of Karen O’Brien Kay Brueggemeier Roger and Barbara Sergent
In Memory of Patricia Osborn Auxiliary to The Ability Center In Honor of Paul Park Bob Holder In Honor of Maureen Patterson Cindy McComb In Memory of Peter Peterson Auxiliary to The Ability Center In Honor of Gary Phipps, Cedar, and Bruno Caleb Weber In Memory of Charles Porter Marjorie Gillig Jodi Hall In Memory of Dorothy Price Auxiliary to The Ability Center In Memory of Tracey Riehle Kevin and Kathy McCloskey In Memory of Vincent Roscoe Ansara Restaurant Group Anita Antoniolli George and Christine Darah Karen Hughes John and Lynnette Jackowski Jeffrey and Sharon Schwartz Steve Slusarski Linda Szymanski In Memory of Rusty Jim and Sharon Hightower In Memory of Marguerite Salpietro Greg and Karen Bade In Memory of Marsha Schmalzried Donald Armstrong Thomas Armstrong and Amy Huffman Mary Lou and Roger Ball Shirley Baumgartner Diane Bowser Sally and Gary Duncan Bill and Diane Gilligan Sheila Jordan Charles and Sandra Kasten III John and Theresa Kranjec Bill and Mary LeStrange Fred and Helen McCrea Cathy Meeker Glenda and Michael Overholt Doug and Mary Ellen Pratt Pamela Prybys Sandra and Al Rayburn Herb Rhoades and Cathy McEwen Barb Squires Roger and Patricia Tappen Kathryn Trawin Debra Uhde In Memory of Alvin Schulte Greg and Karen Bade In Memory of Sepp Greg and Karen Bade In Memory of Candy Seymour Theresa and Murray Bolan Kathy and Larry Brandon John and Pat Cashin Duane and JoAnne Comerford Mel and Janice Davis Patricia Dominas Durand Moose Lodge
Cori Dworkin James and Joanna Goch Tom and Sue Guffy Marilyn Hanson Irene Heather Ray and Pam Lee Edward Levoir Lynnette and Tracie LeVoir Dianne Lippstreu Michele Lynch Bob and Barb Majestic Robert and Pamela Ploof Dave and Randee Rohner Dave and Mary Jo Seymour Alan and Vicki Shepard Marilyn and Mark Sutton Jeff Sweers Michael and Brenda Wells WOTM Durand Chapter 2239 In Memory of Sir Kathleen Conti and Dalia Perez In Honor of Debbie Skuggen and Cruz Deborah and Charles Acord Bob Allen Insurance Agency William Allen Paul and Sally Beck Botson Insurance Group Tom and Bonnie Butts Donna Dechant Kevin and Megan Devere Dan and Dory Hedstrom James and Patricia Kendera Herman and Joanne Kopf Luxury Nails and Spa Mark and Holly Moran George and Mary Skuggen Jane Sheard Cynthia Vanluit In Memory of Jack Sloan Susan Forgette In Memory of Jim Stapleton Oddlyn Stapleton In Memory of Adam Stout John and Shari Baird In Memory of Rene Stump Linda Paulen In Memory of William Sundberg Claudia Sundberg In Honor of Sandra Sundermeier and Reba Sally Frizzell Coleman George and Bobbie Frizzell In Memory of Brady Tackett and Cole Tim and Karen Colvin In Honor of Tom and Star Randy and Carolyn Watterworth In Honor of Lynette Tom Oakwood Arbor Gleaner Life Insurance Society In Honor of Liam Vail-McClure James and Nancy Vail In Honor of Justin Voll and Herman Fran and Marty Voll In Honor of Christina Volpicelli Catherine Scannell and Caitlin Scannell In Honor of Debbie Wagner Mark and Kathleen Beckman
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Tributes cont. Bishop Luers High School Cedarville Elementary School Cece and Fritz Dunderman David Haist MaryLou and Christoper Mettler St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church St. Mary of the Assumption Sweetwater Sound Donna and Eugene Wagner In Memory of Lawrence Walborn Thomas Bowers Lois and Ross McHenry James and Sandra Norton Steven and Barbara Smith In Memory of Norman Wallace Janet Bostater Susan Forgette Norman Sanders In Honor of Darlene Whitaker Denise McHue In Memory of Phyllis Wians Ingeborg Mueller Regina Wandscher In Memory of Ann Wing Auxiliary to The Ability Center Margot Reichert In Memory of Howard Wittmer Auxiliary to The Ability Center In Memory of Clarence Wuebben Laura Held In Honor of Jenni and Tim Yoder Thomas and Cheryl McNutt In Honor of Tyler Yoder Douglas and Diane McCreery Kirk and Michelle Witte Lowell and Marylin Yoder In Honor of Jane Zbierajewski Debbie Wagner In Memory of Charlotte Zimmerman Auxiliary to The Ability Center
General Donations Dale and Natalie Abell Accessible Renovations Inc. Elizabeth Adams Sherril L. Adkins Robert and Kathryn Agoston Aldersgate United Methodist Church Sue Aldrich Peggy Amey Mette and Robert Ampthor The Anderson Foundation Marc Andren Joe and Debbie Andriette Janice Antal Roman Arce Robert Armstrong Kimberley and Tim Arnett David and Vera Arnold Kathleen Attwood Greg and Karen Bade
Patricia Baden Gaspar Balderas Kristen Ball Judy and Jim Balyeat Harry and Jenny Barlos Barnesville Chapter #206 OES Wayne Bartman Dorotha and Jerry Baum Debbie Beal Barbara Beaverson Joyce Behner Mary Bell Amanda and Ron Bell Christine Beltran Benevity Community Impact Fund Cynthia Bensch Phyllis Benton Claudia Bester Bethlehem Lutheran Church Luanne Billstein Andrew and Ashley Bishop Jeff and Kathy Bixler Mae Blair Margie Blakeman Kaitlyn Blevins Leroy and Elaine Bockbrader Lawrence Boesel Chris and Mary Ann Boesel Brian Boles Emily Boles Sandy Bowdle Johnathan Bowen Bowsher High School Athletic Boosters Sara Bowyer Rosemary Boyd Joseph and Shirley Boyles Curtis Brand Ellen Broido Pat Brondes Mary Anne Brown Wanda Brown Jack Brown Michelle and Joseph Brunkhorst Bryan Lions Club Foundation Bureau of Workers' Compensation - Toledo Victoria Burton John and Nancy Burton William and Tina Calhoun Melissa Callejas Chuck and Jeri Campbell Campbell, Inc. Odene Carroll Sister Margaret Anne Carstensen Alice Cash John Cheffins Kelly Chopko Sherri Clark Lisa Collins Lorinda Collister Barbara Colvin Alvin and Mary Compaan Tammy and Jeff Conlan Robert Conley Maureen Conroy Robert and Kathleen Coombs
CTL Group Paul and Louann Cummings Charles and Marcella Daft Gary and Sandra Daniels Fred and Carri Dannhauser Linda and Scott Darah Denise Darr Chris Daunhauer Budd Davis Melinda Davis Richard and Sheryl Dearth Robert and Kathleen Deck Susan DeGruchy Shirley Densmore Susan Dignam Christine Diver John Dixon Ruth Dotterer Rich Douglas Henry and Mary Douglas Scott Sheridan Marcia Draeger Emery and Karen Dress David and Mary Jo Dressell Michael and Barbara Duffey Karen Dunbar Allison Dunham Thomas and Lynne Dunifon Lynn Dunn Emilio Duran Frederick and Mary Dzienny Early Bird Bowling League Ted and Judy Eckel Vanessa Edwards George and Pat Eistetter Manal Elsheikh Kimberlie England and John Wojcik Richard Eppstein Judy Erd Kristina Ervin Benigno Esparza Carol Fadell Peggy Feirstine Clayton D. and Emma J. Felker Jim Ferris Cynthia Fett Sharon Fickel Rodney Filcek Stan and Carol Fingerhut Debra Flaherty Flower Hospital Guild Kathy and Larry Foley Helen Stamm Foth Scott Fought Darrell Fox Renate Franco Fraternal Order of Eagles R.E.A.C. Aerie Tim French Robert and Carol Frey Andrew Fuller Bonita Fumo Marko and Elaine Gabalac Craig and Teresa Gale Jeff Gallis Wendy and Miguel Garcia
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General Donations cont. Jane Garling Don Garner Jim and Kathy Gee Ronald and Marian Gladieux Mary and Richard Gladieux Angie Goodnight Jamie and Bradley Grant Great Lakes Insurance Partners Peter and Lisa Gstalder Amy and Patrick Gustine Melissa Hamner Paul Hamrick Anne Haning Tim and Chris Harrington Rodney Harris Paramount Health Care Mikell Lynne Hedley Cheryl Heilman Trent Henline Arthur Henry Heritage Financial Advisors David and Cindy Herrera Joseph and Phyllis Herron Jim and Sharon Hightower Mary Himmelein Julia Hoch Ronald and Vickie Hoeft Jake Hofelich Timothy Hoffman Marc and Lori Holland Sally Holt James and Janice Holzemer Marlene Honeywell Jon and Nancy Hook Hoover Wells, Inc. Robert and Valerie Hovland Matt Howard Pamela Howell-Beach and Bob Beach Martha Lee Huepenbecker Sandee Hull Ferguson Angela Hunt Katherine Hunt-Thomas Robert and Julie Ingham Interim Healthcare Kerry and Michelle lott Karen Irwin John and Lynnette Jackowski Ann Marie Jacob Patricia Jacobs Kimberlee and Patrick Jagodzinski Mary Janney John and Kimberly Jardine Julie Jessop Irene Johnson David and Kristi Johnson Audrey Johnson Joshua Jones Michael and Charlotte Judy Michael and Lisa Justice Deb Kaiser Sandra Kalosis Richard Kaplin Linda Kaplin John and Margaret Katona
Mary Keener Mary Keil Debbie Keller Amy Kerchevall Lea Anne Kessler Douglas Kidd Dave and Diane Kielmeyer Timothy Kinkaid Kiwanis Club of Bryan Keith, Mary Jo, and Rachel Klentz Holly Koester Noreen Kolb Deborah Konecki James Kozak Thomas and Sharon Krolak Sarah Krueger Marcia and Victor Langenderfer Terry Lanning William Lapore Terry Laurain Mary Lawecki Susan Lawrence Barry and Marilyn Lazarus Elizabeth Lee Ash Lemons Barbara and Donald Lentz Phillip Lewis Lincolnway Stamps John Lintner Patricia Lisiakowski Paul Little Robert and Darlene Lohmeyer Arlynn Lyle Peter and Michele Lynch Douglas and Helene Lyon Lyon Associates, Inc. Richard and Laura MacMillan Jane Mahan Dawn and Dennis Makula Seth and Kali Makula Mary and Arthur Mancini Margaret Mangas Everett and Barbara Manny Harry and Winifred Manoian Joseph and Elizabeth Marchi Michael Marsh Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lawrence Mau Jamie Maxwell Gary and Pamela Mayer William Mayfield Louis Mayle Susan McClay Michael McConnell Laura McDermott Jim and Kris McHugh Tim McHugh Dennis and Mary Anne McIlroy Linda McKee Patrick and Mary McNamara Matthew and Colleen McQuade Dale and Rebecca Mehne Christy Merillat Susan Metzger
Mindy Metzger Barbara Metzger Metzger Painting Diane M. Meyer Middlesbrough Properties Dorothy Mikus Michael Miles Vaughn Miller Ethel Miller Chinda Misra and Timothy Sigman Lesta Mizer Al Mocek Nancy Momenee Vicky Montgomery Fred and Sharon Moor David and Patricia Moore Barbara Moorman Betty Mowat David and Donna Mraz Dewey and Geri Ann Munson Michael and Penny Murphy Dennis Mussery Jennifer Nagel Roberta and Francis Nedom Linda Nelson Brian and Ann Newton Kenneth Nichols Patrick and Sheila Nicholson Lynne Nickles Donna Niehous Nisource Charitable Foundation Richard Nottingham Bonnie Novak Michael and Sheri Nye Oak Bend Church Lynette Oberhouse James O'Brien Donna Ohls Becky Opperman Orchard Hills Professional Center Greg and Sheila Oster Clyde Painter Tiffany Painter Shelley Papenfuse Felix and Valerie Parra Theresa and Robert Pawlicki Phyllis Payne Lori Payne Mike and Kathy Peace Pelham Manor Tenants' Association Jack and Jennifer Perion Perrysburg Lions Club Jeannine C. Petcoff Robert Pfaff Edwin and Frances Phillips Carrie Ritcher Phillips Gary and Gail Phipps William Pickard Janet Pindoley Barbara Plunkett Linda Poe Tom and Karen Porter Duane P. Post Lynne Prescott
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General Donations cont. Paige Price Progressive Casualty Insurance Sarah Puffenberger Barbara Pyle Carol Quinnell Cathy Quinones Nurjehan Quraishy Donald Raszka James Ravin Donna Rawson-Mens Shirley Rayport Laura Redd Reformation Acres LLC Regan Insurance Agency Brad Reineck Cathy Renfro Brian and Anne Rex Bonnie Rhodes Thomas Richey Mary Lou Riday Penelope Risher Craig Roberts Alice Robie Resnick Beau Rochte Sharon and Michael Roesner Nancy Roffey Gregory and Wendy Rogers Mary Rogge Pozniak Cecelia Rohrbacher Deborah Rolen Sara Rose Michael Rosenberg Roger Rummel Stella Rumpf Nancy Rusk Connor Russell Mr. and Mrs. Russell Douglas and Amy Saltz Eryn Sanders Sylvia Sanders Sandusky County Board of DD Scott Saunders Kathy Savord Gary and Roberta Schaber Polly Schafer Donald Schena Shirley Schick Maggie Schilb Kim and Richard Schmidt Den and Alice Schorling Jane Schroeder Norman and Alice Schroeder Robert Seeman and Karin Jacobson Kurt and Judy Seibenick Kenneth and June Seidl Roxie Sekel John Shaner Susan Sharkey Morna Shearer Faten Shelton Marian Sillery Christopher and Diane Simons Geok Simpson
Calvin Simpson Nick and Cynthia Skiver Debbie Skuggen Bill and Viola Sloan Don Smith Dwight Smith Jeffrey and Susan Smith Gary and Linda Smith Ronald Smith Cre Smith Lee Ann Snyder Eleanor Sonntag Sara Soper South Fairfield Arbor #607 Don and Sue Speck Beverly St. Clair St. Michael Lutheran Church St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church Dorothy Stasa Nancy Stearns Craig Stough Jonathon Strah Becky Strieff Keith and Toni Sturton Robert and Mary Suchy Elaine Suter Sutton Property Leasing LTD Greta Szabo John and Heidi Szeltner Mallory Tarr Ward Taylor Joyce Teopas Curtis and Mary Tesar James Theaker Tory Thompson Joseph Thomson Tiffany Tierney Mary Anne Tigges Audrey Tingley Pamela Tippie William Todd Lynette and Robert Tom Kathleen Torony TPS Transportation Beverly Treuhaft Marilyn Tucker Luke Twarek Greta Ullman Sue Vallance Cynthia Vance Norman and Mary Vandyke Nancy Vendemo Hans and Martha Vetter Joseph and Susan Vetter VFW Post 2898 VFW Post 8686 Gregory Videtic Kay Vogel Ron and Cheryl Volk Karen Vollmer Scott and Letty Wagemaker Elizabeth Wagoner Gary and Marilyn Walker
Elaine Walz Paul E. Ward Washington Elementary School PTO Diane Weidinger Kurt Wells Alison Wentland Robert and Ruthanne Werner Rob and Teresa Wettling Darlene Whitaker Pamela White Jeff, Cindy, and Matt Whitmore Georgia Whitney Matt and Tracee Wielinski Mary Wieszhon Wendy Wiitala and Joe Gray Benny and Sandra Wilkerson Dan and Beth Wilkins Keith and Barbara Wilkowski Elizabeth Wilson Cristine Winner David and Luann Witt Jeffery Witt Barbara Wodarski Doris Wohl Jordan Wolff Marilyn Wright Frances Wuest Joann Wyatt Kimberly Wyse Matthew Yevtich Christina Yoppolo Robert and Sandra Young Annette and Brian Young Chester and Judith Zapadka Michael Zawacki Kalliope Zervos Saundra Zima Daniel and Carolyn Zimmerman Pete and Mechelle Zografides Joan Zsigrai
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43,456 $351,993
Hours donated by ADAI volunteers valuing
128
Active service and therapy dogs supported in the community by ADAI
Advocacy Priority Areas Hours designated to each priority area
1,560
Transportation Accessibility
Hours devoted to advocacy efforts creating systemic change at a local, state, and federal level to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. Our team works to improve disability-related policies with a combination of community organizing, policy analysis, and legal work.
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High-impact advocacy outcomes
161 19 87
Affordable Housing
Recreation Community Living Health Care
Individuals set and achieved goals through our Community Connections Program Students developed skills that prepared them for life after high school including employment and independent living skills in our Youth Transition Program Individuals were provided financial assistance to purchase disability-related equipment through grant funds and our Independent Living Assistance Program
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A Step in the Right Direction
2016 was a year of renewed focus on youth and young adults with disabilities. From the moment we began developing our newest initiative, we knew this program would be unique to our area. The Next Steps Summer Program is designed to prepare students with disabilities for college and post-secondary training. Ten students entered the program this past summer ready to increase their independence and foster leadership abilities. Community partners and a team of ACT staff created an environment full of hands-on learning facilitated on the campus of the University of Toledo. Students gained an inside look at professional employment opportunities at local job sites cultivated by The Rotary Club of Toledo’s Disability Service Committee. This program is just one component of our new Life Skills Department. After a successful pilot year of the summer program, ACT is concentrating on building momentum and expanding program capabilities. Community Connections and the Youth Transition Program have combined to deliver a comprehensive program preparing youth to enter adulthood. The purpose of the Life Skills Department is to create and support community options for people living with disabilities. Life Skills does this by assisting individuals define their vision for life and providing the tools to make it a reality. Through a mix of traditional classes and one-on-one mentorship, youth will develop skills for a smooth transition into their next phase of life. Last fiscal year brought new experiences and program improvements to The Ability Center. This year, we will double the number of participants in our Next Steps Summer Program and enhance the transition experience for countless individuals with disabilities in our community.
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I am extremely grateful for my experiences through ACT’s summer program. I got the chance to meet a variety of great people with experiences both similar and different to my own. The experience has enabled me to see a variety of different perspectives and life challenges that other people face. It has shown me how much I truly have to be grateful for as far as my independence and mobility. - Brandon Moldenke, participant in the Next Steps Summer Program
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FUNDING
The Ability Center wishes to acknowledge the support of our generous partners who provide a critical role that enables us to provide funding to individuals as they strive to achieve their independent living goals.
government
State
Ohio Department of Medicaid - HOME Choice Ohio Department of Medicaid - Temporary Ramp Program Ohio Department of Natural Resources Ohio Housing Trust Fund Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities - PCA Program Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities - Part B
Local
Area Office on Aging - PASSPORT Area Office on Aging - Caregiver Support CDBG City of Toledo CDBG Lucas County Hospice of Northwest Ohio Lucas County Board of DD
foundation Bryan Area Foundation Edward Lamb Foundation, Inc. Elsie & Harry Baumker Foundation France Stone Foundation Hanger Charitable Foundation Lott-Conlon Foundation Makulinski Family Foundation
Marathon Classic McIntosh Family Fund Ohio State Bar Association Owens-Illinois Charities Foundation Reed Fund Scaife Family Foundation TKBW Private Foundation
Toledo Community Foundation Toledo Elks Lodge 53 United Way of Greater Toledo United Way of Williams County Waite-Brand Foundation
FINANCIALS
Administration costs are covered by The Ability Center’s endowment. 100% of funds received from foundation grants and individual donations are used to support designated programs and services.
Program Costs Housing Resource Center 33.1%
Operating Revenues
Community Connections 30.8%
Perpetual Trust 2.2%
Contributions
Affiliate 46.4%
9.1%
Grants 31.4%
Fundraising 3.3%
Administration 19.4%
ADAI 13.4%
Investment 10.2%
Other .8%
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NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
THE ABILITY CENTER GREATER TOLEDO • OTTAWA COUNTY • BRYAN
TOLEDO, OH PERMIT NO. 242
5605 Monroe Street Sylvania, Ohio 43560 419.885.5733 866.885.5733 abilitycenter.org
adai.org
Ability Center Board 2016 Chair – Michael Marsh Toledo Fair Housing Vice Chair – Colleen Mandell Retired, BGSU
Tami Decator Huntington Bank
Gary Phipps Scottdel, Inc
Treasurer – Sandra Sundermeier Retired
Kimberlie England Findley Davies
Malcolm Richards Supplemental Staffing
Secretary – Wendy Wiitala Advocate
Julie Jessop Stautzenberger College
Sylvia Sanders Advocate
Ted Bowman Gallon, Takacs, Boissoneault and Shaffer
Douglas Kidd Harbor Behavioral Healthcare
Alice Schorling Auxiliary to The Ability Center
Molly McHugh Branyan Danberry Company
Bill Logie Retired, University of Toledo
Gale Tedhams Owens Corning
Wanda Brown Advocate
Tom McArdle Retired, Cubbon and Associates
Tami Williams Advocate
Claire Browning Welles Bowen Real Estate
Gary Mossburg Paramount Healthcare
Jeff Witt University of Michigan
Our Mission
To assist people with disabilities to live, work, and socialize within a fully accessible community.
Our Vision
We believe in and support equitable and inclusive communities for people living with disabilities.
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