Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas
Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas
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About this organization
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL TEXAS (DSACT)IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME, THEIR FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS, AND THE COMMUNITY WHILE BUILDING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE OF THOSE WITH DOWN SYNDROME.
About
DSACT'S PARENTS EMPOWERING ARTICULATION IN KIDS (PEAK) SPEECH THERAPY PROGRAM IS ONE OF THE ONLY SPEECH THERAPY PROGRAMS IN THE UNITED STATES DEVELOPED BY LICENSED SPEECH THERAPISTS TO ADDRESS THE UINIQUE AND CHALLENGING CHARACTERISTICS OF COMMUNICATION IN INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME. INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME WHO ARE VERBAL AND HAVE GOOD ARTICULATION CAN EXPECT GREATER PROSPECTS FOR A SELF-DIRECTED AND INDEPENDENT LIFE. THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE WITH NON-FAMILIAL PERSONS, PARTICIPATE IN A JOB INTERVIEW, AND SPEAK WITH COLLEAGUES AND SUPERVISORS ARE INVALUABLE ASPECTS OF SOCIAL INTERATION. DSACT'S 18-MONTH PEAK PROGRAM OFFERS INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME FROM AGES FOUR TO TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SPEECH THERAPY. SESSIONS ARE HELD UP TO TWO TIMES PER MONTH, WITH PERIODIC EVALUATIONS TO ASSESS PROGRESS, DETERMINE AREAS OF CONTINUING NEED, AND PROVIDE GUDIANCE FOR FUTURE GOALS. IN-PERSON SESSIONS ARE FOLLOWED UP WITH HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS AND INDIVIDUAL TELE-PRACTICE SESSIONS WITH SPEECH THERAPISTS. THE PROGRAM FOLLOWS A TRAIN-THE-FAMILY MODEL TO EQUIP FAMILIES WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO ENSURE PARTICE AND PROGRESS CONTINUE AT HOME AND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM. DSACT MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM PAY LESS THAN 20% OF THE MARKET VALUE OF THE PROGRAM, WITH DSACT COVERING BALANCE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “The mission of the down syndrome association of central texas (dsact)is to provide education, support, and resources to individuals with down syndrome, their families, professionals, and the community while building public awareness and acceptance of those with down syndrome.”.
When explaining its duties, they were described as: “The mission of the down syndrome association of central texas (dsact)is to provide education, support, and resources to individuals with down syndrome, their families, professionals, and the community while building public awareness and acceptance of those with down syndrome.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is TX.
- The non-profit has reported 4 employees on their form for the year 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 $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$29,279.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation and endorsement by an independent source.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1993.
- 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 $220,446 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $62,809 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
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