2011-06-24T08:45:54-00:00 2010-08-31 Albright Hill and Sumpter PC 12160 N Abrams Road Suite 412 Dallas TX 75243 990 2009-09-01 751189353 LAUNCHABILITY LAUN 9729916777 4350 SIGMA Room No 100 FARMERS BRANCH TX 752444421 CATHY PACKARD 2011-06-24 true William Albright 9722705452 2011-06-24 2009 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z CATHY PACKARD 4350 SIGMA 100 FARMERS BRANCH TX 75244 3992270 false X www.specialcarecareer.org X 1963 TX The organization's primary exempt purpose is to help children and adults with developmental disabilities achieve their maximum potential and lead fulfilling lives within our community. 33 33 0 60 0 2682333 3281680 297430 486274 9098 3238 0 2988861 3771192 0 0 2576197 3081338 0 196687 593862 739021 3170059 3820359 -181198 -49167 1196963 1247232 114309 213745 1082654 1033487 LaunchAbility provides services to children and adults with developmental disabilities so they can lead fulfilling lives in their communities. true false 2729978 Early Childhood Intervention-3 years - This program serves children who have disabilities such as Downs syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, spinal bifida, low vision and other developmental delays. Our teams of speech, occupational and physical therapists and early intervention specialists help children progress in their speech, motor and self-help skills. Children learn to walk, talk, play and function as independently as possible. Services are tailored to the family and childs needs and change as the child progresses from one developmental stage to the next. Parents and caregivers are taught how to help their child continue to progress between regular visits from our specialists. In 2009, the program served 1013 babies and their families. Our service area includes Addison, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Coppell, and parts of Dallas, Irving, and Lewisville. 561798 Supported Employment Services - This was one of the first programs in Texas to train adults with cognitive disabilities for meaningful jobs and match them with companies needing their skills. We help adults with intellectual disabilities brain injury and other cognitive disabilities find meaningful employment and build independence. Our services include assessment of client skills and interests, career planning, job placement, onsite training and ongoing assistance after the person is in the job. Supported employment with follow-up assitance works it is a proven method for adults with mental retardation to achieve success in the workforce. Special Care and Career Services transforms the lives of these adults, helping tax consumers become taxpayers. In 2009, the program served 134 adults with cognitive disabiities. Our service area includes Dallas, Collin and Denton counties. 188792 Child Care Champions - This program offers a unique training approach for child care providers in Dallas County through relationship-based training. Trainings and consultations are provided for licensed child care centers and child care home associations on-site at flexible times to meet the centers needs. A series of 8 Core Trainings on Infant Mental Health topics are provided followed by trainings on other requested topics as well as classroom consultations for support, problem-solving and idea sharing. Statistics for FY2010 Sept. 2009 - Aug. 2010 181 trainings provided 40 child care centers, 2013 participants, 5800 children impacted. 3480568 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 true 0 false false false false false false false false false 33 33 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X CHRIS SCHAEFER 9729916777 4350 SIGMA 100 FARMERS BRANCH TX 752444421 CATHY PACKARD 040.00 X 94554 0 0 SHARON HERRIN 001.00 X 0 0 0 ROY T ATWOOD 001.00 X 0 0 0 TEMPLE WEISS 001.00 X 0 0 0 CRAIG FRIOU 001.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN WALD 001.00 X 0 0 0 SARA AGRITELLEY 001.00 X 0 0 0 DOUGLAS R BATTS 001.00 X 0 0 0 ANGELIQUE BENSCHNEIDER 001.00 X 0 0 0 CHADWICK B COOK 001.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY LAMBERT DAVENPORT 001.00 X 0 0 0 EARLY DENISON MD 001.00 X 0 0 0 J HOLT FOSTER III 001.00 X 0 0 0 JAY FOX 001.00 X 0 0 0 GREG FREEMAN 001.00 X 0 0 0 CRAIG A HARRIS 001.00 X 0 0 0 LAURA CUSTARD HURT 001.00 X 0 0 0 KRISTEN JOHNSTON 001.00 X 0 0 0 GEORGE KELLY 001.00 X 0 0 0 PATTI KELLY 001.00 X 0 0 0 TIFFANY LAWSON 001.00 X 0 0 0 BRAD LEFFLER 001.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN ANDREW MARTIN 001.00 X 0 0 0 MARK MCGOVERN 001.00 X 0 0 0 DENNIS MCHALE 001.00 X 0 0 0 GEOFFREY W MILLER 001.00 X 0 0 0 PATRICK C O'SHEA 001.00 X 0 0 0 WL PENDERGRASS JR 001.00 X 0 0 0 ROB POLLOCK 001.00 X 0 0 0 MARC SCHEINROCK 001.00 X 0 0 0 WEBB SOWDEN 001.00 X 0 0 0 STEVEN H STODGHILL 001.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN L TOOMBS 001.00 X 0 0 0 RACHEL VARUGHESE 001.00 X 0 0 0 94554 false false false NA 166803 268327 2506266 340284 3281680 PROGRAM FEES 486274 486274 486274 3238 3238 221078 268327 221078 3771192 486274 3238 0 0 0 0 94554 80262 8772 5520 0 2421543 2055529 224659 141355 25778 20027 5426 325 539463 469729 41124 28610 0 0 0 0 0 0 270377 221084 44993 4300 18690 12059 2278 4353 111351 98633 8565 4153 9087 8386 231 470 0 81827 70444 11264 119 115324 113954 504 866 0 8195 395 7650 150 0 0 14173 14173 4834 4505 171 158 PUBLIC AWARENESS 40458 7126 33332 MEETINGS/LUNCHEONS 5809 749 3164 1896 TRAINING 33923 33503 60 360 MEMBERSHIP DUES 1929 421 658 850 ADMINISTRATIVE 0 279981 -279981 23044 3781 16061 3202 3820359 3480568 143104 196687 34709 73082 947024 551063 3500 10200 148436 194608 21333 26201 383818 328375 41961 55443 336635 1196963 1247232 112209 200675 2100 13070 114309 213745 X 780139 673979 302515 359508 1082654 1033487 1196963 1247232 X false true true X true true X 2095168 1856552 3170654 4155356 3281680 14559410 2095168 1856552 3170654 4155356 3281680 14559410 93502 14465908 10200 17296 18625 18001 3238 67360 14626770 3384541 0.98900 0.98430 X 0.00000 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false 383818 328375 55443 55443 3771192 3820359 -49167 -49167 3771192 3771192 3771192 3820359 3820359 3820359 X 2 The Organization files an annual information return. With some exceptions, the Organization is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2006. The Organization has adopted the provisions of FASB ASC 740, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. There were no unrecognized tax benefits as of August 31, 2010. X 2 The Organization recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in administrative expense. There were no such interest and penalties for the year ended August 31, 2010. SPECIAL EVENING 350104 171969 178135 178135 EXPANDING WORLDS LUNCHEON 139301 96358 42943 42943 489405 268327 221078 221078 221078 Form 990 VI 11A The 990 is reviewed by the CEO, the Chief Developmental Officer and the CFO for accuracy and completeness before approving the return. The return is discussed with the Finance committee and made available to the board at the next meeting before it is filed. Also, the return is available upon request. Form 990 VI 12c Employees and board members of LaunchAbility have an obligation to conduct business within guidelines that prohibit actual or potential conflicts of interest. This policy establishes the framework within which LaunchAbility wishes its business to operate. The purpose of these guidelines is to provide general direction so that employees and board members can seek further clarification on issues related to the subject of acceptable standards of operation. No presumption of guilt is created by the mere existance of a relationship with outside firms. However, it is imperative that employees and board members disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that could result from such relationships to an officer of the organization as soon as possible so that safeguards can be established to protect all parties. Form 990 VI 15 ab LaunchAbility utilizes a system of formal performance evaluation as a necessary management tool to aid in decisions regarding promotions, compensation, training and disciplinary action. The appraisal system is designed to focus on mutual goal setting by the supervisor and the employee and will be followed up by reviews to adjust and assess progress toward goal attainment. All full-time and part-time employees will receive written performance evaluations to review progress and discuss standards of performance and job responsibilities following the 120-day orientation period and at least annually thereafter. Performance objectives will be established in advance of any evaluation, the employee and the evaluating supervisor should have a clear mutual understanding of what the employee is expected to do on the job. Form 990 VI 15 ab Priorities or weights, if any, assigned to performance standards should be clear and mutually understood. Reviews will be discussed with the employee and signed by both parties, indicating they have communicate on the subject matter even though they may not have agreed. The employee will have the opportunity to submit written comment on the review and both documents become a part of the employees permanent personnel file. Periodic work planning and review sessions are conducted throughout the year with all employees to evaluate progress on the achievement of performance goals and assigned responsibilities. The CEO will review all writeen performance evaluations and employee responses. Employees are given the opportunity to respond to the appraisal in writing and are permitted to keep a copy of the appraisal. Form 990 VI 15 aB Plans of action and specified follow-up reviews are made for any employee whose appraisal demonstrates a need for improvement. Copies of performance appraisals, responses, or plans of action will be maintained in the employees personnel file. Form 990 VI 19 Public inspection is available during normal business hours. Form 990 III 2 See description on Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4c