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TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, THE CENTER HAS DEVELOPED PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO DEAF-BLIND PEOPLE, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE PROFESSIONALS SERVING THEM IN ALL FIFTY STATES. IN ADDITION TO THE REHAB TRAINING PROGRAM HOUSED AT THE CENTER'S HEADQUARTERS IN SANDS POINT, NY WHICH PROVIDED VOCATIONAL AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING TO 157 YOUNG ADULTS AND ADULTS, HKNC HAS TEN REGIONAL OFFICES ACROSS THE COUNTRY WHICH OFFER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, CONSULTATION AND TRAINING. COLLECTIVELY, THE REGIONAL OFFICES SERVED 1478 INDIVIDUALS, 441 FAMILIES AND 881 AGENCIES THIS YEAR. 2245139 DAY TREATMENT SERVICES - PROVIDES INTENSIVE TEACHING AND SUPPORT FOR MULTIPLE HANDICAPPED BLIND ADULTS. 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RICHARD ARKWRIGHT BOARD VICE CHAIRMAN 172043 SEE SCHEDULE O false DIANA NICHOLSON ESQ BOARD TRUSTEE 100455 SEE SCHEDULE O false FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D: 1) COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES - EXPENSES: $2,103,937. 2) RESIDENTIAL - EXPENSES: $707,200. 3) BRAILLE AND LARGE PRINT LIBRARY - EXPENSES: $674,354. 4) LOW VISION - EXPENSES: $391,911. 5) SENIOR CITIZENS CENTERS - EXPENSES: $325,611. 6) ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY - EXPENSES: $283,972. 7) PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS - EXPENSES: $226,126. 8) SUMMER CAMP - EXPENSES: $160,548. 9) SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - EXPENSES: $44,792. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B: MINUTES ARE MAINTAINED FOR THE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE, AUDIT COMMITTEE, INVESTMENT COMMITTEE, AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, BUT NOT FOR OTHER COMMITTEES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11A: THE CFO DOES A DETAILED AND CONSCIENTIOUS REVIEW OF FORM 990 AND VERIFIES ITS ACCURACY INCLUDING A COMPARISON TO THE PRIOR YEAR. A COPY OF DRAFT FORM 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND ALL QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, ETC. OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE ADDRESSED BY THE CFO. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A AND 15B: CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND CHAIRMAN OF THE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE DETERMINES COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO, TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. 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 ON ITS OWN WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST. SCHEDULE L, PART IV: RICHARD ARKWRIGHT, BOARD VICE CHAIRMAN, WAS AN EXECUTIVE AT AN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FIRM WHICH PROVIDES INVESTMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE ORGANZIATION. THESE SERVICES AMOUNTED TO $172,043. DIANA NICHOLSON, ESQ., BOARD TRUSTEE, OPERATED AS A PARTNER OF A LEGAL FIRM THAT PROVIDED LEGAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION. THOSE SERVICES AMOUNTED TO $100,455. The entire Board of Trustees is aware of the relationships that exist. Also, these individuals do recuse themselves from any vote concerning these transactions. Finally, the charges for services reflect fair market value.