Imagine

with all your mind

Believe with all your heart

Achieve

with all your might

Annual Report 2015

Message from MMI’s Leadership Imagine-with all your mind Believe-with all your heart Achieve-with all your might Everything starts with a thought, a vision, a dream. At one time, MMI was a vision that someone Imagined with all of their mind. Here we are 42 years later still Believing with all our heart in that dream and Achieving with all our might. In the past year MMI has assisted more than a 1,000 individuals in improving skills and maximizing their independence. Back in 1973 when we opened our doors with a small number of people we could not have dreamed how much we would grow. Today we are one of the largest community rehabilitation providers in Michigan. Our mission of “Enriching Lives Through Employment, Training, and Community Access” continues to echo through the halls of MMI. MMI staff are committed to this mission and celebrate each and every success. Every staff member has a passion for serving and making positive differences in the lives of those receiving services. Over the past year much of MMI’s efforts have been directed at creating a greater degree of community integration for those receiving services. MMI continues to work with over 300 community partners that have contributed to this initiative. Through our Job Placement and Community Employment programs MMI has made jobs for people with severe disabilities a reality by providing the supports necessary to be successful. Individuals who chose to work in our Manufacturing operations have experienced an increase in time engaged in work as well as an increase in their hourly wage. In addition, MMI has provided the opportunity for all to participate in their local communities through our Community Connections program. MMI has been fortunate to be in a position to provide intensive supports for individuals with severe physical and cognitive disabilities. Our Sensory program addresses the physical needs of many of the individuals we work with while our Community Connections programs encourages them to be part of the community in which they live. At MMI we Imagine and Believe in a world where people with disabilities and barriers to employment are valuable contributors, and each and every day we work hard to tear down those barriers. We Imagine and Believe that services offered should be person centered in a way that maintains a person’s dignity and humanity, and respects their individual choice. We Imagine and Believe that our services create opportunity for our persons served to more fully participate in and contribute to their community. Together we are Achieving this. We are proud of MMI and our legacy. We are honored to be a part of the team that serves Central Michigan. Thank you for that privilege. We hope that you know that we will do everything within our power to make 2016 the best year ever for you and MMI. Sincerely,

Dan Eversole, Board Chair

Alan Schilling, President

Highlights from 2015  The Central Area Michigan Works! Consortium (CAMWC) program was divided between two

regions as a result of the Governor’s Prosperity Region Initiative. MMI has retained contracts with both areas.  MMI received a grant from Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, which provided

participants in Clare the opportunity to visit the Leonardo da Vinci exhibit at the Midland Center for the Arts and create with clay at Space Studios of Midland.  Community Living Supports

(CLS) continues to experience positive growth. MMI assisted 65

people in gaining/maintaining their independence, three people moved into their own homes for the first time in their lives, and one began his own business using space in MMI’s Community Garden.  MMI has welcomed 56 new staff to the MMI team over the past year.  The MMI Michigan Works! Program met all of the program benchmarks over the past year in both

the PATH and FAE&T programs and assisted 131 participants to obtain employment.  MMI promoted Self-Advocacy by assisting people in attending local disability pride events, MARO

Day at the Capitol, Walk and Roll for mental health awareness, meetings with Legislators, and registering to vote.  MMI has substantially increased our wire harness production with new contracts from several

Michigan companies and has expanded our capabilities in this area with the addition of two rubber injection molding presses.  After years of discussion and planning, MMI has placed many individuals on multiple shifts with

PCA-Edmore doing Latex Gluing Production.  MMI began participating in the Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market, with crafts and produce grown in the

Community Garden.  MMI has developed and maintained over 300 Community Business Partners over the past year.

MMI’s Mission, Vision and Values Our Mission: Enriching Lives Through Employment, Training, and Community Access. Our Vision: Improve the quality of life for individuals receiving services and celebrate the uniqueness of each person.

Our Values:

We Believe…  All people will have the opportunity to participate and contribute to their community.  Services will be offered with a person centered emphasis, respecting choice.  Employment is a means of enabling people to reach their highest potential.  In providing businesses an opportunity to support the community through economically competitive contracts.  Business partnerships will be established utilizing ethical business practices in a quality work environment.  In treating each other with dignity and respect, valuing diversity, and committing to a safe environment.

IMAGINE, BELIEVE, ACHIEVE The intent of COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT is to support people in finding and keeping a job. In 2015, 70 individuals participated in MMI’s Job Development activities, and 202 people worked in Supported Employment, receiving assistance from MMI staff to secure and maintain their community jobs.  Working within a fluctuating economy, MMI is pleased that 23% of those in Job Development obtained employment.  Average starting wage for individuals in Job Development with independent placements was $9.04 per hour.  96% of MMI’s Supported Employment participants specified that they were working in the job of their choice, were satisfied with the number of hours they were working, and were over all happy with the services they were provided.

TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT provides paid work and vocational training opportunities to increase skills that lead to employment in the community. This year, 259 individuals participated in Transitional Employment as their primary service. Participants who were enrolled in other services could also choose to participate in paid work opportunities as an element of their annual person-centered plan.  34% of the hours spent in Transitional Employment were applied to paid work opportunities.  3,428,798 production steps were completed with 99.94% quality. MMI Shipped 1,607,816 parts with 99.9% quality.

In COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, individuals take part in community activities that foster relationship opportunities and personal skill development. This year Community Connections assisted 215 people in accessing community integrated resources and learning new skills consistent with their interests and choice. In both Clare and Mt. Pleasant locations, the number of people receiving sensory services continues to rise. Participants in this program indicated 100% satisfaction with the services they received during the past year in the Community Connections program.

IMAGINE, BELIEVE, ACHIEVE COMMUNITY LIVING SUPPORTS (CLS) continued to grow over the past year, with a 5% increase throughout MMI’s service area. Community Living Supports services provide the foundation needed by individuals to be fully engaged in their surroundings. An individual’s involvement in his or her own community is determined by personal interest. This year MMI provided over 136,335 units of service in this program.

Case Management is offered through CAREER SERVICES. Employment guidance and job search support was provided to 316 participants in 2015; 65% obtained employment at an average starting wage of $9.06 per hour. In this program, we have continued to place emphasis on meeting the federal work participation regulations which require us to have at least 50% of our participants engaged in work-related activities for a minimum of 20 to 35 hours per week depending on their family situations. During the past year, MMI has been one of the top performers in the state achieving a rate of 79% which was well above the required average. MMI’s ART PROGRAMS continue to expand. Opportunities to explore one’s creative talents are instrumental in building self-esteem and self-confidence. Through the use of adaptive technology and creative strategies, MMI has been able to provide artistic opportunities for individuals.

Art is a universal language having the ability to unite all people by providing individuals with significant cognitive and physical disabilities a safe avenue to express themselves free from physical, social, and attitudinal barriers. Participating in artistic endeavors provides an opportunity for individuals to be seen for their abilities and not judged by their disabilities.

MMI 2015 FINANCES IN REVIEW 2015 Revenue Sources (unaudited) Miscellaneous , 1%

Operations, 16%

Occupancy & Equipment, 5%

2015 Expenses (unaudited) Direct Costs, 23%

Administration, 4%

Staff Salaries, 68%

Funding, 83%

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Board Officers: Chair: Dan Eversole Vice Chair: Matt Miller Secretary: Barbara Richards Treasurer: Lynn Pohl

Board Members: Mark Duthie Sue Engler Michael Freeze Michael Love Doug Ouellette Sheryl Presler Jodi Robinette Greg Starry

MMI 2015 STAFF Sheri Alexander, Director of CE & Personnel Brian Allen, CLS Coach

Justin Fuller, CLS Coach

Amanda Armstrong, Connections Coach

Charlie Garrett, Job Coach Gary Goffnett Sr., Job Coach Float Brandy Gorney, Job Coach

Lameil Babbitt-Ingram, CLS Coach Daniel Badger, Connections Coach Paula Bailey, CLS Coach Michele Bair, Employment Specialist Rhiannon Bassett, CLS Coach

Jim Gale, Job Coach

Monica Griffith, CLS Coach Mike Harris, Job Coach Jessica Harvey, Connections Coach

Christy Baughn, Connections Coach LeUna Beck, Human Resources Specialist Brandy Bellinger, Connections Coordinator

Amanda Harvey, Office Associate James Haton, Case Management Supervisor

April Bennett, Connections Coach

Sandy Heckert, Connections Coach

Heather Bott, Connections Coordinator Irene Braley, CLS Coach

David Heckert, Job Coach Cherise Henkel, Southern Operations Supervisor-CLS Marcella Hilyard, Job Coach

Kathy Brown, Job Coach

Erin Hearld, Job Coach

Randy Burns, CLS Coach

DeeAnna Hinderline, Job Coach Dee Holmes, Job Coach Float James Horne, Job Coach

Fred Bush Jr., Finance Supervisor Rachelle Campbell, Case Manager Mary Casner, Connections Coach

Carol Houghton, Job Coach Katherine Howcroft, Connections Coach Julie Hrdlovich, Connections Coach

Maria Chambers, Connections Coach Melissa Chatelain, CLS Coach Andrea Christopher, Director of Admissions Jodie Clare, CLS Coach

Geoff Isenhath, Job Coach Priscilla Jeffers, CLS Coach Judy Jeffery, Job Coach Rick Jensen, Southern Operations Supervisor-CE

Cheryl Collins, Job Coach

Logan Johnson, CLS Coach De Johnston, Accounting Specialist Joshua Jones, Connections Coach

Paul Brown, Connections Coach Clayton Brown, Connections Coordinator

Sherry Combs, Employment Specialist Andrea Cotter, Connections Coordinator Bonnie Davis, CLS Coach Shari Diffin, Job Coach Dennis Dombkowski, CLS Coach

Leslie Jones, Office Associate Candi Kelsey, Connections Coach Gentry Kestner, CLS Coach

Erica Drake, Accounting Specialist

Gwen Kidder, Job Coach

Stephanie Dunn, Connections Coach

Brian Kihn, Connections Coach Deb King, CLS Supervisor

Jack Eaton, Senior Companion Volunteer Janice Elmore, Job Club Instructor Terrie Evans, CLS Coach Robin Faber, Connections Coordinator Sally Felver, Connections Coach June Fitzhenry, Connections Coach Nicole Fountain, CLS Coach Marlene Freeze, Human Resources Specialist

Lucas Kleiman, CLS Coach Stephanie Knight, Case Manager Cindy Kolhoff, Executive Administrative Assistant Mable Kovach, Senior Companion Volunteer Connie Kreh, Office Associate Lisa Lambert, CLS Coach Amanda Lawson, Job Coach

MMI 2015 STAFF Kristine Lazarus, CLS Coach

Shawn Sexton, Job Coach

Kathy Leiter, Connections Coach Rebecca Martin, Connections Coach

Bobbie Shanteau, Connections Coach

Fernando Martinez, Materials Coordinator Megan Massengill, Job Coach Robert Matt, Connections Coach

James Short, Employment Specialist

Laurie Matties, CC Supervisor

Karen Smith, Senior Companion Volunteer

Becki McCarthy, Job Coach Amanda Melanson, CLS Contingent Coach

Kerri Speerstra, Accounting Specialist

Liz Miller, Connections Coach

Kylie Stanley, Connections Coach

Sara Miller, Connections Coach

Deb Steere, Accounting Specialist

Lynn Miller, Office Associate Michael Mitchell, CLS Coach

Shelly Summer, Connections Coach

Marie Mogg, Job Coach Dianne Moore, Connections/CLS Coach Mercedes Moore, Job Coach

Jason Teebo, Job Coach Rashell Thornton, Connections Coach Kellie Thrush, Connections Coach

Kim Morey, Job Coach Jeremy Murphy, Director of Finance and Benefits Kathy Ohms, Connections Coach

Diane Tilmann, Case Manager Fran Timmer, Senior Companion Volunteer Eric David Towner-Poll, CLS Coach

Mike Oles, Job Coach Peggy O’Neil, Job Coach

Bryan Trapp, Human Resources Assistant Brian Trisel, Connections Coordinator Sadie Vander Schuur, CLS Coach

Toni Orwig, CLS Coach Sarah Ouellette, Connections Coach Shelia Parker, CLS Coach Steve Pearson, CLS Coach Angella Peters, CC Supervisor

Jean Shears, Connections Coordinator Stephanie Sinclair, Connections Coordinator Cortney Smerdon, Connections Coach

Sheree St. John, Connections Coach

Amber Tasior, Connections Coach

Naomi Voorhees, CLS Coach Linda Wagner, Branch Director Michelle Waite, Job Coach

Pat Peters, Operations Supervisor Angie Phinney, Connections Coach

Kim Walsh, CLS Coach Klasiena Ward, CLS Coach Trysta Warfield, CLS Coach

Deb Price, Job Coach

Melissa Watkins, Connections Coach

Kathryn Reinhart, Case Manager

Shad Welke, Assistant Director of CE Kendra Williams, CLS Coach

Birgit Roat, Job/CLS Coach Taylor Russell, CLS Coach

Dayra Williams, CLS Coach

Tonya Rood, Job Coach

John Wixson Jr., Sales Coordinator

Linda Sandefur, Job Club Instructor

Nick Wojciechowski, Job Coach Amy Jo Woodard, CLS Coach

Dawn Sattler, Connections Coach Kristie Scarffe, Job Club Instructor Sandy Schanck, Connections Coach Alan Schilling, President Wally Schneider, Operations Supervisor Jay Schrader, Job Coach Sherrie Scott, Connections-Admissions Coordinator

Sheila Yaney, CLS Coach Emily Young, Job Coach

Corporate Office-Isabella County 2426 Parkway Drive Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 989.773.6918 Fax: 989.773.1317

Clare County Office 790 Industrial Drive Clare, MI 48617 989.386.7707 Fax: 989.386.2199

Gratiot County Office 6585 N. Jerome Road Alma, MI 48801 989.463.2500

Southern Operations Office 621 New Street P.O Box 325 Stanton, MI 48888 616-225-6139 Fax: 989-831-7692

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