OMB No. 1545-0047
2020Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR THE
BLIND INC
Employer identification number
06-0669111
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Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
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Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
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Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy on its primary publicly accessible Internet homepage at
all times during its taxable year in a manner reasonably expected to be noticed by visitors to the homepage, or through
newspaper or broadcast media during the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no
solicitation program, in a way that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please
describe. If "No," please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
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Does the organization maintain the following?
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Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
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Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
basis?
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Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing
with student admissions, programs, and scholarships?
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Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions?
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Yes
If you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
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Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to:
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Students' rights or privileges?
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No
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Admissions policies?
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Employment of faculty or administrative staff?
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Scholarships or other financial assistance?
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Educational policies?
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Use of facilities?
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Athletic programs?
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Other extracurricular activities?
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5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
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Yes
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Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
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No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
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Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
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Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2020)
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Explanation |
SCHEDULE E, LINE 3 |
NO STUDENT WILL BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, DISABILITY OR ABERRANT BEHAVIOR EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN ADMISSIONS POLICY. THE INDIVIDUAL WORTH AND DIGNITY OF EACH STUDENT WILL BE RESPECTED AND ENHANCED THROUGH PROGRAMMING AND ATTITUDE AND (SEE PART II) BEHAVIOR OF STAFF. THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF EACH STUDENT WILL BE ADDRESSED IN A MANNER THAT IS HELPFUL, ENCOURAGES THE STUDENT'S ACTIVE PARTICIPATION AND MAINTAINS HIS/HER SENSE OF SELF WORTH. THE STUDENTS RIGHTS POLICY CAN BE FOUND IN THE OAK HILL SCHOOL POLICY BOOK AVAILABLE TO EVERY STUDENT. |
SCHEDULE E, LINE 6 |
THE CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND, INC., D/B/A OAK HILL, HAS THREE STATE OF CT AGENCIES THAT REPRESENT APPROX. 75% OF OPERATING INCOME. OAK HILL IS CONTRACTED BY THE DEPT. OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL CARE SERVICES TO COMMUNITY LIVING ARRANGEMENTS, DAY PROGRAMS, ASSISTED LIVING, IN HOUSE SUPPORT, AUTISM AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE TO CCH FACILITIES. IN ADDITION, OAK HILL RUNS INTERMEDIATE TERM CARE FACILITIES & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS FOR THE DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR DEPT. OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES. OAK HILL SCHOOL IS A PRIVATE, SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL LICENSED BY THE CONNECTICUT STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SERVING STUDENTS FROM 3 TO 21 YEARS OF AGE WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE DISABILITIES INCLUDING AUTISM, EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES, BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES, MEDICALLY FRAGILE AND STUDENTS WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES. OAK HILL SCHOOL PROVIDES A HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED, STRUCTURED, INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON DEVELOPMENT IN ACADEMIC, INDEPENDENT LIVING, SOCIAL, VOCATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY SKILLS THROUGH MOTIVATING AND MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH THE STUDENTS' PARENTS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS. OAK HILL SCHOOL OFFERS A 250 SCHOOL DAY YEAR. THE SCHOOL'S ELEVEN CLASSROOMS ARE LOCATED IN EITHER COMMUNITY SETTINGS OR PUBLIC SCHOOL SETTINGS AND PROVIDE STUDENTS A UNIQUE INTEGRATION EXPERIENCE. THIS MODEL PROMOTES THE INCLUSION OF OAK HILL STUDENTS IN THE LIFE OF THEIR SCHOOL AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT CONNECTICUT ARE HETEROGENEOUS, PROVIDING OUR STUDENTS WITH EXPOSURE TO A DIVERSE POPULATION OF STUDENTS WHERE THEY CAN LEARN FROM EACH OTHER. THEY ARE DIVIDED INTO PRIMARY CLASSROOMS, SECONDARY CLASSROOMS AND TRANSITION SCHOOL TO WORK CLASSROOMS. |
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