Status:
TACID is a 501(C)(3) non profit corporation. The federal Tax ID # is 91-1125538.
History:
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Executive Director
Chris
Ensor |
The Tacoma Area Coalition for Individuals with Disabilities (TACID) was formed in 1980 of four disability organizations representing the Deaf, blind, multiple sclerosis and physical disabilities. Two of these organizations are still active and involved. TACID incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non profit corporation by the end of 1980. The TACID Center was built under Referendum 37. Through this initiative the voters of Washington approved $25 million in general state obligation bonds for facilities to train, rehabilitate and care for handicapped persons. In TACID's case the Referendum agreement enabled a new, fully accessible community center to be built at a cost of $1 million on the grounds of Tacoma Community College, South 19th Street, Tacoma. This fully accessible facility opened in 1984. Over the years since then the range of support groups, disability programs and other activities has grown.
TACID Today:
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Expect a warm welcome |
2007 is TACID's 27th year and the Center is 22 years old!
Over 50 disability support groups and 3,000 individuals met at the TACID Center during 2005 and we served over 4,000 different people through the center and other programs. There are currently 13 members of staff (full and part-time), an active board and over 100 regular volunteers.
Collaborations:
TACID welcomes collaborations with other organizations to further our mission to promote the independence of people with disabilities. Examples include the annual Tools-4-Success employment and technology conference for people with disabilities held at Tacoma Community College each March, and training events on disabilities and domestic violence held twice in 2006 that involved over 10 organizations in the planning and funding.
Future of the TACID Center:
In 2005 discussions were completed between Tacoma Community College and the City of Tacoma to extend the lease on the TACID Center from 2009 until 2019. This has made a stable base for TACID's programs and support groups!
Funding:
The TACID budget for 2007 is approximately $800,000.
The following government agencies are providing financial support in 2007.
- Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB)
- City of Tacoma (general grants and Community Development Block Grant)
- Pierce County (general grant, and Regional Support Network grant)
- City of Lakewood
- City of University Place
- HUD (Housing & Urban Development) through Pierce County.
As government funds are insufficient to cover the full costs of providing the programs and running the center, TACID also received funding from the United Way of Pierce County and seeks foundation grants and donations from individuals and organizations.
Details of TACID's income and expenditure for 2006 can be found in the Audited Financial Statement which is available upon request.
For 2007 we need to raise at least $45,000 through individual and corporate donations to provide the full range of disability programs and to keep the Center open. Please help us by making a tax-free donation. TACID is a 501(C)(3) non profit corporation. The federal Tax ID 3# is 91-1125538.