HABILITATION INFORMATION VOCATION & EDUCATION INC
creating possibilities
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
HIVE classes
We offer classes in
-Independent living skills
-Arts education (i.e. photography, acting, polymer clay, painting)
-Music exploration
-Nutrition/food preparation
-Fitness education and activities
-Personal hygiene
-Budgeting and money management
-Computer skills
-Social skills
-Intro to sports
-Sensory diet
-Adapted book club
-Self advocacy
Family Support & Resource Connections
The HIVE provides resource connections to families or individuals who are looking for services. The HIVE is connected to a network of provider agencies, professionals, and community supports so that we can assist in linking the individual to the resources that are the right fit for her/him to create the system of supports she/he needs.
Open Classroom
Members may come in with their Direct Support Person to use our classroom to work on their individual Community Living goals as needed between other community activities
Where we work
External reviews

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Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our goal for each member is to offer the opportunities, guidance, information, and support to uncover their potential for maximum independence.
Our goal for our community is to create more opportunity for employment, volunteer work, and inclusion for people of all abilities.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Connect with nonprofit leaders
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HABILITATION INFORMATION VOCATION & EDUCATION INC
Board of directorsas of 11/08/2022
Dr. Shannon Sales
WKU Clinical Education Complex FRP
Term: 2019 - 2020
Michelle Antle
KY Autism Training Center
Term: 2016 -
Holly Talbert
HCA Healthcare
Michelle Antle
KY Autism Training Center
Carol Greer
Top Crops Garden
Ginna Greer
Top Crops Garden
Clark Hayden
Lockshield Partners
Amy Hardin
Med Center Foundation
Janice Richardson
Retired CEO Mental Health Hospital
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Sexual orientation
Disability
Equity strategies
Last updated: 02/19/2021GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.