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SPECIAL NEEDS SOLUTIONS

Tucson, AZ · EIN 824566103 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE P40 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · snstucson.org
revenue
$134K
expenses
$133K
net assets
$117K
employees
mission · from form 990

Fabricate assistive equipment for individuals with disabilities

profile · synthesized from sources

Special Needs Solutions designs and builds custom adaptive equipment for individuals with neuro-muscular and cognitive disorders such as cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome. Based in Tucson, Arizona, the organization creates affordable positioning, sensory, and habilitation devices in collaboration with therapists and families. All equipment is custom-built by volunteers and provided at cost or free for those in need.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Environmental Adaptations
Modifications to toys, furniture, and household items to make them accessible and safe for individuals with limited mobility or dexterity
Habilitation Equipment
Devices such as fastener boards, shape sorters, stairs, and balance beams designed to develop fine and gross motor skills, coordination, and independence
Positioning Equipment
Custom-designed chairs, standers, and support devices that help individuals maintain proper posture and engage with their environment; built in consultation with therapists and families
Sensory Equipment
Weighted blankets, vests, lap pads, and swings that provide deep pressure or motion to calm or stimulate the nervous system and improve sensory processing
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Adaptive Equipment Provision for Special Needs 11 activities
    • Affordable Adaptive Equipment Program
      Provides adaptive equipment at low cost or free of charge to families who cannot afford it, serving individuals with conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome.
    • Design and Production of Custom Adaptive Equipment
      Designs and builds custom adaptive equipment, including positioning equipment, in consultation with therapists and families, for individuals with unique needs and various neuro-muscular and cognitive disorders. This includes creating specialized devices like wheelchair attachments for self-repositioning.
    • Design and Production of Custom Adaptive Equipment
      Designs and builds custom adaptive equipment, including positioning equipment, in consultation with therapists and families, for individuals with unique needs and various neuro-muscular and cognitive disorders. This includes creating specialized devices like wheelchair attachments for self-repositioning.
    • Design and production of custom adaptive equipment
      Designs and builds custom adaptive equipment in consultation with therapists and families, including devices such as a wheelchair-mounted repositioning tool to prevent nerve damage and other individually tailored solutions for people with unique physical and developmental needs.
    • Manufacture of adaptive seating and positioning equipment
      Produces a range of adaptive seating and positioning devices including floor chairs, high chairs, tilt-back high chairs, bolster chairs, corner chairs, and supine standers, many with added features like laterals, pommels, and trays to support stability, posture, and functional use.
    • Production of adaptive swings
      Manufactures six different types of swings specifically designed for individuals with special needs, supporting sensory integration and motor development.
    • Provision of Habilitation and Positioning Equipment
      Provides a range of habilitation and positioning equipment to develop fine motor skills, improve balance, coordination, and core strength. This includes various types of chairs (floor, high, tilt-back, bolster, corner, with laterals and pommels), standers (supine, lower body support), and swings for individuals with special needs.
    • Provision of Habilitation and Positioning Equipment
      Provides a range of habilitation and positioning equipment, including various types of chairs (floor chairs, high chairs, tilt-back high chairs, bolster chairs, corner chairs), standers (supine standers), and swings, to develop fine motor skills, improve balance, coordination, core strength, and provide stable seating and support for individuals with special needs.
    • Provision of Habilitation and Positioning Equipment
      Provides a range of habilitation and positioning equipment to develop fine motor skills, improve balance, coordination, and core strength. This includes various types of chairs (floor, high, tilt-back, bolster, corner, with laterals and pommels), standers (supine, lower body support), and swings for individuals with special needs.
    • Provision of comprehensive adaptive equipment for neurodevelopmental conditions
      Supplies adaptive equipment including chairs, weighted blankets, vests, swings, and custom positioning devices to individuals with cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, and other neuro-muscular or cognitive disorders, with a focus on accessibility and affordability.
    • Provision of habilitation and motor skills equipment
      Provides adaptive equipment such as tables for floor chairs and other tools that support the development of fine motor skills, balance, coordination, and core strength in individuals with neuro-muscular and cognitive disorders.
  • Distribution of Comfort and Sensory Blankets 3 activities
    • Provision of Weighted Sensory Equipment
      Provides weighted sensory equipment such as weighted vests, weighted blankets, compression vests, and lap pads. Weighted vests are provided based on individual measurements, and blankets are filled with super-dense poly pellets.
    • Provision of Weighted Sensory Equipment
      Provides weighted sensory equipment such as weighted vests, weighted blankets, compression vests, and lap pads. Weighted vests are provided based on individual measurements, and blankets are filled with super-dense poly pellets.
    • Provision of weighted sensory equipment
      Provides weighted blankets filled with super-dense poly pellets that are washer and dryer safe, as well as weighted vests and lap pads, designed to support individuals with sensory processing needs. These items are provided at low cost or free of charge to families who cannot afford them.
  • Financial Assistance for Medical Devices 2 activities
    • Affordable Adaptive Equipment Program
      Offers adaptive equipment at low cost or free of charge to families who cannot afford it, ensuring access to necessary resources for individuals with special needs.
    • Affordable Adaptive Equipment Program
      Offers adaptive equipment at low cost or free of charge to families who cannot afford it, ensuring access to necessary resources for individuals with special needs.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Volunteer engagement in operations
      Has engaged volunteers in its operations for nearly three decades, integrating community support into the delivery and production of adaptive equipment.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$134K
Contributions & grants$111K83%
Program service revenue$23K17%
Investment income$110%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$133K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$49K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$117K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$117K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +6.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
David Gordon Executive Director 40 $46K
board members · 4
  • Deborah Gordon — Board Member, Treasurer
  • Dominique Gonzalez — Board Member
  • Elaine Richardson — Board Member
  • Paul Gordon — Board Member, Secretary
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • DDD Support Coordinator Partner — Collaborates with Special Needs Solutions to support individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Not specified Partner — Partnership details not specified in source text
  • Tucson Government — Location of the organization's shop where equipment is available for pickup.
  • therapist Partner — Collaborates with therapists in the design and customization of sensory equipment