Thank you to all who fulfilled needs from the Giving Tree this year. Here is a special video created just for you. Happy New Year from all of us at EPI.
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We are proud to announce EPI has earned its Blue Zones Worksite Designation!
We're all familiar with the costs of being a family caregiver - stress, hard work, long hours, depression, social isolation, and financial pressures. But that perspective overlooks the value of services provided by family members, estimated at $306-450 billion annually.
In January the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) changed the definition of "community." Since then, they have issued a toolkit including technical guidance for the transition plans. With this in mind, let's continue talking about how this affects persons with disabilities and our organization.
Walking across the street. Driving to an appointment. Opening a door to a business. For many, achieving these activities are relatively simple — we might even take them for granted. To many of the persons served by EPI; however, these activities are full of barriers and unspoken messages.
What is a Direct Support Professional? In the words of a person served, "She is there when I need help." Another person goes on to say, "She pushes me to be the best person I can be."
We envision a world where society regularly looks past the disability they see to the person within. With that vision in mind, Exceptional Persons Foundation is ready to kick off its second annual silent auction, dueling pianos benefit.
Iowa's mental health and disability services system (MH/DS) has been something Iowa Legislators have been working on for almost two decades. Over the last two years, they have made some very important changes to the way non-Medicaid services are delivered. {source: www.infonetiowa.com}
Prior to the 1980s MS was believed to affect only physical functioning. Newer research, however has found 43% - 80% of people with MS experience cognitive symptoms. Research has also found cognitive symptoms can occur in people with minor physical symptoms and is not related to how long they have MS.
Since the young age of two years old, Susan DeLoff knew she wanted to be an artist. She created her first piece of "art" on the wall of her home with tubes of colored lipstick brought over by the Avon lady.
Iowa's mental health and disability services system (MH/DS) has been something Iowa Legislators have been working on for almost two decades.
Direct Support Staff (DSPs) are the true backbone of the organization, showing everyday their willingness to go above and beyond to support the individuals served.
EPI's CHOICE Program provides meaningful day activities for individuals with disabilities.
On May 6, the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) recognized Mitch Tyler of Exceptional Persons, Inc. in Waterloo as the 2014 Direct Support Professional of the Year for Iowa.
Exceptional Persons, Inc.'s (EPI's) Darcy Badura has joined EPI's 5 Star Club as she was awarded March's Direct Support Professional (DSP) of the month.