As we reflect on the last year, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the strides we have made to raise the bar connecting people, creating opportunities, and nurturing growth.
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EPI strives to create accessible housing equipped to support mobility limitations within homes of the people we serve.
Through our Host Home Services, EPI helps people with a variety of needs find a supportive, family-like setting where they can gain independence and form strong, lasting friendships.
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“Every DSP has a purpose, a calling to do something to make a difference in the world, but some of us go through times that redefine our lives and our abilities to go much further than we ever thought possible and come out on the other side stronger for it. I would do it all over again if needed.”
We recently asked our staff, "What does it mean to you to be a Direct Support Professional?". Read what Wilson Oburra, DSP 4, had to say.
Blake, a graduate of West High School, native Waterloo resident, recently moved from his childhood home into a home he shares with three housemates. His journey is much like many other 22 year olds – full of twists, turns, and new experiences from which to learn.
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.
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) at EPI are of the highest quality. They work hard, have passion for their work and are strong advocates for the individuals we serve.