Receiving the APSE Iowa Employer Award is a fitting tribute to Melanie Zimmerman's exceptional dedication to disability inclusion in employment.
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Home can feel different for everyone, but for many, it's a place of comfort, safety, and belonging. It's where someone is allowed to be their true selves without judgment and where familiar routines bring a sense of stability and peace.
It's the first time someone places a set of keys in your hand, the first box you unpack in effort to make your place feel like a home. For many, this feeling happens soon after graduating school. For Chad, it came 34 years later.
Perched at a table with her Village Inn uniform on, Becky showed off her 1-year pin with pride. "I celebrated one whole year here and I love it."
Preston has taken part in many of EPI's various programs and services over the past 15 years, and now, he spends his time volunteering at many different local nonprofit organizations, as well as attending various community activities and events.
We value your feedback, that's why We've made it easy for you to share with us. Watch your emails for a quick survey that is easy to fill out and gives you the opportunity to provide us detailed responses.
We'd like to share highlighted key information to help you understand your rights and the support available for voting so you're ready to hit the polls this November 5.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time dedicated to celebrating the contributions of workers with disabilities have to offer and raising awareness about the value of inclusive workplaces.
Talking to your children openly and honestly is the first step to living a more inclusive community - one that celebrates and embraces diversity.
DSPs are often the unsung heroes in the healthcare system. They provide personalized care, helping individuals with disabilities achieve their goals, participate in their communities, and live as independently as possible.
Millions more workers will soon qualify for overtime pay and advocates are warning that the changes are likely to further erode the availability of developmental disability services.
This summer has witnessed a notable increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the United States with most state reaching "high" or "very high" levels.
Our friends at American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) have released a new Advocacy Toolkit to help step up your summer advocacy efforts!
By supporting this crucial service, you're advocating for an inclusive workforce where everyone has the opportunity to live, work and grow in their community.
Learn about CCR&R's connection with EPI and their fresh new look!