About EPI

Our Mission

EPI makes a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities, families, and children as they live and work in the community.

Our Values

Stewardship:	We are accountable to our customers and stakeholders. We manage resources efficiently and effectively. We plan today to prepare for tomorrow. We maintain financial strength.
Teamwork:	We recognize and respond to the needs of others. We are committed to working together toward common goals. We are responsible to each other. We build on each other's strengths.
*Integrity:*	We work with a passion to do the right thing. We care about what we do. We are committed to high ethical standards. We keep our word.
*Quality:*	We are dedicated to total customer satisfaction. We evaluate our efforts and strive to do better. We make a positive difference in people's lives. We promote individual and organizational growth.

Our Beginnings

The beginning was fairly simple...
Families were seeking better opportunities for their children with disabilities.

In the 1950's there were very few services for people with disabilities, only activities that families could provide or individual organizations working with people who had a specific type of "handicap." Several local leaders were determined to have activity centers within the community for people with "handicaps." There was no one entity to coordinate this community effort. EPI was created to facilitate and coordinate the development of local activity centers, and as it turns out, a variety of other services, programs, organizations and agencies. Before services could be developed, agreements were put into place to clarify how services would be funded. With EPI coordinating the effort, soon there were seven activity centers in the community.

"In 1957 Exceptional Persons, Inc. was created by a few visionary people with a 'can do' attitude and a determination to make the community a better place for everyone." -William E. Brown, Executive Director, 1957-1983

The commitment, values, and ideas of many community leaders decades ago melded an organization that continues to be a moving force in the twenty-first century. The community effort was characterized by committed people with a sense of partnership and foundational values that have stood the test of time.

Celebrating 50 Years of

Exemplary Services

1957-2007

EPI's history has always involved working in partnership and collaborating with other agencies. EPI was formed to provide program planning, to coordinate services and to advocate for individuals with disabilities. Today, as in the past, the organization is a strong and willing partner with a clear mission and values that guide decisions.

There were so many people who have been instrumental in helping that organization achieve success. The organization recognizes their contribution and is forever in their debt. Because of them, Exceptional Persons, Inc. can truly celebrate 50 years of exemplary services!

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