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.
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This summer has witnessed a notable increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the United States with most state reaching "high" or "very high" levels.
Learn about CCR&R's connection with EPI and their fresh new look!
Addressing Local Childcare Needs Through Community Collaboration and Employer Partnerships, originally published by the Chicago Fed
Since our transition to My Life, My Way we have witnessed persons served access the community in more ways than ever before. We have found person served find the most pride and value when they are giving back to their community.
Recently, I came across a presentation that really resonated with me. The presentation included research on the science of hope. The premise included the notion that adversity robs us of our capacity for hope. And, as it turns out, thousands of published studies have identified hope as the single best predictor of wellbeing across ones' lifespan.
It's the topic no one wants to talk about yet recent studies show one out of five Americans have had a bed bug infestation in their home or knows someone who has encountered bed bugs.
We challenge everyone to think outside of the box related to rights restrictions and ensure we are advocating for long-term growth and independence.
EPI is partnering with iLink Technologies to create even more opportunities for greater independence.
After years of saving and planning, our staff wished a group of five friends, whom also happen to be person served, a safe trip. All five of these individuals headed to Orlando, Florida for a week to experience Disney World for the first time, together.
We must work together to ensure environments and facilities are available and accessible to people with disabilities.
As we wrap up our very first quarter of our My Life, My Way supported community living service enhancement we celebrate how individuals have been living their lives - just like you and I do. Individuals are participating in the community in new ways and at a pace we have never seen before.
As our survey results come in, we work to share results throughout the organization, engage in honest conversations, and then we put together action plans.
The staff and kiddos at EPI's Hawkeye Child Development Center - ALC took part in the "Week of the Young" celebration.