More Than You See

Year End Giving - Your Gift Makes a Difference

As 2016 draws to a close, we remember all the experiences we have had. Whether these moments have been good, bad or in-between, 2016 was another year we were able to have these experiences, build relationships, and spend time doing the things we love.

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More Than You See 2017 - Use Code EARLYBIRD to Get Your Discounted Tickets

It's hard to believe that 2016 is almost over and 2017 is just on the horizon. Next year is sure to be full of happiness, joy, and a lot of fun. More Than You See 2017 will be a night you don't want to miss full of all these things - March 31, 2017!

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Why Hire a Person With a Disability

“This is a win – win – win situation. You win as an organization, we win as an organization, and our residents win from the interaction of a caring, service attitude that our employees, your clients create which is what community is about.” - Kris Hansen, CEO of Western Home Communities

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More Than You See 2016 Bigger, Better Than Ever

2016's More Than You See dueling pianos, silent auction benefit will be better than ever! New date, new location, new dueling pianos! This is an event you won't want to miss.

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#GivingTuesday

You know about Black Friday, a day of deals, shopping, and rushing. You know about Cyber Monday, a day to finish up all the shopping you didn't get done on Black Friday from the comfort of your living room. But, do you know about #GivingTuesday? {Continue reading for more about #GivingTuesday - what it's all about and how YOU can be a part of it!}

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Thinking Outside of the Gift Giving Box

It happened every year. I'd get to the end of my holiday shopping and one or two names would continue staring back at me, refusing to submit to the will of my frenzied shopping. Someone please tell me, just what exactly do you get for that loved one who has everything? {Continue reading for ideas}

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The Emancipation Proclamation for the Disability Community

People with disabilities have had and still have to work daily to overcome discrimination and unfair treatment. As we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the ADA, we are reminded that President Bush stated at the signing of the bill, "Let the shameful walls of exclusion finally come tumbling down."

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ADA 25th Anniversary Walk 2015

As the ADA celebrates 25 years, let's remember just how far we've come while continuously working to keep breaking down barriers. Our speakers said it best...view the video here.

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You Are the Difference

In 2013, only 17.6% of persons with a disability were employed.* For persons served by EPI you helped countless persons with disabilities realize their dream to work in the community.

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Inside Blake's World

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.

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Love the Work You Do

Amy's dream was to work with children. Like many of us, Amy experienced a number of challenges on her path to fulfilling her dream. She could have given up many times – instead she persevered. Now Amy's an inspiration to many – read on for her story.

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More Than You See Raises Awareness

More Than You See was created after learning of an actual situation we fear happens all too often.

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More Than You See

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.

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EPI Artist Inspired by Music, Poems

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.

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Choose to Put People First

People with disabilities are people - people who have individual abilities, interests and needs. People with disabilities are moms, dads, sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, friends, neighbors, coworkers, students, teachers, and so much more. If you think about it, you'll see there are many more similarities than differences between people of all shapes, colors, sizes and abilities.

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