Blogs For Tag "Inspired"

A Story About Beau's Success

Thank you for believing in people just like Beau with your generous donations to the Exceptional Persons Foundation.

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'Every DSP has a Purpose': Quarantine with Persons Served

“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.”

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The Importance of Diversity & Inclusion

We must stand against hate and intolerance and violence. We cannot be silent. We want to do more to eliminate racism and discrimination in our culture and to help assure all are safe, welcomed and accepted into community.

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EPI's Day Habilitation Program Collaborates with Cedar Valley Trails

EPI's Day Habilitation program is partnering with Waterloo Leisure Services staff and Cedar Trails Partnership to keep Cedar Valley trails maintained for the community to enjoy.

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Exceptional Persons, Inc. and One Vision Developing Partnership

Exceptional Persons, Inc. (EPI) to explore developing partnership with long-term collaborator, One Vision, head quartered in Clear Lake.

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Celebrating One Year of Employment Success

When searching for the right employee, David wasn't the only one Kate interviewed, but she has been happy with her decision to hire him since.

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We Have to Use Every Creative Idea We Have

Direct Support Professionals do the real work in organizations that provide community services. They help people acquire needed skills to live successfully, get jobs, develop social networks, and explore interests that turn into activities that lead to true participation and inclusion. DSPs are often the cultural guides that help people with IDD navigate their communities and find their places in them.

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Celebrating 60 Years

Reaching a new milestone - our 60th anniversary - causes us to pause and reflect on the experiences and people we've had the good fortune to meet along with way.

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Recommended Reading for Job Seekers

This article from The Mighty titled, What They Don't Tell you About Working with Adults with Developmental Disabilities, was shared with me recently. I recommend this reading to anyone looking for a career filled with purpose and meaning.

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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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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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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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Teach Kids About Diversity

Sharing an article we found at the National Crime Prevention Council. Not since the turn of the century has the United States experienced as much diversity as in the last two decades. While this diversity has given our country its vitality and cultural richness, it has also caused some serious problems including racism, prejudice, discrimination, and lack of respect for one another. Today we have an increasing number of crimes motivated by hatred or bias.

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