A message from our CEO Eighty-two percent of EP!C revenue comes from state funding for services provided to the people we support. I must spend a significant amount of time communicating what that means to not only our staff, but to guardians, families, and the public at large. Nationally, Illinois ranks 49th in all the […]
A message from our CEO If you feel like all this year we’ve only talked about legislative issues especially regarding the proposed rate methodology, you’d be correct. It’s unfortunate that all my updates have had to revolve around this topic. As of today the Illinois Department of Human Services is planning to implement a new […]
A message from our CEO Back in July we made you aware of some concerns facing agencies like ours regarding the new proposed calculations that determine reimbursement rates for supports. The new rate calculations were on hold until October and are now targeted to go into effect the first of 2024. I and other […]
A message from our CEO We see a bit of national attention in September thanks to DSP Week. This is a week of recognition celebrating and honoring the remarkable work of Direct Support Professionals who contribute tirelessly to enrich the lives of people with disabilities. DSPs make up 50% of EP!C’s workforce. For several years, […]
A message from our CEO During the State’s FY2024 budget process we had several opportunities for advocacy that could help lead to positive changes for agencies just like ours. When it comes to rate reimbursement for services provided the original proposed amount was $1.50. Organizations across the state rallied together to demand a $4.00 increase […]
A message from our CEO On March 16th, we hosted our 12th annual EP!C Bon Appétit and this year was another wildly successful culinary experience. Thanks to our sponsors and event partners, we were able to gather with 500 guests as we turned the Par-A-Dice into the coolest club in town. Our honored guest was […]
A message from our CEO We recently made our annual appeal ask for year-end donations. We can’t thank everyone enough who have come together to support and strengthen our mission. This year we had a generous donation match from a family member. Ed Manley in recognition, love, and support of his brother Tom, who has […]
A message from our CEO In June of this year we announced that for the third time EP!C achieved Person-Centered Excellence Accreditation from CQL, The Council on Quality and Leadership. Person-Centered Excellence Accreditation is a four-year accreditation term for human service providers that transform person-centered philosophies into everyday practices and utilize data to assess the […]
A message from our CEO Those who were following along with us through our 70th Anniversary celebration were able to travel back in time and hear aspects of our amazing history. We posted throwback stories on our social media and unveiled a massive history wall during our party with the Peoria Chamber. During this time […]
A message from our CEO On June 16, 2021 Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown introduced historic legislation to update the long neglected Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, and the time to make your voice heard is now! Imagine being told you could only have $2,000 across your entire asset portfolio. For over 30 years, there has […]
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