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A message from our CEO The warmer temperatures haven’t made it feel like it usually does during the winter months, but yet, here we are. Another calendar year has flown by and there are many things we are looking forward to in 2022. EP!C was recently accepted as a licensed Behavioral Health Clinic and we […]
A message from our CEO I wanted to start by thanking everyone who attended our Belated 70th Birthday Celebration. Over the 3 hour event, we hosted over 300 supporters, friends, individuals, staff, and community members. During the event, we unveiled an extensive history wall and if you weren’t able to be with us, I encourage […]
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO A large portion of EP!C’s revenue is based on the State’s rates used to reimburse us for the supports and services we provide. While EP!C can’t lobby, we most certainly can advocate for an appropriate reimbursement rate. We feel it’s our duty to educate our Individuals, Families, Guardians, Staff, and […]
A message from our CEO We have had an exciting few months here at EP!C. The virtual Bon Appétit was another success despite it being our second virtual event. We are already diving into plans for next year and what celebrity chef we can bring in. Our Townline headquarters is starting to buzz with activity […]
A message from our CEO Thanks to a great partnership with the Peoria Health Department and Advanced Medical Transport, almost 200 individuals in our residential programs received the COVID vaccine. There are only a few individuals that are waiting as more doses become available. Where people with disabilities in other states are being pushed down […]
A message from our CEO Well, we’ve made it through 2020! What has seemed like the longest year has come to an end. I wanted to take this opportunity to give you a glimpse into what this last year has meant for our organization and people with disabilities. COVID is not something you can run […]
A message from our CEO EP!C (formerly PARC) is very proud and thankful to our founding parents, families, advocates, and community leaders who believed that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities could have a career, live with minimal support or independently in the community, and have a full and meaningful life. Clinic not only helped […]
A message from our CEO During the summer of 1949, a speech clinic was conducted at Bradley University for children who were diagnosed with mental retardation (now referred to as Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities). Clinic not only helped the children, but it also afforded the parents an opportunity to meet and get acquainted with one […]
A message from our CEO As you may have heard, IDHS is once again extending the date that our day program services must remain closed. The original date was supposed to be September but after backlash from guardians and providers like EP!C, we have been granted a soft opening on August, 3rd. Our staff has […]
A message from our CEO This has certainly been a strange and unexpected time in our world. It has officially been over a month since Governor Pritzker and several others issued a shelter in place order. Over the last several weeks we have had to pivot and adapt to new ways of providing supports to […]
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