CEO Message I continue to meet with legislators to drive home the importance of their support in continuing to invest in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The state of Illinois barely reaches the basic standards, ranking 47th in the nation. 75 years ago this next year, it was parents and families who led that […]
CEO Message We are very excited to start another EP!C year. Now is the time we plan and work toward another year of growth, successes, and challenges. Over the past year, thanks in part to a grant, we have been working on understanding and strengthening our company culture. There are many aspects that make up […]
A message from our CEO We are so thankful for the support we’ve received over the past year. Whether that be your time, talents, treasure, or activism, all of it helps us to be a premier provider of services in the state of Illinois. EP!C has a long history of pushing for changes that impact […]
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 […]
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