by Emmaus Homes | Jun 30, 2022 | Advocacy, Benefits, Careers, Get Involved, Team Members, What We Do, Who We Are
What is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion? Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a phrase that has become important to individuals and organizations that are working to become better for all. A diverse and inclusive workplace is one that makes everyone feel involved...
by Emmaus Homes | Jun 28, 2022 | Advocacy, Client Success, Rewards & Recognition, What We Do
Written by Dr. Rachel C. Morgan In February of 2019, Missouri announced its initiative to become a “Technology First State”, as the Direct Support Personnel crisis continued to rise. Amidst the COVID pandemic, an increase in isolation of adults with disabilities...
by Emmaus Homes | May 16, 2022 | Advocacy, Careers, Get Involved, Rewards & Recognition, What We Do, Who We Are
Emmaus shared a historic announcement last week about an increase in starting salary of up to $18/hour for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). DSPs provide a wide variety of essential services to adults with developmental disabilities served by Emmaus. Funding from...
by Emmaus Homes | May 10, 2022 | Careers, Rewards & Recognition, Team Members, What We Do
Emmaus is proud to announce that Michael Guess, Direct Support Professional was selected as the 2022 DSP of the Year for Missouri. Michael was nominated for work with the clients at the organization by providing exceptional client care and advocacy. ANCOR is the...
by Emmaus Homes | Mar 18, 2022 | Advocacy, Donate, Events, Get Involved, Rewards & Recognition, What We Do
Services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are primarily funded through state and federal tax dollars. That is true at Emmaus and other local non-profit organizations that provide services to people with developmental disabilities....
by Emmaus Homes | Mar 15, 2022 | Advocacy, Donate, Events, Get Involved, What We Do
In 1987, President Ronald Reagan made a proclamation that March would be Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The original proclamation called upon all Americans to ensure that every child and adult with a developmental disability has access to the supports and...
