E Advocates #28 – A Biblical Call to Advocate for Our Friends
2024-12-13
Explore how biblical teachings inspire advocacy through love, justice, and standing with the marginalized.
Explore how biblical teachings inspire advocacy through love, justice, and standing with the marginalized.
Thank you, Emmaus advocates! Reflecting on 2024 milestones, we’re grateful for your support in creating lasting advocacy impact.
Missouri election results bring changes for Emmaus legislators. Discover updates in Senate and House districts and how they affect our mission.
Discover how Missouri’s primary election results impact Emmaus and what these outcomes mean for our community’s future.
Learn about your rights to accessible voting, from absentee ballots to in-person accommodations, and make sure every vote counts.
Advocate for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) by submitting comments to the OMB’s SOC revisions. Support Emmaus Homes and improve policies by August 12, 2024
The ability to communicate is a fundamental human right, yet nonspeaking individuals with disabilities often face significant barriers. These barriers stem from societal assumptions and lack of access to communication technology. At Emmaus, we aim to empower all individuals, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), to advocate for themselves.
Technology has always lent a helping hand for people with disabilities. Without it, Pat and many of our other clients could not grow to become more independent or connect with their loved ones. The technology that Pat uses on a daily basis has given him the chance to do routine tasks on his own. Since Pat uses a wheelchair, being able to do things for himself through limited movement or with the control of his voice is essential for his personal growth.
Technology has always lent a helping hand for people with disabilities. Without it, Pat and many of our other clients could not grow to become more independent or connect with their loved ones. The technology that Pat uses on a daily basis has given him the chance to do routine tasks on his own. Since Pat uses a wheelchair, being able to do things for himself through limited movement or with the control of his voice is essential for his personal growth.
Technology has always lent a helping hand for people with disabilities. Without it, Pat and many of our other clients could not grow to become more independent or connect with their loved ones. The technology that Pat uses on a daily basis has given him the chance to do routine tasks on his own. Since Pat uses a wheelchair, being able to do things for himself through limited movement or with the control of his voice is essential for his personal growth.
On March 1st, hundreds of Missourians with disabilities and their friends, families, and staff from every corner of the state traveled to the State Capitol
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
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
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
Emmaus Direct Support Lead, Natasha, has recently given the phrase “Work That Matters” a whole new meaning at Emmaus. Natasha is always excited to teach valuable lessons to Brad and all of his housemates she supports. Her passion led to a fantastic idea that would teach Brad and his housemates how to love, share, and give to those who are less fortunate through an unforgettable experience.
People of faith often refer to their work as a “calling from God,” reflecting God’s invitation and initiative to include them in God’s redemptive work in the world. Joyce Golian is one of those who understands her daily work as being a divine calling. Joyce has been an Emmaus Direct Support Professional for just over a year, and her “road” to Emmaus involved faith, trust, and assurance in God.
Technology has always lent a helping hand for people with disabilities. Without it, Pat and many of our other clients could not grow to become more independent or connect with their loved ones. The technology that Pat uses on a daily basis has given him the chance to do routine tasks on his own. Since Pat uses a wheelchair, being able to do things for himself through limited movement or with the control of his voice is essential for his personal growth.
We Need Your Help! Sadly, the DSP crisis has had an even more devastating impact on the people we are entrusted to serve. For people with disabilities, this crisis can mean that the staff they have come to love, and trust are often forced to leave Emmaus, and seek employment elsewhere.
Throughout our history at Emmaus, we have remained true to our values. At the heart of our mission, we believe every person has gifts to
Each year on January 31st, Emmaus team members visits Capitol Hill to participate in a very special event known as MARF (Missouri Association of Rehabilitation
Join us in helping people with developmental disabilities live like you and me.