Before COVID-19, Katie led a busy life and was constantly on the go. Katie enjoyed participating in programs, aquatics, concerts, and more. Katie is nonspeaking and relies on Direct Support Professionals like Ashley to express what she has to say. Since the pandemic, Katie and Ashley worked closer together than ever before to overcome the challenges presented to someone who cannot vocalize what they want to say.
We are excited to announce that your donations on Giving Tuesday December 1st will have TWICE the impact! Learn more about what this means and prepare for Giving Tuesday…
As a Quality Education Specialist and sometimes Direct Support Professional, Michael is finding the mission of Emmaus to be as crucial as ever in the wake of COVID. After 19 years, see how he continues to show up for our clients and direct support team members…
After 34 years with Emmaus, Cindy found her work-life completely changing. Usually, Cindy’s main role is to help train over 500 Direct Support Professionals a year but COVID has caused her to take a step back in time and return to her Direct Support Professional role.
COVID-19 continues to change our society and challenge our Direct Support workforce. Even people who have not become sick with COVID-19 are managing stress, uncertainty, and isolation during this difficult time. Natasha has been with Emmaus for two years and is a Direct Support Lead who currently supports Brad, Shane, Sean, and Jose in St. Charles.
The COVID-19 crisis has impacted Emmaus and the disability community in ways that are both universal and unique. Marissa is a Direct Support Lead and has been working with the women and men of Emmaus for 7 years. Marissa and her team are currently supporting Martha, Darla, and Roxy…
What is #GivingTuesday? “GivingTuesday started as a day for anyone, anywhere to give, and it’s grown into the biggest giving movement in the world.” (GivingTuesday
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