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A message from our CEO This September, I find myself reflecting on how EIG has been able to expand our services and continue providing exceptional care to the individuals we support. At the heart of it all is the work happening every day in our homes and out in the community. Our DSPs are at the center of what we do, and none of our growth would be possible without you. DSP Recognition Week is September 13–19, and one of our priorities this year was making sure we took the

A Message from Our CEO A Message from Our CEO The work we do at EIG isn't always easy, but it is always meaningful. Every day, our team supports individuals with unique strengths, goals, and challenges. This work takes patience, compassion, resilience, and a genuine commitment to helping others live meaningful lives. I want to thank our Direct Support Professionals, Program Coordinators, and every member of our team for the exceptional care and support you provide. It is beca

Community Participation Support (CPS) is one of EIG's many growing services, but it's also one of the most misunderstood. When many people hear "CPS," they think of community outings or volunteering. According to Lynn Yocum, Director of Community Participation Support at EIG, that's only part of the story. "Community Participation Support is about helping people become active members of their communities," Lynn explains. "Volunteering is one way we do that, but our goal is to

Behavioral support can look very different depending on the provider. At EIG Services, we approach behavior supports with a goal of understanding the behavior, not just controlling it. A lot of the time, when behavior escalates, the focus immediately shifts to stopping it. What needs to change, what needs to be corrected, what needs to be prevented next time. But that approach skips over the most important part, which is why it is happening in the first place. Effective behav