Inclusion shows up everywhere—workplaces, neighborhoods, conversations. What does it mean to you? Share below. 💬 #InclusionForAll #CommunityVoices

eitas’s Community Outreach team recently visited @cityunionmission to learn more about their work and explore opportunities for collaboration across Jackson County

January sets a hopeful tone for the year. We’re excited for what’s ahead and grateful for everyone helping build a more inclusive Jackson County. Follow along as we move forward together. #InclusionJourney #IDDCommunity

Winter safety for people with I/DD = planning ahead while protecting routine + comfort ❄️💛 ⏰ Extra time for rides/appointments 📞 Emergency info in phone + printed card (contacts, meds/allergies) 🧣 Warm layers + charger + communication tools

Transitions can change a lot at once—especially for people with I/DD. 🎓 School → adulthood 🏠 Moving 💼 Job changes Planning early helps protect routines and avoid gaps in support.

What does a good life look like to you? Join the Good Life Group on Feb. 11, 2026 (4–5 p.m.) for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in Jackson County. In person at eitas Training Center or via Zoom. Register: bit.ly/4oPM0Yw [email protected]

Let’s clear up a few myths about support coordination! You don’t need to have it all figured out to reach out. bit.ly/4a5UvdX

You’re not supposed to know all the acronyms and confusion doesn’t mean you’re behind. 🧠 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 🔤 I/DD = shortened version you’ll see everywhere 🗂️ Support Coordination = help navigating services + next steps bit.ly/4a5UvdX

Speaker announcement: Safe, Seen, Supported: Trauma-Informed Approaches in I/DD Care Join us April 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM CT at John Knox Village Pavilion. Keynote: Dr. Karyn Harvey, with Deirdre Mercer, James McGinnis, and Dominick McKinney. Tickets on sale 2/11/26.

“We listen first” means support starts with the person, not the plan. 👂 Asking about preferences 🎯 Honoring goals 🔄 Adjusting supports as life changes Choice and respect aren’t abstract values, they’re daily practices.

Tickets are on sale now! Join us for Safe, Seen, Supported: Trauma-Informed Approaches in I/DD Care on April 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM (Central Time) at The Pavilion at John Knox Village.

People with I/DD deserve love, choice, and voice because love has never been the barrier. Today we’re celebrating the sweet stuff that actually matters for people with I/DD: being heard, having real choices & having supports that show up consistently. Happy Valentine’s Day! 💌

This is a big step for representation 💙 Barbie has introduced its first doll designed with autistic experiences in mind featuring sensory-friendly clothing, AAC, noise-canceling headphones, a fidget, and articulating arms for stimming. bit.ly/464w1ib

Missouri’s proposed cuts to I/DD services threaten independence, safety, and community inclusion. Take action today: Call Governor Mike Kehoe: (573) 751-3222 Find your legislator: senate.mo.gov/LegisLookup/De… #ProtectIDDServices #MissouriAdvocacy

Shoutout to the schools, providers, and nonprofits who partner with us through: 💬 clear communication 🎯 shared goals ✅ consistent follow-through If your organization values collaboration and person-centered support, let’s connect. bit.ly/4eVszK9

Celebrating some meaningful milestones today! 🎉💛 We’re grateful for the incredible team members who continue to show up with care, commitment, and heart.

Camp Scholarship applications are now open 🏕️ 📅 Deadline: April 30, 2026 Head to our website to access the application. Camp access matters—apply before the deadline. eitas.org/community-outr…

During Black History Month, we honor Lois Curtis — an artist, activist and civil rights leader whose courage changed history. At eitas, that right is at the heart of our work every day. Community living is a civil right —

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is here. What does belonging look like to you? Reply and join the conversation. #DDAM #Inclusion #Belonging bit.ly/41MPS2r