EPIC (Empowering People for Inclusive Communities)
Civic and Social OrganizationsMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
EPIC (Empowering People for Inclusive Communities) operates in the civic and social sector, focusing on empowering young people with disabilities to take on active community leadership roles while addressing ableism in society. Its programs include EPIC Service Warriors, a year-long leadership development and service initiative for youth aged 16 to 23, aimed at building practical leadership skills and fostering local engagement. The organization also provides training and consulting to organizations and employers to increase inclusion and reduce ableism across sectors, facilitating greater participation of people with disabilities in various workplaces and communities. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, EPIC is a small to mid-sized nonprofit that seeks to equip today’s disabled leaders and create more inclusive environments for them to operate within. A recent development involves ongoing expansion of its training and consulting offerings to address inclusion across multiple settings, reflecting its mission to prepare the world for today’s disabled leaders.