Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC)

Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC) EPIC Provides leadership development & service learning programming to young people with disabilities in Boston &Worcester.

Additionally, EPIC provides Training & Consulting in order to educate others on ableism, inclusion, and accessibility.

This summer has been so busy in the best ways, and we realized we have been so immersed in these EPIC moments that we ha...
08/12/2026

This summer has been so busy in the best ways, and we realized we have been so immersed in these EPIC moments that we have really fallen behind on sharing all the greatness on our social media! We are sorry!

Over the next few posts, we are going to catch you up on everything that has been happening. In the meantime, enjoy this photo dump of our EPIC summer so far!



(ID: 1. Three Warriors picking up trash in a park. 2. A Warrior standing at a podium giving a speech. 3. A close-up of the Youth Leadership Forum T-shirt. 4. An image of youth leaders participating in a team-building activity. 5. A Warrior giving a speech at a podium. 6. Five Warriors smiling at the camera as they stand next to their Disability Pride project. 7. A Warrior sitting in a golf cart. 8. Hundreds of job readiness kits lined up outside. 9. Warriors in a group picture with a Boston City Councilor. 10. A Warrior on the farm cleaning a planter with a hose. 11. Warriors standing on stairs in front of a mural.)

Join us next week for EPIC Youth Night!EPIC Youth NightGet ready for a night of learning, food, and connection as we kic...
08/11/2026

Join us next week for EPIC Youth Night!

EPIC Youth Night
Get ready for a night of learning, food, and connection as we kick off “Back to School,” exploring work, school, and life balance.

When is it?
Friday, August 21st, 5:30-7:30pm

Who is it for?
Any young person with a disability, ages 14-26

Where is it happening?
We’re hosting events in Boston and Worcester. Pick the one that works best for you!

📍Boston Event: Boston Nonprofit Center, 89 South Street, Boston, MA 02111
📍Worcester Event: Pakachoag Center, 203 Pakachoag Street, Auburn, MA 01502

👉To learn more and RSVP, epicleaders.org/youthgroups or visit the link in our bio. RSVP is required to receive dinner.



(ID: All of the exact text from above is on a yellow and white striped background. Around the edges of the image are icons associated with school: a pencil, a backpack, a notebook, an apple, an alarm clock.)

Earlier this month, the Worcester Service Warriors had a great day of learning and action at their Resume Building and P...
07/22/2026

Earlier this month, the Worcester Service Warriors had a great day of learning and action at their Resume Building and Public Speaking Leadership Development Day. Warriors spent the morning learning about resumes and then got to work creating or updating their resumes. By the end of the day, every Warrior had a full and complete resume.

In the afternoon, Warriors learned about public speaking and the role it can play in their leadership. Whether in leading a small team of volunteers or giving a speech to a packed house, public speaking plays a role in our leadership at EPIC. After learning the skills, they put them into action by creating and executing a speech. It was an EPIC day had by all!



(ID: 1. A close-up of a Warrior working on a computer, typing her resume. 2. A Warrior and staff working together to type a resume. 3. A Warrior updating her resume on the computer. 4. A Warrior and staff working together to create his resume. 4. A Warrior standing at a podium giving a speech. 5. A Warrior in a yellow hat standing at the podium giving a speech.)

Yesterday, the Worcester Service Warriors and EPIC staff had an awesome day celebrating Disability Pride Month and ADA D...
07/16/2026

Yesterday, the Worcester Service Warriors and EPIC staff had an awesome day celebrating Disability Pride Month and ADA Day on the Worcester Common with Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers' Market, City of Worcester, downtownworcester, and Disability Orgs from around Central MA.

In addition to hosting an info table about EPIC, the Service Warriors also completed a project exploring what Disability Pride means to the Worcester Disability Community. Warriors went around the event talking with attendees and organizations, asking everyone to write down what Disability Pride means to them. Then each response was hung on a large standing banner painted in the colors of the disability pride flag. It was a great day of connecting with others and sharing our pride for this EPIC community!



(ID: 1. Five Warriors standing around the completed Disability Pride project smiling at the camera. 2. Two Warriors standing next to the Disability Pride project, before it was filled with notes from attendees. 3. Three Warriors at the EPIC info table. 4. A Warrior adding notes to the Disability Pride project. 5. Warriors and staff talking to attendees about Disability Pride. 6-11. close up images of the notes people put on the Disability Pride project.)

Today, EPIC had the opportunity to celebrate the **Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)** alongside the City of Boston’...
07/15/2026

Today, EPIC had the opportunity to celebrate the **Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)** alongside the City of Boston’s Disabilities Commission and the disability community.

It was an incredible day of connection, celebration, and community. We had the chance to share EPIC’s mission, meet new organizations and advocates, reconnect with familiar faces, including several of our amazing Service Warrior alumni, and celebrate the progress made toward a more inclusive future.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, shared their stories, and continues to champion accessibility and inclusion. Together, we are building stronger, more connected communities where everyone belongs.

Learn more about EPIC and how to get involved at **[www.epicleaders.org](http://www.epicleaders.org)**.

**Image Description:**
📸 **Photo 1:** Large, dark gray, three-dimensional letters spelling “ADA DAY,” each outlined with small illuminated white bulbs.

📸 **Photo 2:** EPIC outreach table featuring flyers, pens, lanyards, and informational materials.

📸 **Photo 3:** EPIC staff and Service Warrior alumni smiling together for a group photo.

🎥 **Video 4:** Mayor Michelle Wu speaking at the ADA celebration.

📸 **Photo 5:** Boston Disabilities Commissioner Kristen McCosh seated behind a table covered with a blue tablecloth.

Video 6: A view of the ADA celebration under a large tent, filled with community members, organizations, and attendees.

It is Disability Pride Month and the 36th Anniversary of the ADA, and it is time to celebrate! EPIC is excited to join e...
07/09/2026

It is Disability Pride Month and the 36th Anniversary of the ADA, and it is time to celebrate! EPIC is excited to join events in both Boston and Worcester to celebrate, network, and connect with others in the Disability Community. We hope you will join us!

♿️ Boston ADA Day
🗓️ Wednesday, July 15th, 12-2pm
📍 Copley Square Park
🔗 More info: www.boston.gov/ADA-Day
Disabilities Commission

♿️ Worcester Out to Lunch Disability Pride Event
🗓️ Wednesday, July 15th, 11am-3pm
📍 Worcester Common
🔗 More info: outtolunchworcester.com
Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers' Market

Come celebrate with us, and make sure to stop by our tables and say hi! 👋

See you next week!



(ID: 1. Boston ADA Flyer with event info above. 2. Worcester Out to Lunch Disability Pride Month Flyer with event info above.)

It is the LAST DAY of the EPIC 20in20 Fundraiser, and tonight is our Honoring Young Leaders Boston Event! It is a big da...
06/20/2026

It is the LAST DAY of the EPIC 20in20 Fundraiser, and tonight is our Honoring Young Leaders Boston Event! It is a big day, and in honor of this day, we want you to meet the incoming 2027 Boston Service Warrior Team!

This team of 15 young leaders with disabilities will be zipping up their EPIC jackets tonight for the first time as they begin their year of service. Over the next year, these young leaders will each complete a minimum of 110 hours of community service, will lead others in days of service, will learn about advocacy, political literacy, career readiness, disability history, and so much more. These young leaders have answered our call to serve their community, and we hope you will answer their call for support.

Today is the last day to donate to the EPIC 20in20, where every dollar raised supports the 2027 teams of Service Warriors in Boston and Worcester. Please show your support by donating today. Learn more and donate at https://www.epicleaders.org/epic20in20

To join us for tonight’s Honoring Young Leaders event, please visit https://www.epicleaders.org/bostonhyl



(ID: A group picture of the 2027 Boston Service Warriors on a cream colored background. Above the image, it reads, “EPIC 20in20 | Day 20”. Below his image is “2027 Boston Service Warrior Team” with an EPIC logo.)

It is day 19 of the EPIC 20in20 Fundraiser, and we want you to meet Will, 2026 Boston Service Warrior. Will is also our ...
06/19/2026

It is day 19 of the EPIC 20in20 Fundraiser, and we want you to meet Will, 2026 Boston Service Warrior. Will is also our Honoring Young Leaders Boston Graduation Speaker tomorrow night!

“As a Service Warrior, I learned how to be a good leader. I enjoyed our volunteer opportunities. I learned a lot about self-advocacy and standing up for myself for what I need. I also learned a lot about resume writing and how best to present myself for a job.”

Learning leadership, self-advocacy, and career readiness are all skills we strive for every Service Warrior to gain. We have just one day left to our EPIC 20in20 Fundraiser, and we need your help to support the incoming 2027 Service Warriors in Boston and Worcester. Your $20 donation today will go directly to supporting these young leaders. Learn more and donate at https://www.epicleaders.org/epic20in20

To join us for tomorrow’s Honoring Young Leaders event, please visit https://www.epicleaders.org/bostonhyl



(ID: A picture of Will on a cream colored background. Above his image, it reads, “EPIC 20in20 | Day 19”. Below his image is “Will, 2026 Boston Service Warrior” with an EPIC logo.)

Today serves as a reminder that freedom, equity, and justice require ongoing action.At EPIC, we know that disability jus...
06/19/2026

Today serves as a reminder that freedom, equity, and justice require ongoing action.

At EPIC, we know that disability justice and racial justice are deeply connected. Many young people navigate multiple identities and experience barriers that cannot be addressed by focusing on disability alone. Building a more inclusive world means listening to and elevating the voices of those most impacted by inequity.

As we celebrate Juneteenth, we recommit ourselves to developing the next generation of leaders with disabilities, creating opportunities for civic engagement, and working toward communities where everyone can thrive.



(ID: A black background with a red, yellow, and green border. In the center is white text that reads, “June 19th, Juneteenth, Freedom Day”. There is a white EPIC logo in the bottom right corner.)

For day 18 of the EPIC 20in20 Fundraiser, we are excited for you to meet Brandon, 2026 Worcester Service Warrior and 202...
06/18/2026

For day 18 of the EPIC 20in20 Fundraiser, we are excited for you to meet Brandon, 2026 Worcester Service Warrior and 2027 Service Leader.

“I find being a Service Warrior interesting. I get to help people. I learned a lot. I learned about the history of the disability community, that I can make friends with people who have disabilities like me, and the many ways I can help my community. I am excited to show the new Warriors the ropes of EPIC as a Service Leader.”

The 2027 Worcester Warriors are in good hands with Brandon helping to lead the way. There are just two days left to our EPIC 20in20 Fundraiser, and we need your help to support the incoming Warriors. Every dollar donated goes directly to these young leaders with disabilities. Learn more and donate at https://www.epicleaders.org/epic20in20



(ID: A picture of Brandon smiling at the camera on a cream colored background. Above his image, it reads, “EPIC 20in20 | Day 18”. Below his image is “Brandon, ’26 Worcester Service Warrior & ’27 Service Leader” with an EPIC logo.)

Address

89 South Street, Suite 406
Boston, MA
02111

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+16179175181

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