Empowering People's Independence (EPI)
1650 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: 585-442-6420 x2281
Contact: Taylor Presutti
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: 585-442-6420 x2281
Contact: Taylor Presutti
Empowering People’s Independence (EPI), previously Epilepsy-Pralid, Inc., is a non-profit organization that provides tailored care solutions to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injury and epilepsy. We offer innovative services that better meet the needs of the people we support to improve their health, well being, independence, and social inclusion. We are committed to empowering people with disabilities to reach their individual goals and aspirations, and to live their lives to the fullest.
Wish List:
- board games: new or gently used
- coloring books
- gift baskets for events' silent auction
- gift cards: Amazon, Tops, Wegmans, Price-Rite, Aldi's, Hart's, Target, Walmart, restaurants, etc.
- personal care items
- RTS bus passes, gas cards
- tickets to zoo, museum, GEVA, RPO, movie theaters, bowling, sporting events, etc.
Volunteers Needed:
- Camp volunteers: adults, 18 years of age or older, to serve as volunteer camp counselors for young adults and children with epilepsy and seizure disorders. Camps run for one week in June and one week in July at the Rotary Sunshine Camp in Rush, NY.
- Special Events including the annual Chocolate Ball. Includes planning, fundraising, securing items for auctions, event set-up, photography, social media, graphic design, guest assistance.
- For more information about volunteer opportunities, please contact us by phone or email (listed above).
Information reviewed by agency 9/25/25. (Contact information and Volunteers Needed updated.)