EAI, a nonprofit mental health organization assisting those in the community with vocational rehabilitation and adult day-care needs, provides compassionate support and assistance to adults with intellectual disabilities and seniors with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and memory-related impairments. They maintain the highest level of ability and independence and meaningful community integration in a safe and nurturing environment.

Carolyn Sloan, president and founder of EAI, believes that “every life holds value, regardless of location, age, gender or disability.”

“There is a plan and purpose for everyone,” she said. “Having a disability should never disqualify anyone from accessing every aspect of life.”

Located in a 9,000-square-foot facility on Ecorse Road in Taylor, EAI has been offering these community-based services to adults and seniors in Western Wayne County and the Downriver communities since 1996. They serve about 40 seniors and 80-90 adults with disabilities, including many of whom come two or three times a week to take advantage of their services.

EAI Senior Services includes programs to assist elders with dementia or other related memory impairment in maintaining a quality life while engaging in various social and recreational activities in a secure environment. Senior services include adult daycare, caregiver support groups, individual counseling, and respite services.

EAI Vocational Services include a wide range of support services to enhance persons with intellectual disabilities or mental disorders obtain employment including skill building, job development, work readiness, job coaching, volunteering, and life skill training.

EAI, located at 23015 Ecorse Road in Taylor, is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (313) 291-2713, log onto eaicorp1.com or email info@eaicorp1.com.