Aspire Living & Learning: An OPEN MINDS Organizational Profile

Founded in 1981 as The Institute of Professional Practice (IPPI), Aspire Living & Learning is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides services for consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), autism spectrum disorders, acquired brain injury, and other emotional and psychological disorders. The Council on Quality and Leadership has accredited Aspire. Their mission statement is “Aspire serves neurodiverse children and adults who are discovering their passions, unlocking potential, and thriving.” Aspire changed its name from IPPI in 2020.

Headquartered in Barre, Vermont, Aspire provides services in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The organization employs . . .