Beverly Deas, QIDP on Influential Women
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Beverly Deas

QIDP, Disabilities Services

Ingleside, TX 78362

2018Years experience

Certifications · Degrees · Memberships

Degree Air Force - B.S. Degree Air Force - M.S. in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling Cert Bachelor's degree Cert Master's program in clinical and mental health counseling Cert Air Force veteran

Her Story

About Beverly

Beverly Deas is a dedicated advocate in the disability support services field, serving as a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) and case manager for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in Ingleside, Texas. With approximately eight years of experience, Beverly provides critical support coordination, advocates for individuals and their families, and helps clients access essential resources, including Medicaid services and home modifications such as wheelchair ramps. Her commitment extends beyond traditional work hours, as she remains available to ensure the people she serves receive the care, guidance, and support they need.

A United States Air Force veteran, Beverly’s passion for advocacy is deeply rooted in her personal journey and her desire to support individuals who may not always have someone fighting on their behalf. After overcoming significant challenges in her own childhood, she developed a determination to break negative cycles and dedicate her life to helping others. She earned her bachelor’s degree and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in clinical and mental health counseling, expanding her ability to provide meaningful support to the communities she serves.

Beverly attributes her success to resilience, determination, and her unwavering belief that every person deserves compassion and opportunity. She is passionate about creating positive change and hopes to one day launch a nonprofit organization focused on serving children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. Through her advocacy, education, and commitment to service, Beverly continues to challenge the idea that one person cannot make a difference, choosing instead to ask why she should not try.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Beverly

01What do you attribute your success to?

My traumatic childhood led me to want to help people that couldn't help themselves. I remember being 12 years old and a mom telling her kid to get away from us because we were the poor family with parents on illegal substances. Ever since that day I decided to show everybody I wouldn't end up down a bad path. I went into the Air Force and got my bachelor's degree despite coming from drug addict parents.

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

I always hear you can't save the world but I don't take that advice. I always think to myself, well, why can't I try?

03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

I love helping people because nobody helped me and I don't want anyone to ever feel that way. I'm a big advocate for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. I want to start my own nonprofit organization for people and children with intellectual and physical disabilities.

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