Easterseals serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford serves nearly 30,000 clients annually and proudly employs 600 dedicated professionals in programs across the Chicagoland and Rockford regions of Illinois. Established in 1936, we transform the lives of early learners and individuals of all abilities through access to expert educational, family, and community support.
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On July 13, The Autism Program (TAP) at Easterseals provided autism screenings for children ages 3-11 at the 2024 Community Health Fair hosted by Rep. Maurice West, Molina Healthcare, Crusader Community Health, and NAMI. Check out some photos. https://ow.ly/wZ9u50SIQbY
Every year, we honor two outstanding employees. This year, we are pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of The Bill Nolan Award for Dedicated Service and The Joan and Paul Rubschlager Culture of Philanthropy Award: Peter Byrne and Lisa Newcomb. Learn more. https://ow.ly/mnSK50SHT2X
We are thrilled to welcome Elliot Ransom to Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford (ECR) as our new Vice President of Education and Innovation. Learn more about Elliot Ransom. https://lnkd.in/eYFSiAyp
Our HIGHLIGHTED JOB OF THE WEEK is GRANT MANAGER, EARLY LEARNING SERVICES The Grant Manager, under the direct leadership of the AVP of Early Learning Services with a dotted line to ECR’s Director of Grants Management, has full accountability for the grant cycle for all early learning grants including applications, budgets, waivers, reporting, systems, processes and controls, grant administration, management and oversight, recordkeeping, compliance, and funder relationship management. This role works closely with program leadership and the agency’s grant management team to ensure the grant budget aligns with program goals and expenditures are managed with the grant budget. Collaborates with the agency’s grants team responsible for billing, collection, reconciliation, and financial reporting for all grants.Learn more and Apply. https://lnkd.in/e6mVqJvi
On June 18-20, Family Support Services co-hosted a summer camp with the Epilepsy Advocacy Network. The event took place at Easterseals Central Illinois Timber Pointe Outdoor Center. Over three days and two nights, children from both programs participated in zip-lining, canoeing, archery, swimming, and a pontoon boat ride. Check out some photos. https://ow.ly/X5ZH50SEV53
We are celebrating 40 YEARS of serving young parents in the community through ECR's Teen Family Support Program! It continues to be an honor to provide supports, resources, and doula services to parents ages 13-25 living in Winnebago County. If you can believe it, our Program Manager for Teen Family Support has been with the program for 35 years! You can read all about her and the history of our program on the ECR blog. https://ow.ly/biTN50SCWsM
July is Disability Pride Month! Learn more about the history of Disability Pride Month and what it means: https://lnkd.in/gBFVeEsk You can also join the community for upcoming events! Check out this list from the University of Illinois Chicago: https://lnkd.in/e3q3Uvxd Or these resources and events from the Oak Park Library: https://lnkd.in/eaJZXd8y
July is Disability Pride Month! At ECR, we embrace all abilities to expand possibilities for every individual we serve. We are committed to two—often interconnecting—pillars of work: Early Learning and Disability. Specific to our Disability Pillar, we offer autism and behavioral services through the three campuses of our therapeutic day school, Easterseals Academy, and our partnerships with inclusive early learning centers. We provide employment opportunities for those with disabilities, as well as diagnostic services, early intervention supports, and evidence-based resources. Take Disability Pride Month as an opportunity to get acquainted (or reacquainted) with our programs serving those with disabilities. Easterseals Academy (3 Campuses): https://lnkd.in/exgW7rWr HB Threads: hbthreads.org Illinois Autism Partnership: https://lnkd.in/eK-smpd8 The Autism Program at Easterseals: https://lnkd.in/e-TP4wZE Our Early Learning programs also often serve children with disabilities and their families: https://lnkd.in/eQ_tXQ5N
Partnering with Parents gets rave reviews and is accepting new participants! It offers a parent support program that includes 1-on-1 visits at the family home or other community location 2x a month, monthly family activities, community events, and more. https://ow.ly/uQjY50SAFr2
The Autism Program (TAP) at Easterseals runs year-round and our team is excited to share some of the programs families will have the opportunity to enroll in. Note that TAP serves the counties of JoDaviess, Lake, Stephenson, Boone, Winnebago, McHenry, and Northern Ogle. Programs: - Family Navigation - Autism Screening 3-11 year olds - Autism Diagnostics 3-11 year olds - Behavior Coaching, 11-week program - Autism Community Resource Room - Family Fun Activities Groups: - Theatre Social Group for 6-9 year olds - Theatre Social Group for 10-13 year olds - Theatre Social Group for 14-22 year olds - Strike Out Bullying Event in October - Autism Acceptance Outreach To learn more about these programs or enroll, reach out to [email protected]. #autism #ASD #Easterseals #theater #autismsupport #autismacceptance #autismsocialgroup