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Easterseals
Individual and Family Services
Chicago, IL 20,319 followers
Leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access
About us
Easterseals is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access through life-changing disability and community services. For more than 100 years, we have worked tirelessly with our partners to enhance quality of life and expand local access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. And we won’t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted. Through our national network of affiliates, Easterseals provides essential services and on-the-ground supports to more than 1.5 million people each year — from early childhood programs for the critical first five years, to autism services, to medical rehabilitation and employment programs, to veterans’ services, and more. Our public education, policy, and advocacy initiatives positively shape perceptions and address the urgent and evolving needs of the one in four Americans living with disabilities today. Together, we’re empowering people with disabilities, families and communities to be full and equal participants in society.
- Website
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http://www.easterseals.com
External link for Easterseals
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1919
- Specialties
- Autism (ASD) Services, Children's Services, Disability Services, Senior Services, Employment & Training, Medical Rehabilitation, Camping & Recreation, Disability, Veterans, Caregivers, Autism, and Disability Advocacy
Locations
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Primary
141 W Jackson Blvd
Suite 1400A
Chicago, IL 60604, US
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Employees at Easterseals
Updates
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Easterseals is excited to celebrate National Accessible Air Travel Day, and we encourage everyone to join us in calling for a fully accessible air travel market! We are making great progress towards achieving #AccessibleAirTravel, but we still have a long way to go. We’re calling on all stakeholders—government, airports, airlines, airplane manufacturers—to work alongside disability advocates and help the U.S. the most accessible air travel market in the world. Together we can make accessible air travel a reality. https://lnkd.in/gskh6BEx
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The latest episode of On Board with Transparent Leadership is out now! As President and CEO of Easterseals Northern Indiana, Donna opened up about her journey from working in a group home to leading in her current role. Her insights on the importance of mentorship, the impact of the ADA, and leadership challenges are both inspiring and eye-opening. She also shared how she maintains motivation through life-changing work with Easterseals and the supportive community around her. If you're navigating leadership, facing similar challenges, or need inspiration, this episode is a must-listen! Check it out and join the conversation about making a difference in our communities. #Leadership #Mentorship #ADA
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In a recent Fast Company article, Easterseals President and CEO Kendra E. Davenport, MPL shared a piece of advice for business: be transparent in your marketing. Easterseals is proud to be a transparent organization. We stand by our mission of working towards full inclusion by providing life-changing disability and community services. We are honest about our successes and setbacks because we always strive to be an organization our community can trust. https://lnkd.in/ejgrVidC
17 steps to align biz marketing strategies with company core values
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Easterseals is committed to ensuring veterans have access to safe and stable housing. The recent progress in reducing veteran homelessness, as The New York Times reports, shows what’s possible when we come together to support our heroes. We applaud these efforts because they help veterans transition from military service back into civilian life, just as our programs do. Every veteran deserves a place to call home, and we're committed to making that a reality. https://lnkd.in/ggw3WSFE
Decline in Veterans' Homelessness Spurs Hopes for a Broader Solution
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Easterseals President and CEO Kendra E. Davenport, MPL recently joined matt tenney on the Inspire Greatness podcast! In this episode, she shared her exciting journey as a CEO, discussing the challenges she's overcome and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. The conversation explored leadership, innovation, and the importance of fostering growth within employees and teams. We invite you to tune in and gain insights from her inspiring story. https://lnkd.in/ekYTGs7Z
Kendra Davenport on The Inspire Greatness Podcast - Matt Tenney
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In our latest episode of Everything You Know About Disability is Wrong we chat with actress and disability advocate Jenna Bainbridge! Jenna is the first wheelchair user to originate a role in a new musical on Broadway. We had a great time chatting about the importance of accommodating yourself, the future of accessible theatre, and the way Jenna's role in Suffs has fueled her disability advocacy. You don't want to miss this episode. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts! #Advocacy #Suffs #Accessibility
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It is incredible to see the impact of Easterseals programs on children like Noxx. When he came to Easterseals West Virginia with motor delays and ADHD, nurses there helped identify the underlying causes and then helped Noxx and his family recover from medical procedures. Soon, Noxx showed great progress in his ability to walk confidently and his behavior. These life-changing services help people with disabilities thrive in their communities! https://lnkd.in/gyAEbz-g
Meet Noxx, the 4-year-old boy living a new life thanks to Easterseals
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Easterseals CEO Kendra E. Davenport had the unique opportunity to join Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Ph.D., of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, Cecilia Conrad, CEO of Lever for Change, and Jim Rendon of The Chronicle of Philanthropy to discuss how MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates are transforming philanthropy. According to a survey by Pivotal Ventures, 82% of Americans believe caregivers should be a national priority. At Easterseals, we know caregivers are a crucial part of helping people with disabilities lead full lives. We are proud to support caregivers through our respite and care services, and are excited to join other philanthropic leaders in advocating on their behalf. Learn more about the data-driven case for caregiving here: https://lnkd.in/gg-jhW58
The Data-driven Case for Care | Pivotal Ventures
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Our recent disabled veterans study found that when veterans transition from military service back into civilian life, there can be a disconnect between what services their employer offers, and the support veterans really need. Easterseals CEO Kendra Davenport joined Comcast Newsmakers’ Tetiana Anderson to discuss the resources employers can provide to ease veterans’ transition and the assistance Easterseals is providing to help veterans. https://lnkd.in/gQrAtGGt
Employment Support for Veterans With Disabilities
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