Leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities.

Easterseals is part of a more than 100 year old network of disability service providers striving to build a world where all people have equal opportunities to realize their goals, dreams, and aspirations.

For more than 50 years, Easterseals Midwest has been providing essential services and on-the-ground supports to nearly 6,500 people each year across Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri through four divisions: Autism, Community Living, Early Childhood-Home Visiting, and Employment Services.

Easterseals Midwest is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

for press inquiries:

Rachel McGlasson
Communications Coordinator
618.946.5541
rachel.mcglasson@esmw.org

What We Do

autism services

Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that affects 1 in 36 children in the United States. We offer personalized support to individuals and families with autism through parent training, therapy, assessment, community integration, respite services, and more.

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Early Childhood-Home Visitng services

Estimates show 1 in 6 children and teenagers live with one or more intellectual or developmental disabilities. We provide high-quality education for children of all abilities through state-of-the-art tools, learning plan, and home support programs to promote lifelong impact and bright futures.

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Community Living Services

More than 20,000 individuals with developmental disabilities are living with a caregiver over the age of 60. We create personalized living arrangements and offer options that foster independence, community interaction, and support.

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Employment services

93% of adults with IDD are unemployed or underemployed. 40.3% are living below the poverty line. Through occupational training, career exploration, job placement, workplace social skills, onsite training, and more, we help individuals with disabilities find and keep jobs in their communities.