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At the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center in Evansville, IN, we're working to make profound, positive differences in the lives of local people every day, and to change the way our community defines and views disability.

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Easterseals Rehabilitation Center

3701 Bellemeade Ave.
Evansville, IN 47714
Phone: 812-479-1411

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Experience the magic at Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights, open from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day!

Garvin Park will shine brighter than ever this holiday season, illuminated by more than 85 dazzling displays - the most in the event's 31-year history! When you drive through or take a carriage ride, you help Easterseals provide life-changing services. Find Andy the Elf display in a new spot each week until Dec. 24 & you could win prizes! Follow the link for details.

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On one special night, Garvin Park is open ONLY to runners, walkers & individuals using mobility equipment. No vehicles or carriages! 5K at 5:45pm, 1-mile walk 6:30pm. Follow our link for details & registration. NEW! COSTUME CONTEST sponsored by Greer's Flooring & FOOD TRUCKS!
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SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS CHANGE LIVES for kids like Waylon, shown here during speech therapy. To encourage individuals pursuing this career, Easterseals will award up to FIVE $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS to SLP grad students. Follow our link for guidelines & to APPLY BY NOV. 30, 2024!
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INARF honored Chad Grunow and the entire Ritzy's team at its annual state conference. The 2024 Partnership Award recognized Ritzy's exceptional support of our local Easterseals through Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights, board membership, disability awareness efforts, and more.
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HOP-N-ING is a fun, interactive way for children to develop an understanding about disabilities. The FREE curriculum features animated videos, discussion guides & flexibility for busy preschool & elementary school teachers. There's also an option to raise funds for Easterseals.
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Leola Ahrens, 96, stays active with daily aquatic exercise at Easterseals! She encourages all ages to give the pool a try, as it offers something for everyone - adult fitness classes, independent & assisted exercise, swim lessons for kids of all abilities, & aquatic therapy.

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Advice for Freelance Writers From an Award-Winning Disabled Games Journalist

October 31, 2024

By Grant Stoner October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to high…

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A Look into Disability in Media and the RENEGADES Film Series

October 24, 2024

By Day Al-Mohamed Welcome to  National Disability Employment Awareness Month! So what is this “celeb…

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My Experiences Before and After Getting Hearing Aids

October 18, 2024

By Rikki Poynter In August 2021 at 30 years old, I got my first pair of hearing aids after being dia…

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Workforces Beyond Compliance: Building a Truly Accessible Workplace for All

October 10, 2024

By Andrea Jennings National Disability Employment Awareness Month, known as NDEAM, is honored and ob…

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The Realities of Employment Discrimination for Disabled People

October 1, 2024

By Leah Smith In 1988, October was established by Congress as Disability Employment Awareness Month.…

Local Impact Stories

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Always a good day!

Charlie's cerebral palsy doesn’t stop him from pursuing his dreams and sharing his joy.

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Miah's making waves and achieving dreams!

Miah is always striving toward new goals. She reaches them through determination, perseverance, and hard work in Easterseals therapy.

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Second generation of success

Like his mom, Evan was born with a hearing loss. Now they're both reaching goals with Easterseals services.

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Always moving forward

An accident couldn't stop Craig Doninger, who keeps moving forward toward his goals.

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A future so bright...

Joy is working toward a bright future, thanks to her positive outlook and Easterseals therapy services.

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A lifetime of independence

Sandy’s life-long relationship with Easterseals started when she was just 3 years old, and she's been reaching goals ever since.

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Michael thrives with classmates of all abilities.

"It takes a village to raise a child. The Easterseals Early Learning Center is an important part of that village for Michael."

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Ready to soar!

Phoenix was born more than three months early with serious medical conditions, delays, and cerebral palsy. Now the sky's the limit for this local 5-year-old!

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The gift of hearing is the gift of learning

Hearing tests can be scary for a child with a disability who doesn't speak English, but not for Guadalupe. She has fun and feels at home at the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center.

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What a difference a year makes!

Sophia reaches for her goals with curiosity, determination, and Easterseals services.

Featured Programs

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Communication is key!

Communication challenges can be a major obstacle to reaching goals at home, at school, on the job, and in our community. The Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) program enables local individuals with complex communication needs to achieve their dreams!

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It's a Heart Connection!

Improving lives, encouraging independence, creating family - that's what the local Easterseals Group Home program is all about! Learn about openings for new residents and the benefits of supervised group living.

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Phoenix at Easterseals Early Learning Center

Learning, playing, and growing TOGETHER!

An inclusive learning environment benefits kids of ALL abilities. Find out more about the Easterseals Early Learning Center, home of Evansville's ONLY fully inclusive early childhood care and education programs.

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