OUR MISSION

Easterseals Joliet Region provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that veterans, people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities.

We proudly serve in Will, Grundy, Kendall, Kankakee, Ford, Iroquois Counties, and surrounding communities.

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Easterseals Joliet Region

212 Barney Drive
Joliet, IL 60435
Phone: 815-725-2194

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Easterseals Joliet Region

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Playground Re-dedication
Thank you to those who came and participated in our Playground Rededication this past month. A big thank you to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for making this possible.
In providing developmental screenings and activities, parenting enrichment and support, Jumpstart is a great program for your child to be apart of. We are always seeking for parents that want to take advantage of this beneficial program. For more info, please visit the link.

Recent Posts From

Easterseals

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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.…

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How Transportation Employees Can Offer Services to Users with Disabilities in Safe, Respectful Ways to Create More Accessible Communities

September 25, 2024

By Andrea Jennings Transportation is more than just a means of getting around; it’s a gateway …

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Able and Ready: Former Easterseals Camper is Setting a New Standard for Accessible Transportation

September 20, 2024

Rhonda Clark, 55, has spastic cerebral palsy. “I wasn’t supposed to live past 48 hours. I jokingly t…

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Bridging the Gap in Public Transportation for Disabled Travelers

September 10, 2024

By Mike Ervin If you ride public transit trains here in Chicago, at each boarding platform you will …

Stories of Success

Angel G
Meet Angel

Angel is now 10 years old, but came to Easterseals when he had just turned 3. Angel came for some speech and occupational therapy, and after intervention, recommended that he come through the Autism Diagnostic Clinic

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Meet Hazel and Journie

Journie and Hazel are twins born prematurely with Down Syndrome and other health issues. They are two years old and they continue to strive everyday.

Benny
Meet Benny

Benjamin “Benny” arrived as a surprise to this world as his birth mother did not know she was pregnant until she delivered. Benjamin remained in NICU for 8 weeks after birth due to feeding coordination and reflux concerns. Benny went home with his adoptive parents from the NICU.

Mireille
Meet Mireille

Mireille Elsy was born 4 weeks early on January 9, 2020 via C section. She weighed 4 pounds 14 ounces. She spent a total of 70 days in the NICU. Mireille was evaluated by a PT, OT, SLP, DT, and Nutritionist via teletherapy services on June 18, 2020 at the age of 5 months. She qualified for all services.

Lucy
Meet Lucy

Lucy is 3 years old and has quadriplegia cerebral palsy. Lucy was receiving Early Intervention services and while she was able to convey much of her wants and needs by using eye contact, facial expressions, and gestures, it was difficult for her to communicate everything she was capable of.

Spotlight On Our Programs

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Easterseals Joliet Region Early Childhood Program

Child Care is available for children ages six weeks to six years in our program. Inclusive childcare is provided in three learning environments at Easterseals main center located at 212 Barney Drive in Joliet, Illinois.

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Autism and Medical Diagnostic Clinic

The Regional Medical & Autism Diagnostic Clinic provides a series of thorough evaluations that have been carefully chosen to provide a comprehensive picture of each individual child.

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Adult Services

From behavior services, to home based support, our goal is to help each individual obtain their optimum skill level of living independently within the community.

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