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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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What's New At

Easterseals Joliet Region

Now Enrolling kids in ESJR Childcare

Now enrolling all Children between the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years old. We offer year-round Monday- Friday from 7:30-5:30. We are dedicated to high-quality childcare and education with a caring staff that helps each child reach their full potential.
Lunch and snacks are provided.
All staff are First Aid/CPR certified.
As a non-profit, we provide high-quality services to families in need at affordable costs.
For more information contact: Michele (815)725-3362

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Our new Community Day Services will be arriving early 2024! You can click on the link above to learn more about what new services we will be offering.
Meet Cash!
Easterseals first mascot and therapy dog in training. Cash works at the pediatric center Monday-Friday until 3:30pm. If you'd like to meet him, please ask the front desk.

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The Music Man – Composing and Playing for the Marine Corp Band

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By Grant Boyer Countless people have joined the armed forces and taken part in defending the nation …

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Supporting Our Veterans: Mental Health, Employment, and Housing

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The Reality of Employment for Wheelchair-Using Disabled People

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Disability Isn’t Scary, Ableism Is: Representation in Horror

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Stories of Success

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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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