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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Get in Touch With Us

Easterseals Joliet Region

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

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What's New At

Easterseals Joliet Region

40th Annual Kids Classic Golf Outing

Don't forget to save the date for our 40th annual Kids Classic Golf outing on August 2nd. Click the link for more details and how you can be a part of our golf outing.

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Click the link to register for Easterseals 2023 Summer Groups. Hurry they are filling fast For more information call Elianna at (815)207-607.
Easterseals specialized foster care program focuses on children with disabilities. We offer a full range of services and referrals to fit each child's individual needs and support their family.

Recent Posts From

Easterseals

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Taking Pride In Being Different: Reflecting on Being Non-Binary and Autistic

June 5, 2023

by guest blogger, Liz Johnson. I knew I was non-binary before I knew I was autistic. But neither wer…

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Behind the Screen: Conversations with a Disability Advocate and Filmmaker

May 24, 2023

As a teenager, Alexander Freeman was weary about listening to his mom’s suggestion of taking a…

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A Trip to DC: Press Briefings, Panel Discussions and Sharing the Room with the President

May 19, 2023

It’s not every day you share the stage with a rising star in the television world, but it happ…

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Autism Diagnosis in Women and Girls

April 13, 2023

Hats off to TED Talks! They highlight people with disabilities pretty regularly there, and with this…

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Traveling while Blind: What Needs to Change?

April 6, 2023

How would an inclusive society differ from the one we’re living in now? Well, for one thing, an incl…

Stories of Success

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Meet Kaleb

Kaleb is a 4 year old boy who had no prior therapy intervention. At his 4 year old check up, his pediatrician was concerned that Kaleb was showing signs of being on the Autism Spectrum;

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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.

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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.

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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.

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. The diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a complex process and Easterseals uses the gold standard method of diagnosis recognized by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Every evaluation is completed by a licensed professional specially trained in the diagnosis and treatment of ASDs.

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Support Groups

Children and adults with special needs aren't the only ones who need our services. Parents, siblings, caregivers, and other family members often need support, too. Easterseals offers these services to our families and caregivers of children with special needs

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