38th Annual Fashion Show
Last Saturday, more than 400 people came to the 38th Annual Children's Fashion Show! We thank our Ambassador family, the Pickerills who shared their journey from their start at the Lily Garden Child Care Center to receiving services that made a life changing difference to Charley, Emma Jean and Rosa.

Maria Pickerill shared, "Parents usually grade their success based on how well their kid turns out. No one really remembers to factor in that each child explores their world in a different way....whether by car, plane, horse, hot air balloon or pirate ship. Every journey is different. You don't fill the tires on a horse, nor do you feed hay to a pirate ship, and that is why my husband and I feel each staff member here is powered with the tools to help every child, in every different way possible, explore their own world. It is with so much gratitude that we stand here before you today as ambassadors. With out the education, love and care that we personally have received since day one, my husband and I would not possess the tools to assist our children on the three different paths that they walk in life."

We were also thrilled to honor Physical Therapist, Celine Skertich with the 4 th Annual Spotlight Award. Congratulations Celine! More information with the results of this special day, photos and video will be shared soon! Thank you to all who donated, attended or shared their children's accomplishments with us!
LATEST NEWS
Opportunity to Ride on the Easterseals’ 2019 Rose Parade Float!

The parade is in Pasadena, CA on New Year’s Day in honor of Easterseals National's 100 th Anniversary! 
 
Easterseals is seeking nominations nationwide for adults and children to ride on the float who will best represent Easterseals’ purpose. They are specifically looking for people who currently use our services and who have impactful stories . The Easterseals float can accommodate a total of 12 riders. There will be 6 clients selected by Easterseals Southern California (the coordinator of this event), each of whom will ride the float alongside their Easterseals support staff member or guardian. 
 
Any Easterseals adult or child client is eligible for nomination. If interested please consider these guidelines:

  • If nominating a child, he/she must be between 12 and 17 years of age.

  • Candidate needs to be personable and quick to adapt to new people and new situations.

  • Candidate must be comfortable in crowded situations.

  • Candidate must be at ease in front of television cameras and in other photographic situations. This also applies to candidate’s family member.

  • Candidates must be willing to discuss his/her disability.

Nominations are due by October 8.  

3rd Annual Bike for the Kids Recap
Thanks to our sponsors, donors, fundraisers and participants who helped net nearly $11,000 so that children with developmental delays and disabilities have the skills and resources they need to live, learn, work and play. Stay tuned for our 2019 date!

Join our Team

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley has several open opportunities to join our dynamic, intelligent and fun staff! We have positions open on our clinical, child care, and admissions teams.

Positions include:
  • Occupational Therapist
  • IT Support Specialist
  • Grant Writer
  • Admissions and Scheduling Professional
  • Child Development Teacher
FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS
Glow Art Experience

The Bolingbrook Arts Council (BAC) is hosting a Glow Art Event on October 6 th from 2 to 6PM.  Artist Allaina Humphreys is passionate about bringing the joy of art to those who are unable to experience it elsewhere in their lives.  This year BAC is teaming up with ZotArtz to bring a FREE and wonderful opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to experience art in a new and exciting way.
 
Registration is FREE at https://glowart.eventbrite.com .   Attendees may choose a general admission, accessible or sensory safe ticket depending on their needs.
Chicago Parent Playdate: Naperville

Join us at the Chicago Parent Playdate, just in time for Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m to 3 p.m in Naperville! It is the ultimate day of play for families with kids 2-14. Activities include extreme bounce houses, live entertainment, hands on activities, and plenty of space to roam and have fun!
Use code CP_VIP for free tickets! Register here
Special Kids Day Halloween Dance Party

Join Special Kids Day on Sunday, October 28 from 1-3 PM for Halloween fun at Diplomat West in Elmhurst! For all ages and abilities 12 years and up to enjoy games and costume fun.

This is a free event. Register at www.skd.org
UPCOMING EASTERSEALS EVENTS
Associate Board: 3rd Annual Uncorked

This upscale cocktail party, UNCORKED: Helping Lives Bloom on October 13 at the Flower Firm in Chicago will bring the next generation of community and corporate leaders together to support infants and children with developmental delays and disabilities. Guests will experience an evening of fun with a creative dinner menu and cocktails. Proceeds support the life-changing therapy services that help find answers and outcomes for children with disabilities and their families .
19th Annual Photography Exhibition

On Wednesday, October 17 th 20 photos of Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley children and adults will be unveiled at the College of DuPage McAninch Arts Center. We thank the College of DuPage photography department and Exelon Generation for sponsoring this fun evening! Doors open at 6:30 with a short program to follow at 7:00 PM . After the reception, the new photos will be hung in the lobbies at all three centers.
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IEP Workshop

November 1, 2018 10: 00 a.m.
at Easterseals Villa Park

Bring your questions and your child's IEP. Together we will dig into the details! You will leave the workshop with an increased understanding of your child's IEP while learning how to be your child's best advocate and supporting progress at home.

Presented by: Kimberly M. Lechner, Ph.D. School Psychologist, Educational Consultant
The Friends of Nathan Foundation
at Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley
3rd Annual Quarter Auction
November 4th, 12:00 – 4:00PM

You can win raffle items and purchase goods from nearly 40 vendors! Paddles are $10 each (paddles can be purchased at the event). All donations are reserved exclusively for local children who are supported by the Friends of Nathan Foundation.