Help, Hope & Answers
For more than 75 years, Easter Seals Southeast WI has been offering help and hope to children and adults living with disabilities, and to the families who love them. Through therapy, training, education and support services, Easter Seals creates life-changing solutions so that people with disabilities can live, learn, work and play.
Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin Recognizes Outstanding Community Supporters at Evening of Impact
Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin Hosts Annual Evening of Impact on March 20th
Easter Seals Employee Receives the 2011 Milwaukee County Caregiver of the Year Award
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in conjunction with the Milwaukee Area Developmental Disabilities Service Association (MADDSA) has recently announced the award winner for the Milwaukee County’s 2011 Caregiver of the Year. Susan Klawien, Easter Seals Activity Personal Care Coordinator, was recently awarded this prestigious award on behalf of her dedication as a caregiver over the last ten years.
Together Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin and Marquette High are Tackling Autism
Join Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin and Marquette University High School on Oct. 9 for a free football clinic for children with autism and their siblings. The day of football fun is an opportunity to integrate individuals affected by autism into the community. The inclusion of the individuals and their families will raise awareness for Easter Seals’ autism services.
Don Natzke Receives National Award for His Advocacy of Individuals with Disabilities
The Easter Seals’ National Board of Directors has recently announced the award winner for the 2011 Outstanding Advocate Award for Local Government, Milwaukee County’s Office of Persons with Disabilities Executive Director, Don Natzke. Each year the Easter Seals’ National Board of Directors awards an elected or appointed federal, state or municipal official the Outstanding Advocate Award. The award may be given to recognize an ongoing commitment to issues affecting people with disabilities or for one specifically noteworthy accomplishment.
Easter Seals' 3rd Annual Thought Leader Luncheon featuring Leslie Crutchfield
Join Easter Seals of Southeast Wisconsin on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 at Potawatomi Bingo Casino, for its 3rd Annual Thought Leaders Luncheon, presented by the Biz Times Media. This thought-provoking afternoon will feature keynote speaker, Leslie Crutchfield with a presentation titled, “So, You Want to Change the World?”
Leslie Crutchfield is the co-author of the book Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits, and a leading authority on effective philanthropy, social entrepreneurship and nonprofit leadership and management. She also serves as a senior advisor at FSG, a global nonprofit strategy consulting firm.
Lunch reservations are $50 for an individual or $1000 for a corporate sponsor. For more information or to register, please visit www.eastersealswise.com or contact Chris Cornolo at 414-449-4444 x254.
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