Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2023-2024

EASTERSEALS CENTRAL ILLINOIS Easterseals Central Illinois provides exceptional services to ensure that children with developmental delays, disabilities and other special needs can reach their full potential.

507 E. Armstrong Avenue Peoria, IL 61603 Phone: (309) 686-1177 Website: www eastersealsci com

Facebook: @eastersealsci Twitter: @eastersealsci Instagram: @eastersealsci

BOARD MEMBERS OFFICERS Joe Creed, Chair Meenakshy Aiyer, MD, First Vice-Chair Tim Erickson, Second Vice-Chair Jeff White, Treasurer Amy Braet, Secretary Jon Michael, Immediate Past Chair Brittany Personett, Assistant Secretary

DIRECTORS Todd Bryant Jamie Engstrom Jen Espinosa Tim Gronewold, Esq. Seshadri Guha Keith Knepp, MD Lance Lelm Stephanie Lindstrom, MD Tom Meischner Karen Crowley Metzinger Shaun Newell David Osnowitz Mark Scott Bob Sehring Sarah Stewart de Ramirez, MD Art Tillman Adam White Jamel Santa Cruze Wright, PhD Walter Zakahi, PhD LEADERSHIP TEAM Melissa Riddle, President/CEO Eric Glow, Vice President of Clinical Services Amber Gruenloh, Community Vice President

VISION We envision a world where every child is 100% Included and 100% Empowered DID YOU KNOW?  Easterseals Central Illinois serves over 6,000 families each year  Last year we provided over 34,000 hours of pediatric therapy  1 in 6 children are diagnosed with a developmental delay  1 in 36 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder WHAT WE DO We provide pediatric therapy and specialty clinics to help children reach their goals We support early intervention through the Child and Family Connection Offices. We offer inclusive recreation and respite at our Timber Pointe Outdoor Center and help students thrive at Easterseals Learning Academy

HOW TO HELP Volunteer your time, join an event com mittee, or make a charitable contribution to help children with disabilities reach their full potential. Help spread inclusion in our community by hosting an Easterseals 101 or bring the CEFCU Ability Awareness Program to your school.

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