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- EIN 36-2169153
- (312) 491-4110
- 1939 W 13th St Ste 300 Chicago IL 60608-1237 USA
- www.eastersealschicago.org
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Causes: Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Education, Health, Rehabilitative Care, Special Education
Mission: Easter seals metropolitan chicago maximizes independence and creates opportunities for people with disabilities and other special needs to live, learn, work and play in their communities by providing a lifespan of premier services.
Programs: The comprehensive autism services program provides special education programs for students with a primary diagnosis of autism, emotional disabilities, cognitive or developmental delays. Services include an integrated curriculum balancing academic and functional skills including art, behavioral, speech, occupational, music and vocational therapies, as well as nursing and social work services. Vocational training and after school programs and meaningful work opportunities are also provided.
the early childhood services program includes head start and early head start partnership services and provides educational programs for preschool children ages 3 to 5 and early childhood programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally and physically. These services are provided to children whose families meet federal income guidelines. The division also includes full inclusive child care programs for children ages six weeks to five years of age. Early intervention services include developmental evaluations and therapeutic interventions for infants and toddlers who have delays in development or are at risk for significant development delays.