Easterseals Crossroads’ summer camp program is frequently a first for kids with disabilities. “It’s not often easy to find camps with opportunities tailored to kids with disabilities,” said Kristyn Greenawald, Easterseals’ manager of camps, respite and school-based services. “That’s what campers and families alike are so excited to find in our camps — their own […]
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iCan Bike
If you’re looking for a way for your child to learn how to independently ride a bicycle, check out the iCan Bike program! At iCan Bike, individuals learn to “balance, pedal, steer, and take off on their own, many in five days or less.” There are many benefits to learning how to ride a bike: […]
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Starts Tomorrow
A couple of weeks ago, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the start date of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. As of tomorrow, May 12, eligible households will be able to enroll in the Program to receive a monthly discount on the cost of broadband service from an approved provider. The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program […]
CVS Pharmacy Multi-Dose Packs
I wrote about PillPack not too long ago, which is a full-service online pharmacy that sorts your medications by days and dosages. CVS Pharmacy has recently introduced a similar program with their multi-dose packs! With the multi-dose packs program, you’ll know exactly what you’re taking and when. Each box contains a 30-day supply, which can […]
A Vision of Improving Veterans’ Lives
As we recently celebrated Veterans Day, now is a fitting time to explore the ways in which we can give back to the brave men and women who have served this country. For veterans with disabilities living in Indiana, one of the best sources of support is the Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) at the Richard […]
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Carving a Career Path with Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
When Dwana Back thinks about the impact of Easterseals Crossroads’ Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), she recalls one high school student who found his passion through the program. “He was feeling lost before graduation, and he lacked support at home,” said Back, the manager of Pre-ETS at Easterseals. “One of our career coaches helped spark his […]