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Embracing Abilities. Expanding Possibilities.

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A Place in the Classroom: Seth's Story

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How HB Threads and the Chicago White Sox Are Making a Difference

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How I Discovered My Life’s Purpose: Tanya's Story

Our Mission

We transform the lives of early learners and individuals of all abilities through access to expert educational, family, and community support.

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Our work

We offer specialized programs that respond to families’ unique and urgent needs at every stage of life and development, within four core pillars of work.

Clinical Services &
Supports

Clinical Services &
Supports

Early Intervention Child & Family Connections
The Autism Program at Easterseals

Education & Training

Education & Training

Easterseals Academy
Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP)

Employment &
Career Development

Employment &
Career Development

HB Threads
Easterseals Academy: Post-secondary programming

Family &
Community Support

Family &
Community Support

Family Support Services
Head Start and Early Head Start
Partnering with Parents
Teen Family Support

Together, We Expand What's Possible

Every milestone our children and families reach is made possible by the generosity of our supporters and Mission Partners. Their support fuels access to life-changing education, therapy, and care for individuals of all abilities across Chicagoland and Greater Rockford.

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Our blog shares the stories of the people—families, children, and staff— touched by our services and mission.

Highlights

Blog
  • 10/08/2025

A Journey of Resilience and Joy: Alysha's Story

When Christine and Lou adopted their daughter Alysha from Bulgaria, they struggled to find the right support for her trauma and learning needs—until they discovered Easterseals Academy. Through compassionate, trauma-informed care, Alysha gained confidence, joy, and independence, inspiring her parents to make a legacy gift so more children can thrive as she has.

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  • 11/21/2025

State Representative Mah Visits HB Threads to Highlight Inclusive Employment and Fair Pay in Action

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  • 11/18/2025

Family Support Services Host its Annual Fall Sibling Workshop

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  • 11/13/2025

President and CEO, Sara Ray Hallman, has been named a 2026 Titan 100!

Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce that, once again, Sara Ray Hallman, President & CEO of Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford (ECR), has been named to Chicago's Titan 100 list for 2026.

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  • 10/08/2025

A Journey of Resilience and Joy: Alysha's Story

When Christine and Lou adopted their daughter Alysha from Bulgaria, they struggled to find the right support for her trauma and learning needs—until they discovered Easterseals Academy. Through compassionate, trauma-informed care, Alysha gained confidence, joy, and independence, inspiring her parents to make a legacy gift so more children can thrive as she has.

Blog
  • 11/21/2025

State Representative Mah Visits HB Threads to Highlight Inclusive Employment and Fair Pay in Action

Blog
  • 11/18/2025

Family Support Services Host its Annual Fall Sibling Workshop

Blog
  • 11/13/2025

President and CEO, Sara Ray Hallman, has been named a 2026 Titan 100!

Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce that, once again, Sara Ray Hallman, President & CEO of Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford (ECR), has been named to Chicago's Titan 100 list for 2026.

Blog
  • 10/08/2025

A Journey of Resilience and Joy: Alysha's Story

When Christine and Lou adopted their daughter Alysha from Bulgaria, they struggled to find the right support for her trauma and learning needs—until they discovered Easterseals Academy. Through compassionate, trauma-informed care, Alysha gained confidence, joy, and independence, inspiring her parents to make a legacy gift so more children can thrive as she has.

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11.21.2025

State Representative Mah Visits HB Threads to Highlight Inclusive Employment and Fair Pay in Action

11.18.2025

Family Support Services Host its Annual Fall Sibling Workshop

11.13.2025

President and CEO, Sara Ray Hallman, has been named a 2026 Titan 100!

10.08.2025

A Journey of Resilience and Joy: Alysha's Story

09.29.2025

Q&A with Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford's Board Member, Gary Kohn

08.28.2025

A Storytelling Journey for Learners of All Abilities: Easterseals Academy Time Capsule Project

08.08.2025

White Sox Youth Baseball Camp Hits a Home Run!

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