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HarrysButtons: Custom Made. Mission Driven.

Buy buttons, magnets, and apparel. Support individuals with disabilities with employment opportunities.

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We improve the lives of individuals living with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities by providing employment training and opportunities. Our employees learn all aspects of business operations and receive individualized training with customized supports.

You can support our work by purchasing from our store or creating custom apparel. Our products are perfect for promoting your business, team, or organization or for celebrating birthdays, family reunions, weddings, school events, and more.

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  • 10/22/2023 at 8:00 am

PARTNER EVENT: Rise to Shine 10K/5K/1M Inclusive Run & Walk

The Chicago Lighthouse, in partnership with the Chicago Central Lions Club, is hosting an inaugural Rise to Shine 10K/5K/1M Inclusive Run & Walk.

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Blog
  • 08/16/2023

Announcing the Winners of HarrysButtons Neurodiverse Affirming Art Content

We received many wonderful entries into our HarrysButtons Neurodiverse Affirming Art Contest! We narrowed them down to six winners who we felt best communicated the complexity and beauty of the neurodiverse community. Check them out.

Blog
  • 04/20/2023

HarrysButtons Receives $20k Grant from Midland States Bank Foundation

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford is pleased to announce a $20,000 contribution by Midland States Bank to benefit HarrysButtons.

Blog
  • 02/22/2023

Clark and Horwitz Named New VPs of Pillars: Disability and Early Learning

To better deliver on our mission to transform the lives of early learners and individuals of all abilities through access to expert educational, family, and community support through two pillars of work: Early Learning and Disability, we have created two new roles: Vice President of Disability Services and Vice President of Early Learning Services.

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  • 01/27/2023

12th Annual Autism Awareness Night with the Rockford IceHogs

On January 21, more than 6,400 fans packed the BMO Center in Rockford to celebrate the 12th Annual Autism Awareness Night with the Rockford IceHogs. This was a SOLD OUT event—the first of the season for the IceHogs—and a portion of the ticket sales went back to supporting The Autism Program at Easterseals.

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  • 10/25/2022

Help us Embrace Abilities, Expand Possibilities with a Year-End Gift

Help us in Embracing Abilities, Expanding Possibilities. That's our tagline and North star. Every person our affiliate serves has unique abilities. Our job is to help those abilities shine to expand their possibilities today and in the future.

Podcast
  • 09/17/2022

Episode 3: How to Turn Around a Nonprofit in Crisis

When Sara Ray Stoelinga became the new President & CEO of Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford in May 2019, the organization was in financial and organizational crisis. They were more than $22 million in debt with an additional several million dollars in unpaid bills and were barely making payroll. The direction and sustainability of the agency were uncertain. This podcast delves into how Stoelinga — together with the Board of Directors, strong new senior leaders, and essential external partners — righted the ship at the non-profit and the lessons learned along the way on the journey from organizational peril to a future of growth and prosperity.

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Listen to the Embracing Abilities, Expanding Possibilities podcast.

Podcast
  • 09/17/2022

Episode 3: How to Turn Around a Nonprofit in Crisis

When Sara Ray Stoelinga became the new President & CEO of Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford in May 2019, the organization was in financial and organizational crisis. They were more than $22 million in debt with an additional several million dollars in unpaid bills and were barely making payroll. The direction and sustainability of the agency were uncertain. This podcast delves into how Stoelinga — together with the Board of Directors, strong new senior leaders, and essential external partners — righted the ship at the non-profit and the lessons learned along the way on the journey from organizational peril to a future of growth and prosperity.

Podcast
  • 08/01/2022

Episode 1: In Conversation with Carter Sanders

Carter Sanders is a person who approaches everything with intention, dedication, and preparation. He is on the autism spectrum and is a graduate of Easterseals Academy, an alternative school placement for students with ASD, emotional disability, developmental delay, or intellectual disability. Carter is currently an Easterseals employee, as well as a Special Olympian and energy ambassador. In this episode, Carter joins Sara Ray Stoelinga, President & CEO of Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford (ESCGR) as well as Jason Reis, former ESCGR Employment Services Coordinator, and shares his journey.

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