HB Threads

• 11/04/2026

Everything You Know About Disability is Wrong

What happens when we stop defining people by disability and start creating workplaces where their talents, ambitions, and potential can thrive? That question is at the heart of a new episode of Easterseals' Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong podcast, featuring Carter Sanders and Cody Wass from our employment social enterprise, HB Threads. Carter and Cody share what meaningful employment can look like: building skills, taking pride in your work, forming friendships, and finding a community where you belong.

• 03/12/2026

7 Key Takeaways: Building Stronger Workforces Through Disability Inclusion

One year after Illinois’ Dignity in Pay Act was signed into law—requiring companies to pay workers with disabilities at least minimum wage by 2029—business leaders, advocates, and policymakers gathered to discuss what inclusive employment looks like in practice. Hosted by Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford and Social Responsibility Chicago, the conversation explored how organizations can build stronger workforces through disability inclusion. Here are seven takeaways worth bringing back to your organization.

• 11/21/2025

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

• 10/16/2025
  

Custom Gear, Real Impact: How HB Threads Prioritizes Neurodivergent Employment

From heat pressing 220 items for the Rockford IceHogs to running pop-up shops, HB Threads employees are making their mark on the Chicago community.

• 08/28/2025

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

This summer, Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford (ECR) partnered with Once Upon Our Time Capsule to bring an innovative, inclusive storytelling experience to Easterseals Academy students.

• 06/16/2025

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

At HB Threads, we've always believed in the power of meaningful work and the importance of community. That's why we're incredibly proud of our partnership with the Chicago White Sox.