Easter Seals Disability Services

See the Results of Your Support

Easter Seals Blake Foundation’s 17th Annual Lute Olson Celebrity Chefs Dinner and Auction held at the Westin La Paloma in Tucson, Arizona on October 24, 2007 was a resounding success, grossing over $67,000.  The Foundation is fortunate to be one of only three Tucson non-profit agencies to receive support from the University of Arizona Men’s Basketball Team.  Foundation supporters purchase a table which is hosted by one of the coaches or ballplayers.  Former NBA star, Sean Rooks, who was the Foundation’s first “Celebrity Chef” also hosted a table. Tables cost $2500 to $3500. 

The 18th Annual Lute Olson Celebrity Chefs Dinner and Auction will take place on November 5, 2008.  For details call Easter Seal Blake Foundation’s Development Office at (520) 327-1529.

We are proud of our record of putting your donations to work effectively.  More than 90 percent of Easter Seals’ revenue supports services in the area where funds are raised.

In the fiscal year ending August 31, 2005, Easter Seals directly served a half million children and adults with autism and other disabilities or special needs. This number nearly triples when the families of those we serve are taken into account. Services address the needs of children and adults who are disabled at birth, through injury or illness, and by the functional limitations experienced in the aging process.

How Your Gifts Are Spent

As of August 31, 2005, combined functional expenses of $833,499,000 were allocated to:

Easter Seals 2005 total public support and revenue of $862,258,000 funds programs and services through 550 locations nationwide, including:

• 296 Medical and rehabilitation programs offering physical and occupational therapy services, speech therapy and audiology, outpatient medical rehabilitation, social work/case management, nursing, and early intervention. In fiscal 2005, 199,264 children and adults received therapy and medical rehabilitation.
• 136 Job training and employment sites providing vocational evaluation and assessment, work adjustment/employee development, job placement, employment planning, occupational skills training, senior community service employment program, school-to-work transitions, and assistive technologies for community-based and supportive employment. In fiscal 2005, 49,277 adults received job training and employment services.
• 235 Early education and care sites across the country, providing developmental monitoring, early child development services, inclusive child care programs, developmental pre-school programs, and school-aged children's services. In fiscal 2005, 38,699 children received services.
• 76 Child Development Centers in the network
• 128 Adult and senior service programs across the country with adult day services, assisted living programs, and in-home care designed to address the growing needs of older adults and their families. In fiscal 2005, 8,499 adults and seniors received care.
• 57 Residential housing programs supporting individuals with disabilities or other special needs living in their communities. In fiscal 2005, 4,534 children and adults received residential care.
• 102 Camping and recreation programs nationwide including day camps, recreation programs and residential camping for children and adults with disabilities or other special needs. In fiscal 2005, 44,370 children and adults enjoyed these programs.
• 225 Support services programs providing organized support groups, equipment loan and assistive technology, financial aid assistance, transportation programs, public health education, professional health education, information and referral services, and other support services. In fiscal 2005, 217,710 people received support services.

Disabilities served include: autism, speech, language and hearing disorders; spinal cord injury; stroke; head trauma; amputation; developmental disabilities; learning disabilities; polio; spina bifida; cerebral palsy; muscular dystrophy; and Alzheimer’s disease. Easter Seals also assists families with disability screening and preventative programs.