Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

01/20/2026

Save the date for our annual benefit gala on April 18, 2026, at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago!

Sip, savor, and celebrate the incredible achievements happening at Easterseals every day. Join us for our premier special event – featuring cocktails, a Michelin-starred chef–curated dinner, a can’t-miss silent auction, and dancing to the high-energy sounds of the THE CHICAGO CATZ.
Sponsorships and tickets available at link in caption.

01/16/2026

PBS NewsHour shares "more than a quarter of all parents of children with disabilities say they struggle to find appropriate childcare for their kids." We can help. We have openings at our Lily Garden Child Care Center- where every child is welcomed, supported, and celebrated.

Contact us to learn more or schedule a tour at 630.261.6283.

More than a quarter of all parents of children with disabilities say they struggle to find appropriate childcare for their kids. And even for those who do, many say their kids routinely encounter discrimination, like being excluded from field trips and some classes. Judy Woodruff reports for our ser...

01/15/2026

Thank you to Elgin Township Community Mental Health Board for their generous grant to support our Mental Health & Family Support Services. We appreciate your partnership to ensure children with disabilities and their families receive the care and resources they need to thrive in an inclusive community.

01/14/2026

Cold weather is here again, but there are plenty of options to keep kids moving and engaged indoors! ❄️

Our Occupational Therapy team created a list of fun, winter-friendly sensory motor activities your family can enjoy. These activities support movement, coordination, and sensory development while turning chilly days into meaningful playtime.

Discover more activity ideas here: https://bit.ly/4jsSISK

01/13/2026

Celebrating Elijah's graduation from speech-language therapy and journey at Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley! 🎉

Born prematurely at 32 weeks, Elijah received physical, occupational, and speech-language therapies, along with social work services, and thrived in our inclusive Lily Garden Child Care Center program.

Most recently, Elijah worked with his Speech-Language Pathologist, Kristen Harries, MS, CCC-SLP, to strengthen articulation and motor planning through fun, movement-based activities—like obstacle courses paired with practicing words and full sentences. Today, Elijah is communicating confidently at an age-appropriate level!

“The journey through each service was a major team effort, and we are so thankful for every person who has been part of Elijah's past 7 years.” said, Elijah's mom, Heather.

We are proud of you, Elijah, and honored to have been part of your growth. We can’t wait to see all the milestones ahead!

01/10/2026

Join our upcoming course!

Learn about the benefits of modeling an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device for a child at our next live webinar course on February 27-28 while earning continuing education credit. Research shows if all of a child's communication partners know how to effectively model a child's speech-generating device, it creates an ideal environment for learning and success.

Learn more and register at: https://bit.ly/4jwgL3n

01/09/2026

Now Hiring — Come grow with us! ✨

Looking for a workplace where collaboration, purpose, and people truly matter? Join a team that’s inclusive, supportive with a fun environment.

We’re hiring across departments and welcoming passionate professionals—from physical therapists, teachers, therapy aides, and administrative team members.

Ready to build a career that makes a difference every day? Explore our open roles: https://bit.ly/3XYpXUD

01/06/2026

Thank you to PJ and Scouts BSA - Troop 89 Downers Grove, IL for starting our year with fun and creativity! They organized 600 craft kits to support our clients from January through June! These kits are full of engaging development activities for children and their siblings to use during therapy appointments or at home.

We are so grateful for your time, dedication, and support of our mission—your impact truly makes a difference! ✨

01/02/2026

Start the new year right with our free confidential Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ-3 & ASQ- SE2), a trusted tool by pediatricians and used for over 20 years to track child development and social emotional skills from 1 month to age 5.

Get started at https://bit.ly/45DKWOh

Easterseals ofrece a padres y cuidadores acceso gratuito al Cuestionario de Edades y Etapas® (ASQ-3 & ASQ-SE2), disponible en línea y confidencial. El ASQ-3 es un conjunto de cuestionarios que les ayuda a seguir el desarrollo de su hijo desde el primer mes hasta los 5 años.

Realice hoy mismo la evaluación gratuita y confidencial. https://bit.ly/45DKWOh

01/01/2026

Wishing you a healthy, bright New Year! ✨🎉
As we step into 2025, we’re excited to continue empowering children with disabilities and their families across our communities.
Our services resume January 5!

12/29/2025

🎉 That’s a wrap on 2025 at Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley 🎉

This year showed us the power of connection—and the impact we can make together for children with disabilities and their families.

Help connect more children to essential therapy services with a year-end gift: eastersealsdfvr.org/donate

Thank you for your support, and cheers to what’s ahead in 2026! ✨

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12/27/2025

Thank you to Fox Valley United Way for their generous grant to support our Mental Health & Family Support services. We appreciate your help to ensure children with disabilities and their families receive the care and resources they need to thrive in an inclusive community.