In celebration of Pay It Forward Day on April 28, self-advocates from Easterseals Northeast Indiana presented a total of $5,000 in donations, with support from WindSwell Foundation, to local nonprofits that are creating a more inclusive community for people with disabilities.
Easterseals Community Network (ECN), in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana (Anthem) and RepuCare, is launching Indiana Autism Connections, an innovative care coordination program designed to support children and adolescents on the autism spectrum and their families.
The Bureau of Disabilities Services (BDS) monitors waiver capacity and has identified that there is limited capacity remaining on the Family Supports (FS) and Community Integration and Habilitation (CIH) Medicaid waivers.
The Foellinger Foundation has awarded a grant totaling $405,000 over three years to support Easterseals Northeast Indiana in empowering people with disabilities for success in all areas of their lives. The grant will be made in three annual installments of $135,000 for general operating support.
Lincoln Financial Foundation has awarded a $30,000 grant to Easterseals Northeast Indiana to help prepare individuals with disabilities for workplace success.
Easterseals Northeast Indiana is welcoming two new members to its board of directors this month: Allen Brouwer and Brittany Grabner.
Easterseals Northeast Indiana has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Edward M. and Mary McCrea Wilson Foundation to support assistive technology that helps people with disabilities live with greater confidence and independence.
Foellinger Foundation has awarded a $50,000 capacity-building grant to Easterseals Northeast Indiana. The funds will support increased organizational efficiency through strategic use of artificial intelligence.
Indiana Arts Commission has awarded a $4,000 Arts Project Support grant to Easterseals Northeast Indiana to support a pilot project using art therapy to promote positive emotional expression.
The English, Bonter, Mitchell Foundation recently awarded a grant of $75,000 to Easterseals Northeast Indiana to support artificial intelligence initiatives that will increase efficiency and effectiveness and an additional $100,00 for general operating support in 2026.
The Don Wood Foundation has awarded a $15,000 grant to Easterseals Northeast Indiana to support STEM-related activities to engage youth with autism ages 6 to 13.
To honor her extraordinary commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities, the Community Foundation of Whitley County has awarded the 2025 Dennis and Judith Hudson Commitment of the Heart Award to Kelsie Jones.