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Wednesday, April 29

Easterseals Northeast Indiana Disability Self-Advocates Donate $5,000

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.

Friday, April 24

Easterseals Community Network Launches Indiana Autism Connections to Support Hoosier Families

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.

Wednesday, February 25

FSSA announces Medicaid waiver capacity update

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.

Tuesday, February 10

Foellinger Foundation Awards Multi-year Operating Support to Easterseals Northeast Indiana

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.

Friday, January 30

Lincoln Financial Foundation Supports Employment Services

Lincoln Financial Foundation has awarded a $30,000 grant to Easterseals Northeast Indiana to help prepare individuals with disabilities for workplace success.

Friday, January 30

Easterseals Northeast Indiana Board Adds Brouwer, Grabner

Easterseals Northeast Indiana is welcoming two new members to its board of directors this month: Allen Brouwer and Brittany Grabner.

Friday, January 23

Edward M. and Mary McCrea Wilson Foundation Grant Supports Assistive Technology Needs

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.

Tuesday, January 13

Foellinger Foundation Grant Supports AI Innovations at Easterseals Northeast Indiana

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.

Tuesday, January 13

Indiana Arts Commission Supports Easterseals Art Project

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.

Monday, December 22

English, Bonter, Mitchell Foundation Grants Support AI Innovations, Operations

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.

Friday, December 19

Don Wood Foundation Grant Supports STEM Activities for Autism Social Club at Easterseals Northeast Indiana

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.

Wednesday, December 17

Community Foundation Honors Jones for Exceptional Service to People with Disabilities in Whitley County

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.