IN·NO·VATE
(verb) make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods and ideas; to do something in a new way.
We innovate disability programs and services
to meet the needs of our community
Music therapist keeps the music playing during COVID
Our Staff knows how important routine is to many of the people and families we serve at Easterseals. So when COVID-19 struck, making new safety protocols and procedures seem familiar and as similar to existing routines as they could was a top priority. Maria’s music therapist did this by switching their sessions to FaceTime.
Although Maria’s disability limited her vision, the sessions let her music therapist see and interact with Maria without having to be in the home, keeping everyone safe while still making beautiful music together.
Jennifer educates our friends at the library
A staff member, Jennifer, was asked to do an in-service at a local library. The library ensures that all their staff receive autism training, so Jennifer believed it would just be a few new staff members from the library.
When she arrived, it turned out the library had found the trainings so useful, they invited libraries from four other communities to join them.
Jennifer said they went over the allotted time because everyone was so interested and had so many questions.
”I love having the opportunity to provide information to the public so that the people we serve can have better experiences in the community!” Jennifer said.