Easter Seals, Inc.

Easter Seals, Inc., also known as Easter Seals, operates as a non-profit organization that provides services for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and physical and mental disabilities in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Australia. The company offers medical rehabilitation services, including assistive technology, early intervention, and mental health, as well as occupational, speech-language, and recreational therapy services that focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disabilities to help individuals live with independence. It also offers employment and training services, including workforce development services, such as employment planning, industry-based programs, job placement competitive and senior community service employment, and work services; vocational evaluation and assessment services, including interest inventories, personal interviews, standardized tests, work samples, the observation of work related behaviors, and community based job shadows or trials; and assistive technology and job accommodations. In addition, the company offers adult and senior services, such as supported living and various residential options, adult day centers, in-home care, transportation, and caregiver support; children services; camping and recreation services; summer camp and active living programs, and respite facilities; and specialized mobility and access equipment. It serves young children, older adults, military service members, veterans, and people living with autism. Easter Seals, Inc. was formerly known as National Easter Seal Society, Incorporated and changed its name to Easter Seals, Inc. in June 2000. The company was founded in 1919 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.