Autism school a hit in its rookie year

Posted by Maurice Snell on August 24th, 2009

Saturday was a special day at Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago. To celebrate the one-year anniversary of our state-of-the-art Therapeutic School and Center for Autism Research, Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago organized the first annual Running Bases for Independence (RBI for you baseball fans).

The softball tournament featured sponsors such as the CENTURY 21 Real Estate Corporation, CVS Read More » »

Maurice and Patricia on the air!

Posted by Maurice Snell on July 24th, 2009

Last Sunday was a special day for me and my colleague, Patricia Wright. We were two willing people on a mission: our mission was to convey information to families about autism. That’s what we both did Sunday, discussing autism with Bill Jurek from CRIS Radio (950 AM) in Chicago.

When I first met Bill from the radio station, I noticed something Read More » »

Hizzonor, Maurice Snell

Posted by Maurice Snell on May 6th, 2009

In all the excitement of meeting White Sox players last week, and going to that White Sox game, I forgot to mention one very important thing in my post about Autism Awareness Month.

Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley came to Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago Read More » »

Maurice: Autism Awareness Month redux

Posted by Maurice Snell on April 30th, 2009

April has been a great month! Many organizations helped celebrate Autism Awareness month nationwide, including our very own Easter Seals.I have been busy myself, going around and out of town meeting new faces and telling my life story. It all started with a trip to Great Read More » »

Strike a Boom! Maurice on Obama’s bowling score

Posted by Maurice Snell on March 24th, 2009

It has been a busy first two months for our 44th President Barack Obama. In those first two months, President Obama has issued a promise of change to a whole new America. As with every other president, it is not a cakewalk. There have been numerous topics for President Obama to deal with — the economic stimulus plan, AIG bonuses, Read More » »

Maurice reaches new heights at the Sears Tower

Posted by Maurice Snell on December 2nd, 2008

I welcome you all to this FUN holiday season. I hope every one of you has already finished your Christmas shopping! If not, you have 23 days left until Christmas to buy presents for your loved ones!

I’m writing to you about the great changes Easter Seals made prior Read More » »

Maurice + Ozzie Guillen = a good team for autism services

Posted by Maurice Snell on November 24th, 2008

This past weekend was another annual holiday gala for Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago. More importantly, it marked another beginning of Easter Seals and what future lies ahead. Many people showed up to support many different services Easter Seals has to offer through the Chicago area, Read More » »

“Yes I Can!” — Obama victory inspires Maurice

Posted by Maurice Snell on November 6th, 2008

It has taken a few days to gather my thoughts after the excitement of Tuesday. I wasn’t able to go to the Obama rally in grant Park, but I enjoyed every minute of it on television! Before the election I held a mock election Read More » »

Maurice reports in from White Sox Field

Posted by Maurice Snell on August 8th, 2008

Tuesday was the grand opening and unveiling of the new White Sox Field, Easter Seals’ “field of dreams.” White Sox Field is a softball field designed for people with autism, and it is located right next to the new Therapeutic School and Center for Read More » »

Maurice Snell inspires Joe Mantegna, and vice-versa

Posted by Maurice Snell on June 16th, 2008

Friday, June 13 turned out to be a lucky day for Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago. Emmy and Tony Award winner Joe Mantegna returned to his native Chicago to share his perspective of Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago’s New Therapeutic School and Center for Autism Read More » »