CVS Caremark All Kids Can™ grants help families with autism


Posted by Beth Finke on April 30th, 2008

The Easter Seals 2008 Training Conference Awards Banquet was Monday night, and man, I’m still stuffed.

Still happy, too. Here’s why: In addition to the well-deserved awards Easter Seals gave out to individuals at the dinner Monday night, CVS Caremark Charitable Trust awarded $350,000 in grants to different Easter Seals autism programs across the country. This means the Trust …Read More » »

Increase autism awareness: Act for Autism


Posted by Beth Finke on April 2nd, 2008

Easter Seals is taking advantage of Autism Awareness Month to make sure people are aware that … autism is treatable. Seems like such a simple concept, doesn’t it? But it’s surprising how many people are, well … unaware.

It’s true: autism is treatable! Just ask my friend Barbara Gaither. You might recognize Barbara’s name — she’s posted a few blogs here …Read More » »

Get the word out — it’s Autism Awareness Month


Posted by Patricia Wright on April 1st, 2008

Autism Awareness Month begins today, so start looking (and listening!) for Easter Seals on TV, on radio and in the print media.

We’re committed to helping people understand that autism is treatable, early intervention improves outcomes, and funding is necessary for appropriate services and supports. These are the messages that I want to send through the media. And, lucky for …Read More » »

Governor awarded for autism advocacy


Posted by Bob Glowacki on March 26th, 2008

Well, we had plenty of excitement yesterday with a visit from Jim Doyle — he’s the governor of Wisconsin. He came to our adult day services center in Wauwatosa to receive the National Easter Seals Outstanding Advocate of the Year award. Governor Doyle received the award for his work towards improving access to services and his support in …Read More » »

CNN wants to hear your autism story


Posted by Lisa Tate on March 24th, 2008

On Wednesday, April 2, CNN Medical News is planning to devote their entire day to autism coverage.

If autism touches your life, CNN wants to hear your story. They are hoping to dispel misconceptions about the disorder in a report called Myths of Autism and are interested in what you think the prevailing myths about autism are.

I’m planning on submitting …Read More » »

It’s Easter Seals time!


Posted by Beth Finke on March 21st, 2008

This Sunday is Easter, and that holiday always brings Easter Seals to mind. We sometimes get questions at this time of year about how we got our name, or how the seal campaign began.

These questions and more were answered this morning when James E. Williams, Jr., the President and Chief Executive Officer of Easter Seals, was interviewed on national …Read More » »

Dreams come true for Easter Seals staff member


Posted by Beth Finke on March 20th, 2008

When their house got hit by Hurricane Katrina, Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast (AL) staff member Lydia Gaudet and her family decided they could live with the damage. She and her husband Steven immersed themselves in disaster relief, and their eight children helped clean up neighborhood yards.

The family’s selfless dedication to helping others inspired members of the …Read More » »

Scottie dresses fancy in Atlanta


Posted by Barbara Gaither on February 26th, 2008

Well, February 12 was a very exciting day for Scottie. The Easter Seals West Georgia affiliate (right here in our home town of Columbus) arranged for him to go to Atlanta, our state capital, that day. They said our Rep. Vance Smith (R.-Ga.) would be recognizing Scottie for being selected …Read More » »

Super Tuesday, autism, and secret ballots


Posted by Beth Finke on February 4th, 2008

Tomorrow’s Super Tuesday! If you live in one of the states holding a primary, you might want to take a last-minute look at what the candidates have to say about autism before you duck into the voting booth.

In November, Katy Beh Neas blogged about autism being …Read More » »

Pop the cork… and the bubble wrap! Autism wallpaper wins!


Posted by Beth Finke on January 28th, 2008

Happy Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, everyone! As if the invention of bubble wrap 
alone isn’t enough reason to celebrate, we also have outstanding news about this year’s Bubble Wrap® Competition for Young Inventors.

Yes! Get out your dancing shoes! Sealed Air Corporation announced the big Bubble Wrap Invention winners today, and …Read More » »