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from you!
How would you like to learn about us?
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Click on the links to let us know by e-mail or call 217. 429-1052!
General e-mail:
info@easterseals-ci.org
Jan Kelsheimer,
President
E-Mail:
jankelsh@easterseals-ci.org
Phone:
217.429.1052
800-500-7325
Fax:
217.423.7605
Easter Seals Address:
2715 N. 27th Street
Decatur, IL 62526
To view our policy:
Easter Seals
Privacy Policy
First Giving Home Page:
www.firstgiving.com/easterseals
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I
volunteer?
Who benefits from
Easter Seals programs?
How does Easter
Seals receive its funding?
What do I need
to do to borrow a wheelchair?
How do I sign my child up for
Therapy?
Who can
attend Discovery Depot Child Care Center?
How much of my
donation will go to Easter Seals Central Illinois?
Q: How can I volunteer?
A: We need fundraising volunteers, people to serve on
committees and people to be actively involved in program activities. To inquire about volunteer opportunities, call
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Q: Who
benefits from Easter Seals programs?
A: Easter Seals programs range from helping the very young to
the very old. Those with permanent or temporary disabilities can receive help, as well as, any child
needing daycare services, with or without disabilities. Some services have a fee or
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Q: How
does Easter Seals Receive its funding?
A: Easter Seals receives grants, Federal Government funds, United Way
donations, fees from third party
payers for speech, physical therapy services, and child care fees.
We also raise funds through donations from clubs, organizations, individuals,
businesses, and special grants as
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Q: What
do I need to do to borrow a wheelchair, walker, shower chair, cane, hospital
bed, or ramp?
A: A doctor's prescription is needed to borrow a wheelchair or
any medical equipment loaned for a 3-month period of time, or
less. A donation is requested. Contact Kay at 429-1052 ext. 101. top
Q: How do I
sign my up for Therapy?
A: A doctor's prescription is needed. We accept public aid
medical cards and/or insurance. Applications for fee reductions or scholarships
are available.. Contact Gaye at (217) 429-1052 ext. 107 to make an appointment.
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Q: Who can attend Discovery Depot
Child Care Center?
A: Any child, ages 6 weeks to 6 years, who needs full time child care. We care for up to 45 children, providing pre-Kindergarten skills, potty
training, and nutritional meals, served in a family-style
setting. We accept child care subsidy
payments and private pay. We can provide quality care for children with
and without disabilities in our inclusive setting. Call Margie at 429-1052 ext.
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Q: How much of
my donation will go to Easter Seals Central Illinois?
A: 93% of our contributions will stay in the Central Illinois
area for direct services to over 1200 clients each year.
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