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Driver Evaluation and
Training provided
services for 168
individuals, including
first-time drivers with
disabilities and previous
drivers with multiple
medical conditions or
age-related changes.
During the year, 1,253
assistive technology
equipment loans were
made. Five full-day
technology trainings
were offered and we
taught students at 8
universities.
Community Day
Supports provided
individualized day
programs and learning
experiences for 159
individuals with special
needs or disabilities.
I WANT TO BE INDEPENDENT.
Chris developed a tumor on his spinal cord.
Once removed, Chris was paralyzed from the
waist down. A busy husband and father, Chris
knew he wanted to get his life back on track
as soon as possible.
“Driving was my first goal since that increased
my independence and eliminated other
obstacles. Easter Seals Crossroads made the
whole process easy for me, “ said Chris.
“My life has definitely changed; I do things
differently now. When my 8-year-old son
asked me if these changes were going to be
forever, I told him that being different isn’t a
bad thing. He now pretends that my van
(with a ramp and equipment) is a spaceship,”
said Chris.
As a young child, Brooke utilized physical
therapy services at Easter Seals Crossroads.
Since her family was familiar with the quality
of our programs, they returned to the place
that felt like family to them when they
needed a day program that would help
Brooke become as independent as possible.
Brooke now participates in Community Day
Supports at Easter Seals Crossroads for day
programs, including life skills and recreation
therapy.
“On a scale from 1 to 10, I give Easter Seals
Crossroads a 12. Brooke continues to make
progress every day and she absolutely loves
it here. The staff are wonderful,” said dad Errol.
Var is a college student who uses
technology to increase his independence.
Because of limited use of his arms, Var uses
a special chair and power desk to work.
“Easter Seals Crossroads has helped me do
things that I had not been able to do. I want
to live my life on my own as independently
as possible; assistive technology helps me
do that,” said Var.
Clinical technology services at Easter Seals
Crossroads include evaluations, training
and technical support for people with
disabilities. The INDATA Project (INDiana
Assistive Technology Act) is a federally
funded project designed to increase access
to assistive technology.
Visit eastersealstech.com to learn more.
I WANT MY CHILD TO BE HAPPY.
Ali wanted to make new friends; a goal she
accomplished by attending Camp R.O.C.K.S!
This unique camp is available for young
people who are on the autism spectrum.
Eighty campers enjoyed a one-week,
overnight experience at beautiful Bradford
Woods in southern Indiana.
Ali has enjoyed Camp R.O.C.K.S! for eight
years. She loves horseback riding, outdoor
activities, crafts and especially loves making
new friends.
“Camp R.O.C.K.S! has helped Ali become
more confident and self-sufficient. It has
provided her with an incredible camp
experience,” said mom Diane.
Camp R.O.C.K.S!
provided an outdoor
camp experience for
80 children and
adolescents who
are on the autism
spectrum.
Israel wanted desperately to ride a
two-wheel bicycle independently and iCan
Bike — an intensive one-week program
available for individuals with special needs
or disabilities — set him on his way. The
program is offered through iCan Shine in
partnership with Easter Seals Crossroads,
Rainbow’s End Optimist Club and Indy
Parks.
Forty individuals participated with the
assistance of over 80 volunteers. “I wonder
if volunteers have any idea of what a
difference they make for families like ours;
we could not do this on our own,” said
Israel’s father, Israel.
iCan Bike provided the
opportunity for 40
individuals with special
needs or disabilities to
learn how to ride a
two-wheel bicycle.
Josiah returned to CampAbility for his fifth
year and enjoyed field trips, outdoor play,
horseback riding, football day with the
Center Grove high school team and more.
“CampAbility has always felt right. It is
exactly what our family has needed — a
loving, caring, warm environment that
Josiah loves. Camp introduced me to things
that I never even thought about for Josiah
— things like football and horseback riding.
I just want Josiah to be happy,” said mom
Charletta.
Multiple two-week sessions are offered
each year for children with disabilities or
special needs.
CampAbility provided
a unique camp
experience for 78
children with special
needs or disabilities.
Additionally, we held
152 respite events for
families who qualified.
Employment staff
placed 145 people
with disabilities
into permanent
positions and
arranged 83
internships with
community
employers.
An ISO 9001:2008
certified, social
enterprise, Crossroads
Industrial Services
provided assembly,
packaging and supply
chain solutions with
80 percent of its
workforce consisting
of people with
disabilities.
Veteran Services
helped over 100
veterans find work
and helped hundreds
more connect with
important services
through Rally Point
Resource Fairs in
their communities.
William began working at Crossroads
Industrial Services 12 years ago as a
production employee. He advanced within
the organization to become a line leader,
and he continues to excel with the diverse
and ever-changing needs of his job.
Alfred, a US Army veteran, contacted
Easter Seals Crossroads when he needed
employment assistance. Alfred had the skills
he needed for many jobs, but found he
needed help with resume development,
interviewing skills and networking.
William was diagnosed with a rare form of
macular degeneration that currently does
not limit him on his job, but he knows that if
his vision changes, he can seek assistance
through job coaches or assistive technology.
Veteran Services staff members worked
with Alfred to identify his interests and
skills, and he soon found an employment
match suited to his abilities. He is a project
manager and inspector in the city of
Brownsburg.
I WANT TO WORK.
The Employment Division connects qualified
adults with disabilities to careers in our
community. Conan participated in Project
SEARCH at Community Health Network
hospitals during his final year of high school.
Developed for adults with developmental
disabilities, Project SEARCH provides
opportunities to gain work skills through
hospital rotations.
Once Conan completed the program, he
worked with our Employment Division to
put his skills to work. Conan now works in a
Washington Township elementary school
and loves his job. “I want to be a good adult
and a role model,” said Conan.
“I have gained a lot more than money from
this job; I now have an extended family,” said
William.
Visit crossroadsindustrialservices.org to learn more.
“I know that Veteran Services at Easter Seals
Crossroads will continue to be there for me
and for all the other veterans out there who
need resources,” said Alfred.
I WANT TO COMMUNICATE.
Nine-year-old Kayla sustained a traumatic
brain injury after an accident when she was
1½ years old. Doctors told her family that
she would not be able to walk; it was a
huge hurdle, but hard-working Kayla is
now walking and learning to communicate.
“We owe it all to therapists at Easter Seals
Crossroads; we stuck it out and now it feels
like our home away from home. Our
long-term goal is communication; Kayla is
learning to sign and use a communication
board,” said mom LaShaunna.
Easter Seals Crossroads offers early
intervention and outpatient services that
include physical, occupational and speech
therapy for children and adolescents.
We served 348
children (ages 3+) in
outpatient therapy
and provided
contract therapy
to 681 students in
charter and
private schools.
Celeste and her family face many challenges
as they are one of the many families living
with autism in our community. They found
support and resources from Autism Services
at Easter Seals Crossroads.
Nine-year-old Celeste is making great
progress as she works toward gaining
communication skills with augmentative
communication services, as well as
improved life skills through behavioral
treatment services.
“Every day is a new challenge; when Celeste
masters one skill, we move to the next. I
have seen great progress and with Easter
Seals Crossroads, I have my hopes really
high,” said mom Lucila.
We provided services
to 274 individuals
in our Autism
Diagnostic Clinic
and Behavioral
Treatment Services.
ASL interpreting and case management
services helped Judith in many ways.
Judith uses ASL to communicate, and she
has found that Deaf Community Services
at Easter Seals Crossroads has been a link
to communication for her.
“They help me understand what is going
on in so many ways. I use interpreters
when I need them and I benefit from case
management services,” said Judith. “I love
the fact that I can contact them when I
need help; they are always there for me,”
said Judith.
Deaf Community Services is driven by its
commitment to act as a link between the
hearing and deaf communities.
Deaf Community
Services provided
ASL interpreting and
case management
to 1,129 individuals.
I WANT TO GIVE BACK.
DONATE. VOLUNTEER. ATTEND AN EVENT.
Board of Directors
President / CEO
J. Patrick Sandy
Easter Seals Crossroads
Officers
Kenneth V. Kobe, Chair
Barnes & Thornburg LLP, retired
Steve Stevens, 1st Vice Chair
Financial Guide
nd
Vice Chair
Eli Lilly and Company
Stephen D. Orander, Treasurer
Sharp Business Systems
Directors
Rebecca A. Barton, University of Indianapolis
Philip C. Belt, VMS BioMarketing
Mike Bogan, MD, Irvington Radiologists, retired
William S. Coleman Jr, Attorney, retired
Kelly Copes-Anderson, Eli Lilly and Company
Rick Copple, Community Health Network
Darlisa Davis, First Merchants
Rebecca Feldman, MD
Eli Lilly and Company, retired
Fran Gale, Gale Force Software Corp, retired
Steve Gillman, PE, Eli Lilly and Company, retired
James M. Hammond III, INARF, retired
Krista Hoffmann-Longtin, IUPUI
Dave Moore, IBM, retired
Dawn Neal, Eli Lilly and Company, retired
Markus Saba, Eli Lilly and Company
Gary Stehle, Sotheby’s International Realty
Scott Teffeteller, Community Health Network
Harold J. Tenbarge, Eli Lilly and Company
Philip Whistler, Ice Miller LLP
Advisory Board
Brett Behrens, Katz, Sapper & Miller
Kristine Bouaichi, Ice Miller LLP
Sheri Kendall
Column Capital Wealth Management
Courtney Lloyd, Star Financial
Bradley Moore, Liberty Mutual
Dean Weseli, Windsor Group, Ltd.
Guild Representative
Linda Knoderer
Medical Director
Chuck Dietzen, MD
“I had a good feeling about
Easter Seals Crossroads after
a coworker who was on the
Board introduced me to
the agency,” said Paula Taylor
“With such a strong focus
on ability and achieving
the best in life, Easter Seals
Crossroads embraces
service to all individuals — from young children to older
adults. We move mountains every day at Easter Seals
Crossroads, and I am proud to say I have been on the
Board in some capacity for over ten years,” said Paula.
Independence
Gifts of $25,000 and up
Araminta Gates La Mar
Charitable Remainder Trust
Community Health Network
Julia Brink Charitable Trust
Marion Fishback Intermill
Fenstermaker Fund
Nina Mason Pulliam
Charitable Trust
Source America
United Way of Central Indiana
Capital Projects Fund
United Way of Central Indiana
Facilities Maintenance Fund
William and Elizabeth Jennings
Charitable Trust
Empowerment
Volunteering
of 699 volunteers representing over 9,000 hours of
service. Our volunteers work directly with children
and adults with disabilities in program areas; they
represent us at community events; they provide
skills-based assistance in program areas; and they
help with agency needs such as landscaping and
general maintenance. We welcome individual
volunteers and we create Days of Service activities
for larger groups.
Fundraising Events
Signature fundraisers for Easter Seals Crossroads
are made possible through the generosity of our
friends and sponsors.
• In February we partner with Century 21 Scheetz
to provide Bingo Bonanza at the Northside
Knights of Columbus.
• The Ability Lunch presented by Community
Health Network occurs in the spring and features
an inspiring speaker and stories of ability.
• In October we gather for a night of fun at Hallow’s
Eve and have a hauntingly good time with music,
food and spirits.
Dean Weseli became involved with Easter Seals
Crossroads as a volunteer after attending the annual
Ability Lunch and learning about the agency. He
volunteered for two years in our respite program for
adults and was so impressed by the quality of services
that he gladly accepted a
Board position.
“I wanted to become
involved in something
that I could be passionate
about. Volunteering was a
great introduction to an
agency that truly does
improve the quality of
people’s lives,” said Dean.
Gifts of $10,000 to $24,999
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Century 21 Scheetz
Crossroads Guild
Nicholas H. Noyes Jr. Memorial
Foundation, Inc.
V Curt Silverthorne
Charitable Foundation
Opportunity
Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999
Frances Strong Jordan Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Hahn
Hoover Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth V. Kobe
Dawn Neal
University of Indianapolis
Dignity
Gifts of $2,500 to $4,999
Aon Corporation
Philip C. Belt
John L. Boss III
Kelly Copes and Arvie Anderson
Dr. and Mrs. Andrew M. Dahlem
Duke Energy Foundation
ExactTarget
Stephen C. Gillman
Ice Miller LLP
Kiwanis Foundation
of Indianapolis
Lilly Endowment, Inc.
Monarch Beverage
Stephen D. Orander
Rainbow's End Optimist Club
Amy and N. Clay Robbins
Sertoma Club of North
Downtown Indianapolis
Diane and George Seybert
Stonegate Mortgage Corporation
Harold Tenbarge
Tube Processing Corporation
VMS BioMarketing
Ability
Gifts of $1,000 to $2,499
Vally Allen
Dr. and Mrs. John D. Ayres
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Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Robert J. Barr
Dr. and Mrs. Michael L. Bogan
Capital Cities LLC
Century 21 Rasmussen
Mr. and Mrs. William S. Coleman Jr.
James S. Cunning and Lisa Stone
Angie Danner
Delta Faucet Company
Dr. and Mrs. Richard DiMarchi
Elements Financial
Mr. and Mrs. Jack B. Ellett
Epsilon Sigma Alpha —
Various Chapters
The Exhibit House
Faegre Baker & Daniels
Drs. Rebecca and Richard Feldman
Fidelity National Title
Financial Resource Center
First Merchants Bank
Dr. Jennifer and Scott E. Fogo
Fusion Alliance
Fran and Richard Gale
The Glo Run
HSA Home Warranty
Michael P. Hutson
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lammers
Marketing Tech Blog
Marshall L. McConnell
Mr. and Mrs. C. David Moore
Eric R. Moy
M S Management Associates
Anne G. Murphy
Nestlé Water
Richard Newsome
Old National Bankcorp
Ann and Charles Preston
Robertson Financial
Charlene C. Roth
J. Patrick Sandy
Susan and Scott Saunders
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Schnaith
Mr. and Mrs. Larry J. Schuchman
Sharp Business Systems
Simon Property Group, Inc.
Smith Family Fund
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Spolnik
Stanley Security Systems
Stock Yards Bank and Trust
Superior Van & Mobility
Margo A. Taylor
Technology Innovation Group
Scott Teffeteller
Dr. Michael P. Turberg
Van Tress Enterprises
Mr. and Mrs. Brian L. Verbarg
Dean Weseli
Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Whistler
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Wilken
Mr. and Mrs. Wade Wingler
Benefactor
Gifts of $500 to $999
Absorb Entertainment
ADP
American United Life Insurance
Gary Denney and Louise Bakker
Carolyn J. Baumgartle
Best Times Ahead
BMW Constructors, Inc.
Kathy Clark
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Coscia
Darlisa Davis
Brian Davis
Kim A. DelPrince
Diesel's Sports Grille
Dennis L. Dininger
Ernie Pyle VFW Post No. 1120
Sherry L. Floyd
Mr. and Mrs. Luke Groser
Katie and Tim Harris
Huntington National Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Knight
Loreda and Troy Knoderer
Stacie Kunz
Frances R. Leist
Lemcke Landscape, Inc.
Nova Home Inspections
Brent M. Pierce
Pony Express Riders of Indiana, Inc.
Curtiss F. Quirin
Mr. and Mrs. Ashraff A. Rampersaud
RealBiz360
Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Reindl
Anne H. Renihan
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Robinson
The Saltsburg Fund: Don W. Buttrey
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Sandy
Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Sandy Jr.
Shepherd Insurance and
Financial Services, Inc.
Diane C. Sweeney
Glenn M. Swisher, Jr.
Union Jack Pub
UPS
VoicePad
Jane and Dick Warner
Donald E. Weberus
The Windsor Group
Winthrop Supply Company, Inc.
Supporter
Gifts of $250 to $499
Linda J. Allanson
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Appel
Jean Blackwell
Jackie Blankenship
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Boxman
Carolyn Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Canada
Darlene I. Carpenter
Kathy S. Carpenter
Cascade Irrigation Systems
Central Nine Career Center
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Cunningham
Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Dick
Debra S. and Thomas Easterday
Fastsigns
R. Keith Fox
J. Frame
Randall W. France
Troy Frisz
Meaghan Fukunaga
Warren L. Gorsuch Jr.
Green is Good
Heather Halliburton
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Hammond III
Brendon C. Harbron
Christine M. Hill
Jeffrey Hokanson
HOPE Plumbing
Liza Ilag
Terrence N. Jenkins
Jewish Federation of
Greater Indianapolis, Inc.
Douglas Karr
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kaspar
Sheri Kendall
Mr. and Mrs. David Lemler
Robert W. Martin
Carter Mathews
Bradley Moore
Char Niemczura
Mr. and Mrs. David Otto
Marsha G. Ritter
John Robertson
John D. Sauder
Lori L. Schaefer
Security Home Inspections
Anita W. Sherman
Allison South
Pat Spence
Dawn Tabler
Christi M. Van Ness
Joan Warrick
Mr. and Mrs. Seth F. Williams
David R. Winberg
Patron
Gifts of $100 to $249
Aaron Akanlu
Patricia Allen
Alvin Alviar
Kathy Amber-Meiser
Rebecca L. Andria
Greta T. Binkley
Bridget Bonham
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Busch
Diane Buyer
Capitol City Ford
Mitzell Channing
Steve Chase
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Childs
Lana D. Chrisman
Russell Clemens
Libby Clements
Coles Marketing
Mr. and Mrs. Steven H. Cook
Charles M. Corbin
Sandra S. Crecelius
David Cross
Genaro Dellarocco
Debbie Denhardt
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Dugan
Jennifer S. Dwyer
Mr. and Mrs. Dante Fiore
Kelli Frame
Stephanie D. Gast
Stacie Gayheart
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Gutwein
Betty J. Halliburton
Mary K. Hammel
Raymond Harding
Callie L. Herrenbruck
Julia Hipps and Tom Schroeder
Hiram I. Bearss
Detachment Marine
Robert Hoereth
Linda Hoffman
Kathryn E. Hudspeth
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Johnson
Heather Judy
Carol Swenson Jue
Mary A. Kehlenbrink
Keys Gourmet Catering —
Slider Station
Alison T. Kistner
Charlotte C. Krukenberg
Mike MacLean
Peter J. Magers
James T. Maxwell
David McCann
Amanda Meko
Kristin Grace Meyer
Therese M. Miller
Barb Millis
Kathryn Millspaugh
Mishel Dental
Channing Mitzell
Newco Metals
Leah Payne
Dr. Robert E. Pebley
Robert L. Pope and
Georgia Gilbertson
Dolores A. Prall
James D. Price
Laura Pullen
Punch Burger
Terry Quinn
LaDonna Richardson
James Rinehart
Christopher Robb
Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. Roberts
Susan Rohr
Rolls-Royce
Jane Rothbaum
Marcia Rouch
Michael K. Shaffer
Danielle Sheperd
David Shroeder
Jennifer Skinner
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery L. Smith
Will South
Mr. and Mrs. C. Richard Spaulding
Steven Spence
Freddi Stevens-Jacobi
Deborah S. Stroud
Judith Traugott
Bernard J. Tripp
Theresa Tuttle
Barbara L. West
Linda R. Whicker
I WANT TO MAKE AN IMPACT.
8%
$934,828
2%
$175,214
4%
$494,664
2%
$277,142
9%
$1,217,506
9%
$947,424
42%
$4,601,100
11%
$1,186,523
21%
$2,618,902
3%
$419,978
4%
$475,928
10%
$1,219,852
26%
$3,279,976
20%
$2,130,158
Income
14%
$1,768,571
8%
$915,054
Year ending June 30, 2015
Fees for Service *
Federal Grant Revenue
Contract Sales
Controlled Contributions
United Way
Donations
Other
7%
$881,208
Expenses
Year ending June 30, 2015
* First Steps
Indiana’s Division of Disability
& Rehabilitative Services
Insurance
School Contracts
Medicaid
Crossroads Industrial Services
Medical Rehabilitation Division
Community Day Supports
Employment & Veteran Services
Technology Services Division
Deaf Community Services
Program Support Services
Administration
Operations & Maintenance
Development & Fundraising
Easter Seals Crossroads is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization. Ending net assets as of June 30, 2015, were $31,818,369.
Easter Seals Crossroads is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.
Mission
Easter Seals Crossroads improves the lives of children
and adults with special needs, disabilities or challenges
by promoting inclusion, independence and dignity.
Locations
Main: 4740 Kingsway Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46205
p/ 317.466.1000
www.eastersealscrossroads.org
Values
Quality — Excellence in work
Respect — High regard for each person
Integrity — Honesty and accountability
Service — Consumer and family focus
South: 3215 E. Thompson Road
Indianapolis, IN 46227
p/ 317.782.8888
Vision
Easter Seals Crossroads is the premier provider
of comprehensive services to people with disabilities
or challenges. Our vision is to inspire the community
to recognize the abilities of all people, embrace
inclusion and foster independence.
Crossroads Industrial Services
8302 E. 33rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46226
p/ 317.897.7320
www.crossroadsindustrialservices.org
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1,141
Services by Age
Year ending June 30, 2015
866
883
837
640
614
433
380
Number of People Served
318
Year ending June 30, 2015
232
151
51
0-3
4-9 10-14 15-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-64 65-74 75-84 85+
Medical Rehabilitation Division ......................................2,615
Employment & Veteran Services........................................ 787
Technology Services Division ..........................................1,950
Crossroads Industrial Services ...............................................65
Deaf Community Services.................................................1,129
Total Individuals Served (Unduplicated)...............6,546
Easter Seals Crossroads
4740 Kingsway Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46205
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