Medical Supplies and Equipment Program...
Easter Seals loans medical supplies and convalescent equipment to those in
need. These include portable ramps, wheelchairs, portable commodes, walkers and many other types of equipment.
We also have an adaptive tricycle loan program in conjunction with Reid Hospital & Health Care Services, P.T. Department.
Scholarship...
We award one $500 scholarship yearly to a graduating senior in Wayne and
Union Counties who is pursuing a health-related or teaching career focusing on working with persons with disabilities.
This scholarship is sponsored soley by a donor restricted fund.
Patient Services...
Easter Seals organizes socially interactive activities for youth with
disabilities. These include a variety of functions such as a trip to the Indiana State Fair and a day of fun at the
annual Activities Day.
We willingly provide or attempt to locate needed information for families
of persons with disabilities, or other persons seeking an understanding of a disability. Easter Seals will refer those
we cannot help to the proper agencies for furhter assistance.
We provide educational awareness of disabilities through school and
community activities. The Awareness of Individual Differences Program travels to first and fourth grade classes throughout
Wayne and Union Counties to help children without disabilities obtain an awareness of and sensitivity to their peers with
disabilities.
Camping for Persons with Disabilities...
Our organization is served by several camps including Camp Isanogel
near Muncie and Recreation Unlimited, Ashley, Ohio, and Camp Riley near Martinsville, Indiana.
Camp sessions are available for ages eight through adult for both six and twelve days.
The camps are designed and equipped to meet the needs of persons with disabilities.
