Easter Seals Florida Inc
Easter Seals Florida Inc
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About this organization
Mission
Easter Seals Florida's purpose is to change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Our primary services include Inclusive Child Development, Camping and Recreation, Employment, Education, Clinical and Therapy Services, Case Management, Home-Based Early Intervention, Teen Parenting programs, and Adult Day Health Care. These services (that span throughout 40 of Florida's 67 counties), were provided to and benefit over 6800 individuals and their families each year.
About
ADULT SERVICES:ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE: EASTER SEALS' ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS SERVE ADULTS AGES 18 AND UP WITH A DISABILITY OR SPECIAL NEEDS, MEMORY IMPAIRMENT, SUCH AS ALZHEIMER'S OR OTHER DEMENTIA RELATED DISORDERS INCLUDING PARKINSON'S, STROKE AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES. MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN A FULL MULTI-SENSORY AND THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES CURRICULUM THAT ENCOURAGES AND PROMOTES INDEPENDENCE, SOCIALIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FUNCTION AND SKILLS. OUR STAFF ARE TRAINED FACILITATORS PROVIDING SEVERAL RESEARCHED-BASED AND EVIDENCE-BASED ARTS ACTIVITY PROGRAMS, ALLOWING OUR MEMBERS TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES CREATIVELY, ENHANCING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR MEMBERS, IN A HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT. RELIEVING SOCIAL ISOLATION, AS WELL AS PROVIDING RESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS, ARE IMPORTANT BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAMS. WE ARE PROUD TO ALSO SERVE MANY VETERANS. ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE SERVICES CAN BE A TRUE ALTERNATIVE TO NURSING HOME PLACEMENT, ALLOWING AN INDIVIDUAL TO CONTINUE TO LIVE AT HOME DURING ACUTE OR CHRONIC ILLNESS. EASTER SEALS SERVED 180 ADULTS THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: EASTER SEALS' EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OFFERS VOCATIONAL OPTIONS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO PROMOTE MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES BASED UPON THEIR STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS. SERVICES INCLUDE A LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (ALSO KNOWN AS ADULT DAY TRAINING) PROGRAM IN A FACILITY-BASED SETTING AND A LIFE, EMPLOYMENT-READINESS AND COMMUNITY (LEC) SKILLS PROGRAM WITH A CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE IN THE HOME AND AT WORK BY TEACHING AND DEVELOPING LIFE, EMPLOYMENT-READINESS AND COMMUNITY SKILLS. EASTER SEALS PROVIDES SHORT TERM VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING ASSISTING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO HAVE A DESIRE TO BECOME EMPLOYED IN TEH HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN THREE INTERNATIONALLY-INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS IN GUEST ROOM ATTENDANT, FRONT DESK REPRESENTATIVE, AND GUEST SERVICES THROUGH CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, AND FIELD EXPERIENCES. EASTER SEALS ALSO PROVIDES SUPERVISED WORK GROUPS WHO TRAVEL TO LOCAL BUSINESSES DAILY TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES ON-SITE AS WELL AS SUPPORTED AND ON-THE-JOB TRAINING FOR CLIENTS READY FOR COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT, ASSISTING THEM WITH PRE-EMPLOYMENT SKILLS TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT AND ON-GOING SUPPORT. THE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS ALSO ASSIST LOCAL BUSINESSES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND CONTRACTS WITH EASTER SEALS FLORIDA TO PROVIDE A COST-EFFECTIVE OPTION FOR STAFFING AND PRODUCT FULFILLMENT. EASTER SEALS SERVED 177 ADULTS THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “See schedule o for a complete description of the organization's mission”.
When explaining its duties, they were described as: “To provide services to persons with disabilities”.
- The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is FL.
- According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2020 is 2010 CROSBY WAY, WINTER PARK, FL, 32792.
- The non-profit has reported 416 employees on their form for the year 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$43,143.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1948.
- The organization pays $9,634,440 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $391,919 in fundraising expenses.
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