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Investing in
Our Future
Investing in
Independence
Easter Seals Arkansas
Annual Report 2011
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Easter Seals professionals belong to the following organizations,
committees and task forces:
ACCREDITATIONS AND LICENSES
Easter Seals fully meets the standards of the following organizations that accredit
and/or license rehabilitation and healthcare organizations and their programs:
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services
Developmental Disabilities Services
Division of Childcare and Early Childhood Education
Office of Long Term Care
State Quality Approval
Arkansas Department of Education
Easter Seals Arkansas has received a three year accreditation by CARF, the
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities in the following areas:
Community Services Coordination, Community Integration, Child and Youth
Services, Community Housing, Supported Living, Respite Services, Employee
Development Services, Organizational Employment Services, and Community
Employment Services: Job Development, Job Supports and Job-Site Training.
American Council for Exceptional Children
American & Arkansas Occupational Therapy
Association
American & Arkansas Physical Therapy Association
American & Arkansas Speech-Language-Hearing
Association
Arkansas Assistive Technology Task Force
Arkansas Association of Community Rehabilitation
Programs
Arkansas Board of Psychology
Arkansas Comprehensive System of Personnel
Development Steering Committee
Arkansas Council for Exceptional Children Chapter
Arkansas Deaf and Blind Consortium
Arkansas Disability Coalition
Arkansas Legislative Task Force on Autism
Arkansas First Connections Steering Committee
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Developmental Disabilities Provider Association
Easter Seals Leadership Association
Governor’s Commission on People with Disabilities
International Reading Association
International Society of Augmentative/Alternative
Communication
Medicaid Therapy Group
National Association of School Psychologists
National Association of the Education of Young
Children
National State Directors of Special Education/
Research Institute
National Board Certification for Teachers
National Kinesio Taping Association
National Association of State Directors of Special
Education
Research Institute of Assistive Training and
Technologies
Supportive Employment Network of Arkansas
State Improvement Grant Literacy Task Force
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology
Society of North America
Easter Seals Board of Directors Easter Seals Corporate Partners
Governor Mike Beebe, Honorary Chairman
Wendy See, Chairman of the Board
Rogers Cockrill, Secretary
Warren Simpson, Treasurer
William P. Carlton
Shayla Copas
Harry Cotros
Rick Fleetwood
Angela Harrison-King
Allen Homra
Dr. James Hunt
James S. Irwin
W. Brock Martin
Cindy Nash
A. Wyckliff Nisbet, Jr.
Richard Parker
Dr. Robert A. Porter, Jr.
John Ramsey
H. Terry Rasco
Lisenne Rockefeller
Michael Stock
Wes Sutton
Gus M. Vratsinas
Larry Walther
George Wilkerson
Pete Yuan
Robert C. Magee, Honorary Member
Sharon Moone-Jochums, President & CEO
ABC Financial Services
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
Baldwin & Shell Construction
Bale Chevrolet
BancorpSouth
Bank of America
Business World
William Carlton
Century 21 Dunaway & Hart
Century 21 Prestige
The Crown Shop
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Friday, Eldredge & Clark
IBERIABANK
M2 Gallery
Parker Automotive Group
QualChoice of Arkansas
Snell Prosthetic and Orthotic Lab
Sysco Food Services of Arkansas
TC Print Solutions, Inc.
Twin City Transportation
VCC
Welsco, Inc.
Windstream, Inc.
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Investing In Independence
“Our mission is to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or
special needs have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities.”
- Easter Seals Arkansas Mission
Dear Friends of Easter Seals Arkansas,
As we enter the second decade of the 21st
century, we realize that the future is now for
children and adults with disabilities. This past
year, Easter Seals Arkansas continued to Invest in
Independence by developing several new
programs to serve people with disabilities. From
RENEW, our new recycling program which
helps employ people with disabilities, to Camp
Aware, an innovative approach to serving
students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, we
are at the cutting edge of services.
The A.R.T. Program (Artistic Realization
Technologies), allowed Jake, Sam, Jacqueline and
other artists with special needs to express their
creative talents. The latest initiative by Easter
Seals to “Make the First Five Count” has been a
top priority for our Preschool and Outpatient
Therapy Programs where children like Parker
overcame many obstacles every day. And there
are more exciting changes coming in the next
year as we continue to Invest in the Future for
people with disabilities through our campaign
initiative to build an Adult Training and Wellness
Center, the only facility of its kind in Arkansas,
for adults with disabilities.
We want to thank the children, adults and
their families who inspire us every day with their
courage and determination. We are grateful for
our generous donors who invest in our programs
to ensure people with disabilities have a variety of
opportunities for independence. And lastly, we
thank our talented staff who invest their time and
energy to ensure that children and adults with
disabilities can truly live, learn, work and play in
our community.
Sharon Moone-Jochums
President & CEO
Wendy See
Chairman of the Board
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2011 Representatives
ryan says he learned early on
that he can do anything he
sets his mind to; he just
might have to do it a little differently.
Diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Bryan
attended preschool and received
therapy services at Easter Seals as a
child. Now a high school graduate,
Bryan lives independently in his own
apartment.
iagnosed with cerebral palsy
at two years of age, Hannah
began preschool and thera-
py services at Easter Seals. Today,
this vibrant, happy pre-teen is walk-
ing independently and making great
strides in learning to ride a bike and
in her typing and handwriting skills.
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Hannah Johnson
2011 Youth Representative
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Bryan Purifoy
2011 Adult Representative
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ith a diagnosis of cerebral
palsy, communication and
mobility can be difficult,
but Rhett’s determination
and the support of his family, teachers
and therapists are making both very
achievable. Standing and walking for
short distances, Rhett continues to
achieve goals many thought would
never be possible.
n addition to school, scouting,
cheerleading and choir, Naomas
spends several hours a week in
physical, occupational and speech
therapy to increase his independence.
Naomas’ determination and drive to
reach his goal of walking independently
is an inspiration to everyone he meets.
t just four months old, Ali
was diagnosed with Williams
syndrome, a condition which
makes it difficult for her to meet her
developmental milestones. A 2011
Easter Seals preschool graduate, Ali
started kindergarten this fall and has
been a hit with her class.
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Ali Chism
2011 Child Representative
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Naomas Sepulveda
2011 Teen Representative
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Rhett Dean
2011 Grand Prairie Child
Development Center
Representative
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Making the First Five Count
orn with Goldenhar Syndome, a rare
congenital defect, Parker has no left
ear, slight facial abnormalities and
was hospitalized in the NICU for
the first two weeks of his life. After
being discharged from the hospital, Parker’s
mother, Audri, contacted Easter
Seals Infant Monitoring Program
(IMP). At six weeks, she had
Parker evaluated by the IMP
team which is comprised of a
physical therapist, an occupational therapist and a
speech-language pathologist who specialize in
high risk infants. There was concern that there
might be developmental delays and the earlier he
began therapy, the better. “I had no idea that he
could get support that soon or that it would even
be needed,” Audri says.
Parker began physical and speech therapy
and at five months was enrolled in A Child’s
Place Preschool. Parker continues to receive
speech therapy for feeding and speech delays, but
he has already tested out of physical therapy
because of his amazing progress. At 19 months,
although small for his age, he is reaching his
developmental milestones.
“I would recommend
Easter Seals to anyone.
It’s a great place whether
you have a child with a
disability or not,” Audri says.
Easter Seals is committed to the “Making the
First Five Count” awareness campaign so children
at risk of developmental delays, like Parker, get
the right support and services they need to be
school ready while building a strong foundation
for a successful lifetime of learning.
“Children who attend high quality pre-kindergarten programs are less likely to be
held back a grade, less likely to need special education and more likely to graduate
high school.” - National Institute on Early Education Research Report
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Our Future: Supporting “Making the First Five Count” initiatives at both the
state and national level so that services are available for children with delays.
Top: Parker celebrates Valentine’s Day
at A Child’s Place Preschool.
Bottom: Parker and his mom and dad
celebrate the Parker’s Pals team at
Rollin’ On The River 5K Run and
Family Fun Walk held each summer to
benefit Easter Seals.
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Camp Aware
aster Seals Outreach staff began to
see a need for a program for
students on the Autism Spectrum
after many phone
calls, discussions
with parents, and the ultimate
desire for these students to
have friendships. Camp Aware
was developed knowing that
many students on the spectrum
have great difficulty making
friends and communicating.
Dawn Stahlberg, Camp Director, developed a
similar program in Oregon. “Some students must
be taught social skills we often take for granted,”
says Dawn. “It doesn’t come naturally to them.
They are not going to learn the skills without a
systematic approach.”
Working with students ages 8-18 with
high-functioning Autism and Asperger’s
syndrome, Easter Seals launched Camp Aware
during the summer of 2011.
Camp Aware was designed to
teach students in understand-
ing social relationships and in
learning strategies for coping
with sensory and social
difficulties. The three week
camp focused on socialization
and communication skills as
well as sensory processing and self-advocacy skills.
Video modeling, role-playing and one-to-one
strategies were used to teach the students new
skills they can apply to everyday life, including
interacting with their peers.
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Our Future: The program plans to expand its reach through year
round activities and will begin an afterschool program in 2012.
“. . . we can teach children how to be ‘social detectives’-to think about how
others see them and to use their eyes, ears and brains to learn what is expected
from them.” - Michelle Garcia Winner, author of “Social Thinking”
At Left: Bennett and Alex work on
their storyboards during camp.
Top: Zach works on sensory activities.
Bottom: Zach, the alien, and Preston
act out their skit that was taped and
then played during the Interest Fair for
family and friends.
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A.R.T. With No Boundaries
reating one-of-a-kind paintings
became a reality this
past year for Jake,
Jacqueline, Sam, and
the ten other artists
who participated in Easter Seals
newest program, Artistic Realiza-
tion Technologies (A.R.T.).
Mary Lynn Nelson intro-
duced the program to Easter Seals
in 2010. Mary Lynn says, “I feel
that A.R.T. has given the artists
with disabilities freedom of ex-
pression and put in my heart a desire to see
that A.R.T. is a thriving program for Easter
Seals.”
The process was developed by Tim
Lefens, a New Jersey artist, to
give children and adults with dis-
abilities, who don’t have the use
of their hands, a way to express
their inner artist. The artists
work with “trackers” via a laser
or other methods of communica-
tion to create one-of-a-kind
paintings. The “trackers” are vol-
unteers who become the hands
and arms of the artists by taking
directives from them to create
the pieces. They are trained to work with
each artist individually.
“Surely the greatest work of art any of us can ever create
is our own soul.” - Sue Monk Kidd, author
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Our Future: The program will showcase the artists and their
creative works at the Governor’s Mansion in September 2011.
At Left: Sam poses with his art. Top:
Mary Lynn works with Jake and another
tracker. Middle: TJ shows off his art.
Bottom: Dan’Quisha is proud of her art.
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
n November 2010, Easter Seals Arkansas
began a new recycling program, RENEW,
which gives adults with disabilities the
opportunity to be employed
while also helping our
community go green. Collecting and
then sorting, shredding and baling all
types of office paper and cardboard,
RENEW provides meaningful work
and a paycheck to the participating
adults.
“We’ll collect anything that
accumulates in your office from
magazines and newspapers to
envelopes, manila folders, and Post-
It notes,” says Adult Services Director Johnny
Baldwin.
Since starting, RENEW has created paid
training opportunities for a total of 75 adults. An
average of 17 adults work in the recycling program
each pay period, earning $7.25 an hour. RENEW
collected, processed and shipped over 76,000 lbs
or 38 tons of materials in its first year.
Together, RENEW and Central
Arkansas businesses are providing adults
with disabilities the opportunity to be
successful while creating a greener,
healthier and more efficient community
for all of us to live in.
Business World uses RENEW and
has seen a dramatic reduction in waste
pick-up expenses. “We’ve seen our waste
collection go from three pick-ups a week
to only one. As a Corporate Partner of
Easter Seals, we also like that we’re able to help
adults with disabilities have a job of their own,”
says Business World President Wade Timmerman.
“It’s time to renew our commitment to the world
around us.” - Christopher Dodd, politician
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Our Future: The program continues to add new contracts with local businesses and is developing
space to include secure document destruction thus creating more jobs for adults with disabilities.
The RENEW Recycling
program had a positive
impact on the environment:
 646 trees saved
 264,214 gallons of
water saved
 17,594 gallons of oil
saved
 154,926 kilowatt
hours of energy saved
 22,306 pounds of air
pollution eliminated
 116.28 cubic yards of
landfill space saved
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Investing in Independence
he future looks even brighter for
our Adult Services programs. In
the next year,
Easter Seals Ar-
kansas will build
a new Adult Training and
Wellness Center, the only
facility of its kind in Arkan-
sas that combines job and
life skills programs with
health and wellness. Train-
ing will include nutrition, wellness and cook-
ing programs; expanded fitness programs; art
and music classes; community experience
instruction; specialized sensory areas and a
technology lab. The current facility limits
services to only 100
adults. The new facility
will expand program and
services to provide pre-
ventative healthcare needs
for adults who are more
likely to suffer from obesi-
ty, high blood pressure
and diabetes. This is an
important step to ensuring that adults with
disabilities receive specialized training and
support to work and live independently.
“Americans with disabilities who want to work shouldn’t have to
wait one more day.” - President Bill Clinton
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Our Future: Investing in Independence campaign begins in Fall
2011. The new facility is scheduled to open in 2013.
At Left: Charles, Jennifer and Thomas
pose in their hard hats to celebrate the
start of the campaign. Top: The
beginnings of our Technology Lab with
assistance from Windstream. Middle:
Marnetta and Krysten learn healthy
choices from their staff. Bottom:
Adults work on fitness activities.
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In 2011, it was our distinct honor to recognize
Gus Vratsinas as the recipient of the
prestigious Arkansan of the Year award. He
was honored for his many contributions to
Arkansas through business, economic
development and philanthropy. Vratsinas,
who celebrated 16 years of service to
Easter Seals, has had an extraordinary vision
of the future for children and adults with
disabilities, and his legacy lives on in the
building projects he supported.
John Steuri and Sam Alley served as co-chairs
with Sheffield Nelson, the 2010 Arkansan of
the Year, serving as Honorary Chairman. The
event was held at the Statehouse Convention
Center Ballroom.
Lawrence Hamilton was accompanied by the
Easter Seals choir singing “Let There be Peace
on Earth” and a live auction was held after the
dinner. The evening raised over $350,000 to
support the programs and services of Easter
Seals.
Arkansan of the Year
Top Row: John Steuri, Governor Mike Beebe,
Sheffield Nelson, Honoree Gus Vratsinas, and
Sharon Moone-Jochums. Bottom Row: Bryan
Purifoy, Ali Chism, Hannah Johnson, and Rhett
Dean.
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Rollin’ On The River
Rollin’ On The River 2010 featured a new
logo and new location. Held at the Clinton
Presidential Library,
the event featured a
sanctioned race
course for 5K
runners.
A children’s area
with a bouncy
house, a petting
zoo and games,
delighted the chil-
dren and adults
alike. Event spon-
sors included the
Presenting Sponsor, QualChoice and the
Wellness Sponsor, St. Vincent. The event
raised more than $81,000 for our programs.
Rice N Roll
Families once again filled downtown
Stuttgart for the 8th annual Rice N Roll that
benefited the Easter Seals Grand Prairie
Child Development Center. The race
featured a family fun walk, 5K race and
Bike & Trike Parade.
The Patron Party, chaired by Allen Homra,
was held at the home of Kaye and Butch
Baden and featured a live and silent auction.
The events raised more than $86,000 to
support the Center’s programs.
Rock Run
The second annual Rock Run 8K held at
Rebsamen Park featured more than 300
runners and raised more than $9,000.
Top: John Hardin’s Team won the Strength in
Numbers Award at 2010 Rollin’ On The River.
Bottom: Rice N Roll featured the annual Bike &
Trike Parade. At Right: Fun and Games highlighted
the 2010 Rollin’ On The River.
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Art & Soul
The adults at the Adult Services Center created
the signature piece for 2010. Held this year at the
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, the event
featured more than 100 pieces of art by local
artists and Easter Seals children and adults.
Presented by The Tenenbaum Foundation, the
event was co-chaired by Gary Davis, Sharon
Heflin, Vincent Insalaco and Judy Tenebaum and
raised over $59,000 to support our programs.
The Fashion Event
Chaired by Jeanne Johansson and co-chaired by
Cindy Murphy, the fourth annual fashion show
set the stage for Little Rock’s Spring fashion. The
setting was once again the elegant Chenal
Country Club where guests viewed the latest
spring fashions from several local boutiques. The
band, Tragikly White, played while professional
models and Easter Seals children and adults
walked the runway. The event raised more than
$61,000 to support our programs.
Taste of Mediterranean/
Greekfest Golf Classic
The Taste of the Mediterranean and the
Greekfest Golf Classic are held annually in
partnership with the Annunciation Greek
Orthodox Church. This year’s Taste of the
Mediterranean featured wine tasting, a live and
silent auction and entertainment by Middle
Eastern dancers.
The golf tournament was held at the Chenal
Country Club with over 40 teams participating.
Together the events raised over $200,000 to
help support Easter Seals, Community
Connections and the Annunciation Greek
Orthodox Church.
Top Left: Erin from Adult Services poses with the
Signature Piece that she helped create for Art & Soul
2010. Bottom Right: Ashley became a fashion model
for the day at The Fashion Event 2011.
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Independence (giving $25,000 or more)
Pat and Bill Carlton
Frank Lyon, Jr.
Snell Prosthetic and Orthotic Laboratory
Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust
Sysco Food Services
VCC
Empowerment (giving $10,000 to $24,499 )
Acxiom
Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Baldwin & Shell Construction
Bale Chevrolet
BancorpSouth Insurance
Bank of the Ozarks
Catholic Health Initiatives
Christy and Cori Catlett
CENTURY 21 Dunaway and Hart
Anna and Dr. Steve Clift
The Estate of Ashley Cockrill, Jr.
Deltic Timber Corporation
Dillard's, Inc.
George H. Dunklin, Jr. Charitable Foundation
Karen and John Flake
Glazer's Distributors of Arkansas
Linda and Rush Harding
Angela Harrison-King
Suzanne and William Hawkins
Heathcott Associates
IBERIABANK
Jerry and Gene Jones
Toni and Ron Lazenby
Cindy Nash
Nancy and Rick Parker
Roberson's Fine Jewelry
Lisenne Rockefeller
Stephens Inc.
The McLarty Companies
Walthour Trust
Welsco, Inc.
Windstream
Karen and Dom Yezzi
Opportunity (giving $5,000 to $9,999)
ABC Financial Services
Janet and Sam Alley
Arkansas Community Foundation
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Amy and Dr. Brad Baltz
Bank of America
Blue Cross Blue Shield Employees
Business World
Ellon and Rogers Cockrill
Jim Elder Good Sport Fund
Entergy Arkansas
First Security Bank - Searcy
Five Oaks Catering
Judy and Frank Fletcher
Friday, Eldredge & Clark
Janet and Greg Hartz
Sharon K. Heflin
Jones & Son Fine Jewelry
Teri and Bernard Kaiser
Lexicon, Inc.
Little Rock Church of Christ
Lockton Companies, LLC
M2 Gallery, Inc.
Marking Systems, Inc.
Christina and W. Brock Martin
Angela and Edward Moody
Cindy and Chip Murphy
Lynn and George O'Connor
Orion Capital Partners, LLC
Alice and Pat Pappas
Pediatrics Plus
Pleasant Ridge Development Company, LLLP
Winthrop Rockefeller, Jr.
Dwayne Shelton
Annette and Franklin Shirrell
Sissy's Log Cabin
Stephanie and Dr. Les Smith
Claudia and Stephen Strange
A. Tenenbaum Foundation
The Estate of Lorene Campbell
Thomas & Thomas
Verizon Wireless
Irene and Gus Vratsinas
Patti and Jim Womble
“Your life and mine shall be valued, not by what we take…but
by what we give.” - Edgar Allen, Easter Seals Founder
Investing to Make a Difference
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Dignity (giving $2,500 to $4,999)
Ag-Pro of Stuttgart
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Arkansas Scottish Rite Foundation
Sara and Jimmy Batcheller
Business World Employees
Bylites, Inc.
Cascade Dafo, Inc.
Karen and William Cobb, Jr.
Croppin 4 Kids
Crow-Burlingame Company/Bumper to Bumper Auto
Parts Stores
Delta Plastics of the South, LLC
ESA - Arkansas State Council
Eve Partners
Tim and Peggy Farrell
Flake & Kelley Management Inc.
Fleming Electric, Inc.
George and Linda Gleason Foundation
Candra G. Greise
Hematology-Oncology Services of Arkansas, P.A.
Stacey and Allen Homra
Hudson, Cisne, & Co. LLP
DeAnn and Dr. James Hunt, Jr.
Indulgences by Body Bronze
Vince Insalaco
Judy and Jim Irwin
Sharon and Arnie Jochums
Kids for the Future
Lennox Industries, Inc.
Judy and Jim Life
Middleton Heat & Air
Multi-Management Services
National Construction Rentals, Inc.
Mary Lynn and Sheffield Nelson
Tish and Wyck Nisbet
The Osborne Group, Inc.
Paul Hanson Partners
Porter's Seed Cleaning
Preferred Medical
Producers Rice Mill, Inc.
QCA Health Plan, Inc.
Mary Lou and Terry Rasco
Regions Bank
Riceland Foods Foundation
Dianne and Mark Ross
Wendy See
Ken Shollmier
Simmons First Bank-Pine Bluff
Cindy and Warren Simpson
Textbook Brokers
US Raceworks LLC
Janice and Larry Walther
Carolyn and Mark Warner
Witsell Evans & Rasco
Ability (giving $1,000 to $2,499)
A T & T
Kathleen and Harry Aburrow
Accident Fund
Action Inc.
Clair and Wayne Alley
Aon Foundation
Arizona AFO Inc.
Arkansas Business Publishing Group
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Arkansas County Bank
Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
Arkansas Federal Credit Union
Arkansas Fertility & Gynecology
Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care
Arkansas Otolaryngology Center
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Society, Inc.
Arkansas Times
Kimberly and Ben Bailey
Deena Bailey
Robert Bailey
Baptist Health Medical Center
Richard E. Bell Consulting
Bird and Bear Enterprises, Inc.
Lee Bodenhamer
Gayle and Tad Bohannon
Brown Rogers Company P.A.
Marianne and John Burnett
Capital Properties, LLC
Cardinal Health Foundation Inc.
Robbie and Dr. David Cash
Drs. Janet and Steven Cathey
Centerstage Dance, LLC
CENTURY 21 Prestige Realty
Francine and Ronnie Clark
Clay Murphy LLC
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Coker-Hampton Drug Company
Colliers Dickson Flake Partners, Inc.
Shayla and Scott Copas
Joelle and Harry Cotros
Curtis H. Stout, Inc.
Daddy's Downtown Deli
Jana and Bradley Davis
Donald P. Davis
Deanco Farms
Delta Dental Plan of Arkansas, Inc.
DeWitt Bank & Trust Company
Jennifer and Jason Earney
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Laura and Jim Engstrom, III
Terri and Harry Erwin
The Farmers & Merchants Bank
Joyce and James Faulkner
Fence World
The Financial Centre Corporation
Rick Fleetwood
Ford Nassen & Baldwin P.C.
Gaylia and Gene Fortson
Foundation Resource Management
Go Running
Dave Grundfest Company
The Louise H. Gutierrez Revocable Trust
Lousie and Roy Gutierrez
Carmen and Dr. David Hall
Carolyn Hamra
Ellen and Dr. Ron Hardin
Harding University
Judith and Dr. William T. Harris
Heart of Arkansas United Way
Andrea and Jay Heflin
Amy Henry
LeeAnne and Steve Hess
Insalaco Tenenbaum Enterprises
Don Jack, Jr.
Jeanne and Oskar Johansson
Katherine and Jeff Johnson
KBX
Kristi and Tom Kennedy
Kim Brockinton Interiors
Kiwanis Club of Stuttgart
Ashley and Kurt Knickrehm
Ashley and Dr. Thomas Koonce
The Kroger Company
William D. Lake
Sandra and Steve Landers
Terri and Tim Langford
Legacy Capital Group Arkansas, Inc.
Joann and Harry Leggett, Jr.
Ludwig Distributing Company
Jo and Bob Magee
Mary and James McCullar
Rebecca and Pat Millwee
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard
Brett A. Morgan
National Voluntary Health Agencies
New Life Church
Oklahoma City Bakery, Inc.
Norma L. Oliver
One Bank & Trust
PDC Construction, Inc.
Charlie Penix
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of
America
Marilyn and Dr. Rob Porter, Jr.
Michelle and Brian Purcell
Judy and James Rhodes
Matthew Roach
Linda and William Rogers
Ron Sherman Advertising
H. D. Roosth and Amos Hall
Barbara and Dwight Ross
Russell Chevrolet - Honda
Sage V Foods
Scarlet
Simmons First National Bank
Ginna and J.D. Simpson
Elizabeth Skinner Law Firm
Lynda and Dr. Barry Sorrells
Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
Martha and Warren Stephenson
Stratton Seed Company
Stuttgart Daily Leader
Stuttgart Rotary Club
Superior Pontiac Cadillac
Wes Sutton
TC Print Solutions
Tennessee Steel Haulers
The Jesus Fund
Timex Corporation
Travelers Bond
Twin City Transportation, Inc.
US Bank
USA Drug Foundation
Vesta's
Vratsinas Capital Resources
Clay Waliski
Wal-Mart Foundation
Stephanie and Kevin Wilcox
Heidi and James Williams
Edward K. Willis
Windows USA
Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP
Friends (giving $500 to $999)
AmWINS Brokerage of Illinois
Patricia and Robert Arbogast
ARC One
Arkansas Hunger Relief
Stephanie and Larry Atkinson
Cheryl Avants and Bill Nowlin
Roseann and John Gregory Baden
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Kaye and Marvin Baden
Melanie Baden
Amy and Wes Baden
Amy and Michael Bailey
Kristy and Hardin Bale
BancorpSouth Foundation
Sheila and Richard Beck
Connie and Ed Bennett
Blue Seal
Jerry Lee Bogard Farms
Janis and Carl Brothers
Brownlee Construction Consultants
Karen Burden and Herbert Martin
Centennial Bank
Century Link
Jason Chastain
Chenal Woods Condominiums
Wesley K. Clark and Associates, LLC
Lizabeth Clouse
CNA Foundation
Kathryn Cobb
Melissa and Gary Coven
Jim Craig
Lori and Shayne Cummings
Custom Beverage
D & S Farms
Marcia and James Darr
Datamax Office Systems
Delta Trust & Bank
Edna and Kenny Dryden
Dumas Tractor Salvage
Ecotec Coal LLC
Joe Edwards
ESA - Beta Omicron
ESA - Delta Nu
ESA - Zeta Chi
Faux Pas
Ferneau LLC
First Electric Cooperative Corporation
Elaine and Terry Fletcher
Christine and Jeff Gardner
Gary Morris Interiors
Agnes and James Gibbs
Julia and Ryan Hamra
Hartley Flying Service
HLN Services
Hoskyn Enterprises, Inc.
Melissa and Edmond Hurst
Ifrah Financial Services
Industrial Iron Works
The Janet Jones Company
Bethany Karber
Kimberly-Clark
Kraftco Building Supply, Inc.
Linda and Dr. Jim Landers
Larry's Pizza
Sharon and Gervais LeBlanc
Linda and Danny Linn
Little Rock Hematology Oncology Associates
Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation
Mayflower Food Stores, Inc.
Jamie and Bo McNeill
Liane and Alan Meadors
Mitchell, Blackstock, Barnes, Wagoner, Ivers &
Sneddon, PLLC
Mod Space
Kimberly and Dr. Chris Morgan
Dr. Robert A. Murphy
Drs. Angela and Duong Nguyen
Petrus Ford
Pettus Office Products
Kiki and George Plastiras
Nick Plastiras
Regions Insurance
Rich-N-Tone
Bryan Robins
Margaret and Tom Schueck
Phyllis and Gary Sebree
Kristen Seiter
Seyller Electric
Linda Slaton
South Arkansas Orthopaedic Center
Glenna and John Stark
Stedman's, Inc.
Stovesand Auction Company
Angela and Stephen Strange, Jr.
Strategic Marketing, Inc.
Jennifer and John Sullivan
Julia and Marty Sunde
Superior Lawn Services
Edna Thirion
Transplace
Tripp Tuggle
UAMS
Value Growth Asset Managment
Bill Vickery
Sam Vittitow
White-Daters & Associates
Williams & Dean Associated Architects
Heather and Brent Winston
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Amanda Adams
Lora Adams
Sydney Adams
Funke Aladesofi
Tina Alino
Joyce H. Arey
Bryan R. Ayres
Dorothy R. Baccus
Laura E. Bailey
Kelsey Baker
Mike Baker
John D. Baldwin, Jr.
Mary Barnes
Sherry Barnes
Dorthy Barnett
Ellen Barnett
Sara Barnett
Tonya Bates
Rita Bauknight
Halley Beard
John Beaton
Sheila Beck
Angela Bell
Jessica Bell
Katherine L. Bettis
Sandi Billingsley
April Bisbee
Elizabeth Bisbee
Carrie Blankenship
Charity Bohannon
Meagan Booe
Angelia Bowden
Connie Bracy
Alexandra Brewer
Kathleen F. Brewer
Tomisha Broach
Jassie K. Brown
Earnestine Brumfield
Shannon Bryant
Brenda Bunch
Rhonda Butler
Nicole Caldwell
David Cartwright
Robin Casteel
Steve Cater
Tonya D. Cato
Betty Chambers
Katie Chambliss
Lea Charlton
Demetrice Chatwood
Kelley Cherry
Tarasha Clardy
Myrtle Clark
Shameka Clark
Margaret Clevenger
Faye Cobbs
Viola Cogshell
Gladys C. Cole
Barbara Colony
Diane Collins
Laquida Cooper
Dorothy Coran
Mary Cothern
Candi Cox
Linda Craig
Carlos Davis
Melissa Davis
Pippa Dean
Holly Delclos
Frances Dennis
Patti Dillard
Patti Dillon
Dawn E. Dobson
Linda L. Driggs
Wayne Dumas
Nancy Dunn
Vicki Dyer
Jodi Eaton
Alice L. Edwards
Marcia Esbaner
Cristy Estes
Yvette Etteldorf
Ruth Eyres
Mandy Farr
El'Keisha Fields
Christen Ferguson
Penny Forell
Dana Fuller
Sarah Fuller
Candace Garcia
Kenya Gary
Florene Gaston
Tonya Geisler
Joy Gentry
Beronica George
Kasi Gilmore
MaeBell Glason
Amy Goddard
Adrienne Greer
Lori Greer
Dianna Griffe
Edith Hadley
Julia Hamra
Priscilla Handley
Sestina Hardin
Brooke Harris
Carmella Harris
Stephanie Harris
Ashley Harrison
Brenda Harshaw
Julianne Havelka
Staci Hawkins
Patricia Hayes
Barbara Haynes
Tim Hedin
Ginny Heiple
Shellie Henderson
Heather M. Hendrix
Paula Hibbs
Angela R. Hicks
Alicia Higgins
Chikiki Hill
Karen R. Hobgoo
Matthew Howard
Angela Jackson
Kelley Jackson
Linda F. Jackson
Lisa Jefferson
Kelvin Johnson
Lettricia Johnson
Melinda Johnson
Minnie Johnson
Yaulonda A. Johnson
Bruce Jones
Ronson Jones
Sheyevon Jones
Cesar Juarez
Lindsay Katilius
Heather Keeling
Lue Kelley
Candace Kennedy
Allison Kerr
Carol Kerr
Jennifer Key
Melissa Knoedl
Joey A. Lambert
Iva Lawson
Dena Layrock
Sharon LeBlanc
Greg Lindsey
Lorielle Long
Chiffon Lott
Rebecca Lott
Naameh Mandani
Hannah Marks
Lachelle Martin
Susan L. May
Clayton Mayhan
Matthew McClintic
Terri McCuien
Clara McCuin
Ollie McDaniel
Alison McGrimley
Melissa A. McPherson
Amber Menard
Julie L. Mendoza
Patrick Meredith
Leslie Miles
Michael Miles
Jeannie Miller
Julius Miller
Patricia Mitchell
Vanetta Mitchell
Karen Moll
Dustin Montgomery
Taira Monticelli
Jessica Moody
Weltha B. Moody
Dorothy A. Moore
Venson Moore
Nakia Morris
Andrew Morse
Sara Mosley
Teresa Nash
Cara Neal
Dominique Neasley-
Gatewood
Meghan Nelson
Roderick E. Nelson
Andrea Newton
Neddie J. Nichols
Samella Nichols
Jillian Nicholson
Kimberly Noblitt
Hannah Norwood
Arlene D. Novak
Florence N. Nwanne
Josephine Obidike
Olawunmi Olaleye
Christopher Onyekweli
Virginia Onyilagha
Amy Orman
Kelley Osiro
Felecia Parker
Laura Perry
Linda Petersen
Emma Pierce
Vicky Pilkington
Joe Pitts
Barbara Porchia
Heather Postema
Glenda Prewett
Brenda Purdom
Emma J. Purifoy
Emma K. Purifoy
Rebecca Pyburn
Samuel Quarles
Michele Quiles
Michael Raczynski
Patricia Raczynski
Judy G. Rafter
Christopher Ramsey
Beth Ray
Sharon Ray
Rhianna Richards
Mark Richardson
Jennifer Rinehart
Shea Rivera
Jackie Rogers
Mallory N. Rogers
Niki Rogers
Katelyn Rowden
Cassandra Roy
Victoria Ruesing
Debra Ruffin
Cheryl Runshe
Melinda Rutledge
Christopher Ryan
Courtney Sanders
Sara Scallion
Sheere Scogin
Casey Shelton
Mary Ann Shelton
Rebecca Shelton
Virginia A. Simmons
Donnecia Sinegal
Karen Skarda
Bobbie Smith
Chloe Smith
Christen Smith
Doris R. Smith
Shauna C. Smith
Shayne Sommer
Derek Sparks
Sheila Spearmon
Ryan Spychalski
Erin Squires
Brenda Stacker
Dariuz Stadnik
Dawn Stahlberg
Kendra Stanford
Pamela Starks
Mary Steele
Linda W. Stephens
Melinda Stephenson
Sharonda Stephenson
Lisa Stewart
Michelle Still
Alice Stillman
Melanie Stillman
Kelvin Stinyard
Sharon Stroud
Theresa Sutton
Bernadine Talbert
Amy Tanner
Barbara J. Taylor
Corrinne Taylor
Jennifer L. Thomas
Jennifer P. Thomas
Tiffany Thomas
Beverly Ann
Thornburg
Autumn Tolliver
Jordan Twedt
Rebekah Vandesteeg
Jacquelyn Wallace
Dorothy Walls
Garry Wann
Brandy Ward
Debra Ware
Guerondola Watkins
Anna Weaver
Ashleigh Weiss
Aaron West
Phyllis White
Shelly Wier
Jessica Wiley
Justine Williams
Kristy Williams
Tammie Williams
Venita Williams
Debbie Wilson
Phyllis Wilson
Meggie Wolfe
Caryn Womack
Jon Woods
Yolanda Woods
Robert G. Wright
Lauren Zilk
Employee Caring and Sharing
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Children's Services 848
Outpatient Therapy and Infant Monitoring 347
Inpatient Children's Rehabilitation 50
A Child's Place Preschool 131
Grand Prairie Child Development Center 107
Statewide Outreach Consultations 192
Technology Curriculum & Access Center 21
Consultations
Adult Services 442
Butler Adult Living Center 12
Adult Day Development Program 113
Vocational/Employment Program 95
Community/Home Based Services 169
Armistead Village 19
Wilson Court 17
Wilson Court II 17
Support Services 19,078
Training: Technology Curriculum & Access Center 3,134
Training: Outreach 1,281
Information and Referral Services 6,336
Equipment Loan 714
Parent Consultations 2,735
Faculty/Staff Consultations 4,878
Total Served 20,368
Easter Seals Arkansas
Combined Statement of Support, Revenue and Expense
Year Ending June 30, 2011
Support:
Contributions and Special Events 1,549,442
Revenue:
Fees for Services and Program Contracts 18,198,509
Rental and Other Income 318,513
Total Support and Revenue 20,066,464
Expenses:
Program Services
Children’s Services 11,134,130
Adult Services 5,952,967
Total Program Services 17,087,097
Support Services
Management and General 1,860,809
Fundraising 766,178
Total Support Services 2,626,987
Total Expenses 19,714,084
Financials Individuals Served
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Easter Seals Arkansas
3920 Woodland Heights
Little Rock, AR 72212
501-227-3600 • 877-533-3600
www.eastersealsar.com

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    1 Investing in Our Future Investingin Independence Easter Seals Arkansas Annual Report 2011
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    2 Easter Seals professionalsbelong to the following organizations, committees and task forces: ACCREDITATIONS AND LICENSES Easter Seals fully meets the standards of the following organizations that accredit and/or license rehabilitation and healthcare organizations and their programs: Arkansas Rehabilitation Services Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services Developmental Disabilities Services Division of Childcare and Early Childhood Education Office of Long Term Care State Quality Approval Arkansas Department of Education Easter Seals Arkansas has received a three year accreditation by CARF, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities in the following areas: Community Services Coordination, Community Integration, Child and Youth Services, Community Housing, Supported Living, Respite Services, Employee Development Services, Organizational Employment Services, and Community Employment Services: Job Development, Job Supports and Job-Site Training. American Council for Exceptional Children American & Arkansas Occupational Therapy Association American & Arkansas Physical Therapy Association American & Arkansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Arkansas Assistive Technology Task Force Arkansas Association of Community Rehabilitation Programs Arkansas Board of Psychology Arkansas Comprehensive System of Personnel Development Steering Committee Arkansas Council for Exceptional Children Chapter Arkansas Deaf and Blind Consortium Arkansas Disability Coalition Arkansas Legislative Task Force on Autism Arkansas First Connections Steering Committee Arkansas State Board of Nursing Developmental Disabilities Provider Association Easter Seals Leadership Association Governor’s Commission on People with Disabilities International Reading Association International Society of Augmentative/Alternative Communication Medicaid Therapy Group National Association of School Psychologists National Association of the Education of Young Children National State Directors of Special Education/ Research Institute National Board Certification for Teachers National Kinesio Taping Association National Association of State Directors of Special Education Research Institute of Assistive Training and Technologies Supportive Employment Network of Arkansas State Improvement Grant Literacy Task Force Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Easter Seals Board of Directors Easter Seals Corporate Partners Governor Mike Beebe, Honorary Chairman Wendy See, Chairman of the Board Rogers Cockrill, Secretary Warren Simpson, Treasurer William P. Carlton Shayla Copas Harry Cotros Rick Fleetwood Angela Harrison-King Allen Homra Dr. James Hunt James S. Irwin W. Brock Martin Cindy Nash A. Wyckliff Nisbet, Jr. Richard Parker Dr. Robert A. Porter, Jr. John Ramsey H. Terry Rasco Lisenne Rockefeller Michael Stock Wes Sutton Gus M. Vratsinas Larry Walther George Wilkerson Pete Yuan Robert C. Magee, Honorary Member Sharon Moone-Jochums, President & CEO ABC Financial Services Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Baldwin & Shell Construction Bale Chevrolet BancorpSouth Bank of America Business World William Carlton Century 21 Dunaway & Hart Century 21 Prestige The Crown Shop Epsilon Sigma Alpha Friday, Eldredge & Clark IBERIABANK M2 Gallery Parker Automotive Group QualChoice of Arkansas Snell Prosthetic and Orthotic Lab Sysco Food Services of Arkansas TC Print Solutions, Inc. Twin City Transportation VCC Welsco, Inc. Windstream, Inc.
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    3 Investing In Independence “Ourmission is to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities.” - Easter Seals Arkansas Mission Dear Friends of Easter Seals Arkansas, As we enter the second decade of the 21st century, we realize that the future is now for children and adults with disabilities. This past year, Easter Seals Arkansas continued to Invest in Independence by developing several new programs to serve people with disabilities. From RENEW, our new recycling program which helps employ people with disabilities, to Camp Aware, an innovative approach to serving students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, we are at the cutting edge of services. The A.R.T. Program (Artistic Realization Technologies), allowed Jake, Sam, Jacqueline and other artists with special needs to express their creative talents. The latest initiative by Easter Seals to “Make the First Five Count” has been a top priority for our Preschool and Outpatient Therapy Programs where children like Parker overcame many obstacles every day. And there are more exciting changes coming in the next year as we continue to Invest in the Future for people with disabilities through our campaign initiative to build an Adult Training and Wellness Center, the only facility of its kind in Arkansas, for adults with disabilities. We want to thank the children, adults and their families who inspire us every day with their courage and determination. We are grateful for our generous donors who invest in our programs to ensure people with disabilities have a variety of opportunities for independence. And lastly, we thank our talented staff who invest their time and energy to ensure that children and adults with disabilities can truly live, learn, work and play in our community. Sharon Moone-Jochums President & CEO Wendy See Chairman of the Board
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    4 2011 Representatives ryan sayshe learned early on that he can do anything he sets his mind to; he just might have to do it a little differently. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Bryan attended preschool and received therapy services at Easter Seals as a child. Now a high school graduate, Bryan lives independently in his own apartment. iagnosed with cerebral palsy at two years of age, Hannah began preschool and thera- py services at Easter Seals. Today, this vibrant, happy pre-teen is walk- ing independently and making great strides in learning to ride a bike and in her typing and handwriting skills. D Hannah Johnson 2011 Youth Representative B Bryan Purifoy 2011 Adult Representative
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    5 ith a diagnosisof cerebral palsy, communication and mobility can be difficult, but Rhett’s determination and the support of his family, teachers and therapists are making both very achievable. Standing and walking for short distances, Rhett continues to achieve goals many thought would never be possible. n addition to school, scouting, cheerleading and choir, Naomas spends several hours a week in physical, occupational and speech therapy to increase his independence. Naomas’ determination and drive to reach his goal of walking independently is an inspiration to everyone he meets. t just four months old, Ali was diagnosed with Williams syndrome, a condition which makes it difficult for her to meet her developmental milestones. A 2011 Easter Seals preschool graduate, Ali started kindergarten this fall and has been a hit with her class. A Ali Chism 2011 Child Representative I Naomas Sepulveda 2011 Teen Representative W Rhett Dean 2011 Grand Prairie Child Development Center Representative
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    6 Making the FirstFive Count orn with Goldenhar Syndome, a rare congenital defect, Parker has no left ear, slight facial abnormalities and was hospitalized in the NICU for the first two weeks of his life. After being discharged from the hospital, Parker’s mother, Audri, contacted Easter Seals Infant Monitoring Program (IMP). At six weeks, she had Parker evaluated by the IMP team which is comprised of a physical therapist, an occupational therapist and a speech-language pathologist who specialize in high risk infants. There was concern that there might be developmental delays and the earlier he began therapy, the better. “I had no idea that he could get support that soon or that it would even be needed,” Audri says. Parker began physical and speech therapy and at five months was enrolled in A Child’s Place Preschool. Parker continues to receive speech therapy for feeding and speech delays, but he has already tested out of physical therapy because of his amazing progress. At 19 months, although small for his age, he is reaching his developmental milestones. “I would recommend Easter Seals to anyone. It’s a great place whether you have a child with a disability or not,” Audri says. Easter Seals is committed to the “Making the First Five Count” awareness campaign so children at risk of developmental delays, like Parker, get the right support and services they need to be school ready while building a strong foundation for a successful lifetime of learning. “Children who attend high quality pre-kindergarten programs are less likely to be held back a grade, less likely to need special education and more likely to graduate high school.” - National Institute on Early Education Research Report B Our Future: Supporting “Making the First Five Count” initiatives at both the state and national level so that services are available for children with delays. Top: Parker celebrates Valentine’s Day at A Child’s Place Preschool. Bottom: Parker and his mom and dad celebrate the Parker’s Pals team at Rollin’ On The River 5K Run and Family Fun Walk held each summer to benefit Easter Seals.
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    7 Camp Aware aster SealsOutreach staff began to see a need for a program for students on the Autism Spectrum after many phone calls, discussions with parents, and the ultimate desire for these students to have friendships. Camp Aware was developed knowing that many students on the spectrum have great difficulty making friends and communicating. Dawn Stahlberg, Camp Director, developed a similar program in Oregon. “Some students must be taught social skills we often take for granted,” says Dawn. “It doesn’t come naturally to them. They are not going to learn the skills without a systematic approach.” Working with students ages 8-18 with high-functioning Autism and Asperger’s syndrome, Easter Seals launched Camp Aware during the summer of 2011. Camp Aware was designed to teach students in understand- ing social relationships and in learning strategies for coping with sensory and social difficulties. The three week camp focused on socialization and communication skills as well as sensory processing and self-advocacy skills. Video modeling, role-playing and one-to-one strategies were used to teach the students new skills they can apply to everyday life, including interacting with their peers. E Our Future: The program plans to expand its reach through year round activities and will begin an afterschool program in 2012. “. . . we can teach children how to be ‘social detectives’-to think about how others see them and to use their eyes, ears and brains to learn what is expected from them.” - Michelle Garcia Winner, author of “Social Thinking” At Left: Bennett and Alex work on their storyboards during camp. Top: Zach works on sensory activities. Bottom: Zach, the alien, and Preston act out their skit that was taped and then played during the Interest Fair for family and friends.
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    8 A.R.T. With NoBoundaries reating one-of-a-kind paintings became a reality this past year for Jake, Jacqueline, Sam, and the ten other artists who participated in Easter Seals newest program, Artistic Realiza- tion Technologies (A.R.T.). Mary Lynn Nelson intro- duced the program to Easter Seals in 2010. Mary Lynn says, “I feel that A.R.T. has given the artists with disabilities freedom of ex- pression and put in my heart a desire to see that A.R.T. is a thriving program for Easter Seals.” The process was developed by Tim Lefens, a New Jersey artist, to give children and adults with dis- abilities, who don’t have the use of their hands, a way to express their inner artist. The artists work with “trackers” via a laser or other methods of communica- tion to create one-of-a-kind paintings. The “trackers” are vol- unteers who become the hands and arms of the artists by taking directives from them to create the pieces. They are trained to work with each artist individually. “Surely the greatest work of art any of us can ever create is our own soul.” - Sue Monk Kidd, author C Our Future: The program will showcase the artists and their creative works at the Governor’s Mansion in September 2011. At Left: Sam poses with his art. Top: Mary Lynn works with Jake and another tracker. Middle: TJ shows off his art. Bottom: Dan’Quisha is proud of her art.
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    9 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle nNovember 2010, Easter Seals Arkansas began a new recycling program, RENEW, which gives adults with disabilities the opportunity to be employed while also helping our community go green. Collecting and then sorting, shredding and baling all types of office paper and cardboard, RENEW provides meaningful work and a paycheck to the participating adults. “We’ll collect anything that accumulates in your office from magazines and newspapers to envelopes, manila folders, and Post- It notes,” says Adult Services Director Johnny Baldwin. Since starting, RENEW has created paid training opportunities for a total of 75 adults. An average of 17 adults work in the recycling program each pay period, earning $7.25 an hour. RENEW collected, processed and shipped over 76,000 lbs or 38 tons of materials in its first year. Together, RENEW and Central Arkansas businesses are providing adults with disabilities the opportunity to be successful while creating a greener, healthier and more efficient community for all of us to live in. Business World uses RENEW and has seen a dramatic reduction in waste pick-up expenses. “We’ve seen our waste collection go from three pick-ups a week to only one. As a Corporate Partner of Easter Seals, we also like that we’re able to help adults with disabilities have a job of their own,” says Business World President Wade Timmerman. “It’s time to renew our commitment to the world around us.” - Christopher Dodd, politician I Our Future: The program continues to add new contracts with local businesses and is developing space to include secure document destruction thus creating more jobs for adults with disabilities. The RENEW Recycling program had a positive impact on the environment:  646 trees saved  264,214 gallons of water saved  17,594 gallons of oil saved  154,926 kilowatt hours of energy saved  22,306 pounds of air pollution eliminated  116.28 cubic yards of landfill space saved
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    10 Investing in Independence hefuture looks even brighter for our Adult Services programs. In the next year, Easter Seals Ar- kansas will build a new Adult Training and Wellness Center, the only facility of its kind in Arkan- sas that combines job and life skills programs with health and wellness. Train- ing will include nutrition, wellness and cook- ing programs; expanded fitness programs; art and music classes; community experience instruction; specialized sensory areas and a technology lab. The current facility limits services to only 100 adults. The new facility will expand program and services to provide pre- ventative healthcare needs for adults who are more likely to suffer from obesi- ty, high blood pressure and diabetes. This is an important step to ensuring that adults with disabilities receive specialized training and support to work and live independently. “Americans with disabilities who want to work shouldn’t have to wait one more day.” - President Bill Clinton T Our Future: Investing in Independence campaign begins in Fall 2011. The new facility is scheduled to open in 2013. At Left: Charles, Jennifer and Thomas pose in their hard hats to celebrate the start of the campaign. Top: The beginnings of our Technology Lab with assistance from Windstream. Middle: Marnetta and Krysten learn healthy choices from their staff. Bottom: Adults work on fitness activities.
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    11 In 2011, itwas our distinct honor to recognize Gus Vratsinas as the recipient of the prestigious Arkansan of the Year award. He was honored for his many contributions to Arkansas through business, economic development and philanthropy. Vratsinas, who celebrated 16 years of service to Easter Seals, has had an extraordinary vision of the future for children and adults with disabilities, and his legacy lives on in the building projects he supported. John Steuri and Sam Alley served as co-chairs with Sheffield Nelson, the 2010 Arkansan of the Year, serving as Honorary Chairman. The event was held at the Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom. Lawrence Hamilton was accompanied by the Easter Seals choir singing “Let There be Peace on Earth” and a live auction was held after the dinner. The evening raised over $350,000 to support the programs and services of Easter Seals. Arkansan of the Year Top Row: John Steuri, Governor Mike Beebe, Sheffield Nelson, Honoree Gus Vratsinas, and Sharon Moone-Jochums. Bottom Row: Bryan Purifoy, Ali Chism, Hannah Johnson, and Rhett Dean.
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    12 Rollin’ On TheRiver Rollin’ On The River 2010 featured a new logo and new location. Held at the Clinton Presidential Library, the event featured a sanctioned race course for 5K runners. A children’s area with a bouncy house, a petting zoo and games, delighted the chil- dren and adults alike. Event spon- sors included the Presenting Sponsor, QualChoice and the Wellness Sponsor, St. Vincent. The event raised more than $81,000 for our programs. Rice N Roll Families once again filled downtown Stuttgart for the 8th annual Rice N Roll that benefited the Easter Seals Grand Prairie Child Development Center. The race featured a family fun walk, 5K race and Bike & Trike Parade. The Patron Party, chaired by Allen Homra, was held at the home of Kaye and Butch Baden and featured a live and silent auction. The events raised more than $86,000 to support the Center’s programs. Rock Run The second annual Rock Run 8K held at Rebsamen Park featured more than 300 runners and raised more than $9,000. Top: John Hardin’s Team won the Strength in Numbers Award at 2010 Rollin’ On The River. Bottom: Rice N Roll featured the annual Bike & Trike Parade. At Right: Fun and Games highlighted the 2010 Rollin’ On The River.
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    13 Art & Soul Theadults at the Adult Services Center created the signature piece for 2010. Held this year at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, the event featured more than 100 pieces of art by local artists and Easter Seals children and adults. Presented by The Tenenbaum Foundation, the event was co-chaired by Gary Davis, Sharon Heflin, Vincent Insalaco and Judy Tenebaum and raised over $59,000 to support our programs. The Fashion Event Chaired by Jeanne Johansson and co-chaired by Cindy Murphy, the fourth annual fashion show set the stage for Little Rock’s Spring fashion. The setting was once again the elegant Chenal Country Club where guests viewed the latest spring fashions from several local boutiques. The band, Tragikly White, played while professional models and Easter Seals children and adults walked the runway. The event raised more than $61,000 to support our programs. Taste of Mediterranean/ Greekfest Golf Classic The Taste of the Mediterranean and the Greekfest Golf Classic are held annually in partnership with the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. This year’s Taste of the Mediterranean featured wine tasting, a live and silent auction and entertainment by Middle Eastern dancers. The golf tournament was held at the Chenal Country Club with over 40 teams participating. Together the events raised over $200,000 to help support Easter Seals, Community Connections and the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Top Left: Erin from Adult Services poses with the Signature Piece that she helped create for Art & Soul 2010. Bottom Right: Ashley became a fashion model for the day at The Fashion Event 2011.
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    14 Independence (giving $25,000or more) Pat and Bill Carlton Frank Lyon, Jr. Snell Prosthetic and Orthotic Laboratory Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust Sysco Food Services VCC Empowerment (giving $10,000 to $24,499 ) Acxiom Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield Baldwin & Shell Construction Bale Chevrolet BancorpSouth Insurance Bank of the Ozarks Catholic Health Initiatives Christy and Cori Catlett CENTURY 21 Dunaway and Hart Anna and Dr. Steve Clift The Estate of Ashley Cockrill, Jr. Deltic Timber Corporation Dillard's, Inc. George H. Dunklin, Jr. Charitable Foundation Karen and John Flake Glazer's Distributors of Arkansas Linda and Rush Harding Angela Harrison-King Suzanne and William Hawkins Heathcott Associates IBERIABANK Jerry and Gene Jones Toni and Ron Lazenby Cindy Nash Nancy and Rick Parker Roberson's Fine Jewelry Lisenne Rockefeller Stephens Inc. The McLarty Companies Walthour Trust Welsco, Inc. Windstream Karen and Dom Yezzi Opportunity (giving $5,000 to $9,999) ABC Financial Services Janet and Sam Alley Arkansas Community Foundation Arkansas Democrat Gazette Amy and Dr. Brad Baltz Bank of America Blue Cross Blue Shield Employees Business World Ellon and Rogers Cockrill Jim Elder Good Sport Fund Entergy Arkansas First Security Bank - Searcy Five Oaks Catering Judy and Frank Fletcher Friday, Eldredge & Clark Janet and Greg Hartz Sharon K. Heflin Jones & Son Fine Jewelry Teri and Bernard Kaiser Lexicon, Inc. Little Rock Church of Christ Lockton Companies, LLC M2 Gallery, Inc. Marking Systems, Inc. Christina and W. Brock Martin Angela and Edward Moody Cindy and Chip Murphy Lynn and George O'Connor Orion Capital Partners, LLC Alice and Pat Pappas Pediatrics Plus Pleasant Ridge Development Company, LLLP Winthrop Rockefeller, Jr. Dwayne Shelton Annette and Franklin Shirrell Sissy's Log Cabin Stephanie and Dr. Les Smith Claudia and Stephen Strange A. Tenenbaum Foundation The Estate of Lorene Campbell Thomas & Thomas Verizon Wireless Irene and Gus Vratsinas Patti and Jim Womble “Your life and mine shall be valued, not by what we take…but by what we give.” - Edgar Allen, Easter Seals Founder Investing to Make a Difference
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    15 Dignity (giving $2,500to $4,999) Ag-Pro of Stuttgart Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Arkansas Scottish Rite Foundation Sara and Jimmy Batcheller Business World Employees Bylites, Inc. Cascade Dafo, Inc. Karen and William Cobb, Jr. Croppin 4 Kids Crow-Burlingame Company/Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts Stores Delta Plastics of the South, LLC ESA - Arkansas State Council Eve Partners Tim and Peggy Farrell Flake & Kelley Management Inc. Fleming Electric, Inc. George and Linda Gleason Foundation Candra G. Greise Hematology-Oncology Services of Arkansas, P.A. Stacey and Allen Homra Hudson, Cisne, & Co. LLP DeAnn and Dr. James Hunt, Jr. Indulgences by Body Bronze Vince Insalaco Judy and Jim Irwin Sharon and Arnie Jochums Kids for the Future Lennox Industries, Inc. Judy and Jim Life Middleton Heat & Air Multi-Management Services National Construction Rentals, Inc. Mary Lynn and Sheffield Nelson Tish and Wyck Nisbet The Osborne Group, Inc. Paul Hanson Partners Porter's Seed Cleaning Preferred Medical Producers Rice Mill, Inc. QCA Health Plan, Inc. Mary Lou and Terry Rasco Regions Bank Riceland Foods Foundation Dianne and Mark Ross Wendy See Ken Shollmier Simmons First Bank-Pine Bluff Cindy and Warren Simpson Textbook Brokers US Raceworks LLC Janice and Larry Walther Carolyn and Mark Warner Witsell Evans & Rasco Ability (giving $1,000 to $2,499) A T & T Kathleen and Harry Aburrow Accident Fund Action Inc. Clair and Wayne Alley Aon Foundation Arizona AFO Inc. Arkansas Business Publishing Group Arkansas Children's Hospital Arkansas County Bank Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation Arkansas Federal Credit Union Arkansas Fertility & Gynecology Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care Arkansas Otolaryngology Center Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Society, Inc. Arkansas Times Kimberly and Ben Bailey Deena Bailey Robert Bailey Baptist Health Medical Center Richard E. Bell Consulting Bird and Bear Enterprises, Inc. Lee Bodenhamer Gayle and Tad Bohannon Brown Rogers Company P.A. Marianne and John Burnett Capital Properties, LLC Cardinal Health Foundation Inc. Robbie and Dr. David Cash Drs. Janet and Steven Cathey Centerstage Dance, LLC CENTURY 21 Prestige Realty Francine and Ronnie Clark Clay Murphy LLC Coca-Cola Bottling Company Coker-Hampton Drug Company Colliers Dickson Flake Partners, Inc. Shayla and Scott Copas Joelle and Harry Cotros Curtis H. Stout, Inc. Daddy's Downtown Deli Jana and Bradley Davis Donald P. Davis Deanco Farms Delta Dental Plan of Arkansas, Inc. DeWitt Bank & Trust Company Jennifer and Jason Earney
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    16 Laura and JimEngstrom, III Terri and Harry Erwin The Farmers & Merchants Bank Joyce and James Faulkner Fence World The Financial Centre Corporation Rick Fleetwood Ford Nassen & Baldwin P.C. Gaylia and Gene Fortson Foundation Resource Management Go Running Dave Grundfest Company The Louise H. Gutierrez Revocable Trust Lousie and Roy Gutierrez Carmen and Dr. David Hall Carolyn Hamra Ellen and Dr. Ron Hardin Harding University Judith and Dr. William T. Harris Heart of Arkansas United Way Andrea and Jay Heflin Amy Henry LeeAnne and Steve Hess Insalaco Tenenbaum Enterprises Don Jack, Jr. Jeanne and Oskar Johansson Katherine and Jeff Johnson KBX Kristi and Tom Kennedy Kim Brockinton Interiors Kiwanis Club of Stuttgart Ashley and Kurt Knickrehm Ashley and Dr. Thomas Koonce The Kroger Company William D. Lake Sandra and Steve Landers Terri and Tim Langford Legacy Capital Group Arkansas, Inc. Joann and Harry Leggett, Jr. Ludwig Distributing Company Jo and Bob Magee Mary and James McCullar Rebecca and Pat Millwee Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard Brett A. Morgan National Voluntary Health Agencies New Life Church Oklahoma City Bakery, Inc. Norma L. Oliver One Bank & Trust PDC Construction, Inc. Charlie Penix Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Marilyn and Dr. Rob Porter, Jr. Michelle and Brian Purcell Judy and James Rhodes Matthew Roach Linda and William Rogers Ron Sherman Advertising H. D. Roosth and Amos Hall Barbara and Dwight Ross Russell Chevrolet - Honda Sage V Foods Scarlet Simmons First National Bank Ginna and J.D. Simpson Elizabeth Skinner Law Firm Lynda and Dr. Barry Sorrells Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Martha and Warren Stephenson Stratton Seed Company Stuttgart Daily Leader Stuttgart Rotary Club Superior Pontiac Cadillac Wes Sutton TC Print Solutions Tennessee Steel Haulers The Jesus Fund Timex Corporation Travelers Bond Twin City Transportation, Inc. US Bank USA Drug Foundation Vesta's Vratsinas Capital Resources Clay Waliski Wal-Mart Foundation Stephanie and Kevin Wilcox Heidi and James Williams Edward K. Willis Windows USA Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP Friends (giving $500 to $999) AmWINS Brokerage of Illinois Patricia and Robert Arbogast ARC One Arkansas Hunger Relief Stephanie and Larry Atkinson Cheryl Avants and Bill Nowlin Roseann and John Gregory Baden
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    17 Kaye and MarvinBaden Melanie Baden Amy and Wes Baden Amy and Michael Bailey Kristy and Hardin Bale BancorpSouth Foundation Sheila and Richard Beck Connie and Ed Bennett Blue Seal Jerry Lee Bogard Farms Janis and Carl Brothers Brownlee Construction Consultants Karen Burden and Herbert Martin Centennial Bank Century Link Jason Chastain Chenal Woods Condominiums Wesley K. Clark and Associates, LLC Lizabeth Clouse CNA Foundation Kathryn Cobb Melissa and Gary Coven Jim Craig Lori and Shayne Cummings Custom Beverage D & S Farms Marcia and James Darr Datamax Office Systems Delta Trust & Bank Edna and Kenny Dryden Dumas Tractor Salvage Ecotec Coal LLC Joe Edwards ESA - Beta Omicron ESA - Delta Nu ESA - Zeta Chi Faux Pas Ferneau LLC First Electric Cooperative Corporation Elaine and Terry Fletcher Christine and Jeff Gardner Gary Morris Interiors Agnes and James Gibbs Julia and Ryan Hamra Hartley Flying Service HLN Services Hoskyn Enterprises, Inc. Melissa and Edmond Hurst Ifrah Financial Services Industrial Iron Works The Janet Jones Company Bethany Karber Kimberly-Clark Kraftco Building Supply, Inc. Linda and Dr. Jim Landers Larry's Pizza Sharon and Gervais LeBlanc Linda and Danny Linn Little Rock Hematology Oncology Associates Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation Mayflower Food Stores, Inc. Jamie and Bo McNeill Liane and Alan Meadors Mitchell, Blackstock, Barnes, Wagoner, Ivers & Sneddon, PLLC Mod Space Kimberly and Dr. Chris Morgan Dr. Robert A. Murphy Drs. Angela and Duong Nguyen Petrus Ford Pettus Office Products Kiki and George Plastiras Nick Plastiras Regions Insurance Rich-N-Tone Bryan Robins Margaret and Tom Schueck Phyllis and Gary Sebree Kristen Seiter Seyller Electric Linda Slaton South Arkansas Orthopaedic Center Glenna and John Stark Stedman's, Inc. Stovesand Auction Company Angela and Stephen Strange, Jr. Strategic Marketing, Inc. Jennifer and John Sullivan Julia and Marty Sunde Superior Lawn Services Edna Thirion Transplace Tripp Tuggle UAMS Value Growth Asset Managment Bill Vickery Sam Vittitow White-Daters & Associates Williams & Dean Associated Architects Heather and Brent Winston
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    18 Amanda Adams Lora Adams SydneyAdams Funke Aladesofi Tina Alino Joyce H. Arey Bryan R. Ayres Dorothy R. Baccus Laura E. Bailey Kelsey Baker Mike Baker John D. Baldwin, Jr. Mary Barnes Sherry Barnes Dorthy Barnett Ellen Barnett Sara Barnett Tonya Bates Rita Bauknight Halley Beard John Beaton Sheila Beck Angela Bell Jessica Bell Katherine L. Bettis Sandi Billingsley April Bisbee Elizabeth Bisbee Carrie Blankenship Charity Bohannon Meagan Booe Angelia Bowden Connie Bracy Alexandra Brewer Kathleen F. Brewer Tomisha Broach Jassie K. Brown Earnestine Brumfield Shannon Bryant Brenda Bunch Rhonda Butler Nicole Caldwell David Cartwright Robin Casteel Steve Cater Tonya D. Cato Betty Chambers Katie Chambliss Lea Charlton Demetrice Chatwood Kelley Cherry Tarasha Clardy Myrtle Clark Shameka Clark Margaret Clevenger Faye Cobbs Viola Cogshell Gladys C. Cole Barbara Colony Diane Collins Laquida Cooper Dorothy Coran Mary Cothern Candi Cox Linda Craig Carlos Davis Melissa Davis Pippa Dean Holly Delclos Frances Dennis Patti Dillard Patti Dillon Dawn E. Dobson Linda L. Driggs Wayne Dumas Nancy Dunn Vicki Dyer Jodi Eaton Alice L. Edwards Marcia Esbaner Cristy Estes Yvette Etteldorf Ruth Eyres Mandy Farr El'Keisha Fields Christen Ferguson Penny Forell Dana Fuller Sarah Fuller Candace Garcia Kenya Gary Florene Gaston Tonya Geisler Joy Gentry Beronica George Kasi Gilmore MaeBell Glason Amy Goddard Adrienne Greer Lori Greer Dianna Griffe Edith Hadley Julia Hamra Priscilla Handley Sestina Hardin Brooke Harris Carmella Harris Stephanie Harris Ashley Harrison Brenda Harshaw Julianne Havelka Staci Hawkins Patricia Hayes Barbara Haynes Tim Hedin Ginny Heiple Shellie Henderson Heather M. Hendrix Paula Hibbs Angela R. Hicks Alicia Higgins Chikiki Hill Karen R. Hobgoo Matthew Howard Angela Jackson Kelley Jackson Linda F. Jackson Lisa Jefferson Kelvin Johnson Lettricia Johnson Melinda Johnson Minnie Johnson Yaulonda A. Johnson Bruce Jones Ronson Jones Sheyevon Jones Cesar Juarez Lindsay Katilius Heather Keeling Lue Kelley Candace Kennedy Allison Kerr Carol Kerr Jennifer Key Melissa Knoedl Joey A. Lambert Iva Lawson Dena Layrock Sharon LeBlanc Greg Lindsey Lorielle Long Chiffon Lott Rebecca Lott Naameh Mandani Hannah Marks Lachelle Martin Susan L. May Clayton Mayhan Matthew McClintic Terri McCuien Clara McCuin Ollie McDaniel Alison McGrimley Melissa A. McPherson Amber Menard Julie L. Mendoza Patrick Meredith Leslie Miles Michael Miles Jeannie Miller Julius Miller Patricia Mitchell Vanetta Mitchell Karen Moll Dustin Montgomery Taira Monticelli Jessica Moody Weltha B. Moody Dorothy A. Moore Venson Moore Nakia Morris Andrew Morse Sara Mosley Teresa Nash Cara Neal Dominique Neasley- Gatewood Meghan Nelson Roderick E. Nelson Andrea Newton Neddie J. Nichols Samella Nichols Jillian Nicholson Kimberly Noblitt Hannah Norwood Arlene D. Novak Florence N. Nwanne Josephine Obidike Olawunmi Olaleye Christopher Onyekweli Virginia Onyilagha Amy Orman Kelley Osiro Felecia Parker Laura Perry Linda Petersen Emma Pierce Vicky Pilkington Joe Pitts Barbara Porchia Heather Postema Glenda Prewett Brenda Purdom Emma J. Purifoy Emma K. Purifoy Rebecca Pyburn Samuel Quarles Michele Quiles Michael Raczynski Patricia Raczynski Judy G. Rafter Christopher Ramsey Beth Ray Sharon Ray Rhianna Richards Mark Richardson Jennifer Rinehart Shea Rivera Jackie Rogers Mallory N. Rogers Niki Rogers Katelyn Rowden Cassandra Roy Victoria Ruesing Debra Ruffin Cheryl Runshe Melinda Rutledge Christopher Ryan Courtney Sanders Sara Scallion Sheere Scogin Casey Shelton Mary Ann Shelton Rebecca Shelton Virginia A. Simmons Donnecia Sinegal Karen Skarda Bobbie Smith Chloe Smith Christen Smith Doris R. Smith Shauna C. Smith Shayne Sommer Derek Sparks Sheila Spearmon Ryan Spychalski Erin Squires Brenda Stacker Dariuz Stadnik Dawn Stahlberg Kendra Stanford Pamela Starks Mary Steele Linda W. Stephens Melinda Stephenson Sharonda Stephenson Lisa Stewart Michelle Still Alice Stillman Melanie Stillman Kelvin Stinyard Sharon Stroud Theresa Sutton Bernadine Talbert Amy Tanner Barbara J. Taylor Corrinne Taylor Jennifer L. Thomas Jennifer P. Thomas Tiffany Thomas Beverly Ann Thornburg Autumn Tolliver Jordan Twedt Rebekah Vandesteeg Jacquelyn Wallace Dorothy Walls Garry Wann Brandy Ward Debra Ware Guerondola Watkins Anna Weaver Ashleigh Weiss Aaron West Phyllis White Shelly Wier Jessica Wiley Justine Williams Kristy Williams Tammie Williams Venita Williams Debbie Wilson Phyllis Wilson Meggie Wolfe Caryn Womack Jon Woods Yolanda Woods Robert G. Wright Lauren Zilk Employee Caring and Sharing
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    19 Children's Services 848 OutpatientTherapy and Infant Monitoring 347 Inpatient Children's Rehabilitation 50 A Child's Place Preschool 131 Grand Prairie Child Development Center 107 Statewide Outreach Consultations 192 Technology Curriculum & Access Center 21 Consultations Adult Services 442 Butler Adult Living Center 12 Adult Day Development Program 113 Vocational/Employment Program 95 Community/Home Based Services 169 Armistead Village 19 Wilson Court 17 Wilson Court II 17 Support Services 19,078 Training: Technology Curriculum & Access Center 3,134 Training: Outreach 1,281 Information and Referral Services 6,336 Equipment Loan 714 Parent Consultations 2,735 Faculty/Staff Consultations 4,878 Total Served 20,368 Easter Seals Arkansas Combined Statement of Support, Revenue and Expense Year Ending June 30, 2011 Support: Contributions and Special Events 1,549,442 Revenue: Fees for Services and Program Contracts 18,198,509 Rental and Other Income 318,513 Total Support and Revenue 20,066,464 Expenses: Program Services Children’s Services 11,134,130 Adult Services 5,952,967 Total Program Services 17,087,097 Support Services Management and General 1,860,809 Fundraising 766,178 Total Support Services 2,626,987 Total Expenses 19,714,084 Financials Individuals Served
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    20 Easter Seals Arkansas 3920Woodland Heights Little Rock, AR 72212 501-227-3600 • 877-533-3600 www.eastersealsar.com