While reflecting on youth, oftentimes one will reminisce the warm days of summer and kicking or throwing a ball around with friends. Some even threw or kicked a ball outside of their driveway while competing in local baseball, basketball or soccer teams. According to recent statistics, 35 million children (ages 5-18) play some form of organized sport. Why are so many children involved in […]
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Transition Skills Program at Easter Seals Crossroads
The Adult Day Services at Easter Seals Crossroads in Indiana is offering a transition skills program for adults with autism or developmental disabilities. Individuals who will benefit from Transitional Skills programming should meet the following criteria: Must be at least 18 years of age Must not be a “flight” risk Must not demonstrate behaviors that […]
Personal Health Records-Google Health & Road ID
Access to your medical records is important. Having health histories, medication lists and current dosages, records of past treatments and immunizations and related information available during regularly-scheduled doctor’s appointments are critical. Having access to that information during emergencies is even more important. I have recently become aware of two services, Google Health and Road ID, […]
Friday Night Festivities at Easter Seals Crossroads
Please join the Easter Seals Crossroads Adult Day Service program for Friday Night Festivities. Each month’s activities will feature a special theme. The theme might include an activity, a special event, a holiday party, a craft; there will always be entertainment, friendship, and fun! In addition, snacks will be provided. Parents and caregivers are encouraged […]
Downloadable Audiobooks from the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library
For many people, reading is a daily activity that provides a brief escape and the chance to relax and forget about daily stresses. Reading can be fun, informative, and even cathartic. Unfortunately, for individuals with certain disabilities, reading does not serve as a means of escape and relaxation; conversely, reading can be an arduous task […]
2011 Autism Expo in Carmel, IN
As many as 1 in 110 people in the United States of America has autism. Just in time for Disability Awareness Month in Indiana, the Indiana chapter of the Autism Society of America and Easter Seals Crossroads are hosting the 4th Annual Autism Expo on March 26, 2011 at The Fountains Banquet and Conference Center […]