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Fiscal Year2016Our Missionis to enable infants, children and adults withdisabilities to achieve maximum independence andto provide support for the families who love andcare for them.Annual ReportPhoto: Julie Hermes
Board of DirectorsFY16 Boardof DirectorsKelly Taira, Board ChairDirector, Americas Bank Lending Group, Merrill LynchJohn Jostrand, Vice-Chair Partner, William BlairRoger McDougal, TreasurerSenior Vice President, The Northern TrustHarry Cruz, Secretary District Security Manager, UPSKen Bishop, CPA Partner, BKD, LLPCraig BoroughfSenior Director of Transportation & Indirect Sourcing, USGChad ChobanGlobal Director, Infrastructure Delivery,Sensient Tehnologies CorporationBrian Claire Senior Partner, Deloitte Tax LLPBryan HansonCOO & Senior Vice President, Exelon NuclearMatt JosephDirector, Healthcare Specialty Group,Cushman and WakefieldChristopher Kapcar VP Engineering, EZ Links GolfRoger McDougalSenior Vice President, The Northern TrustStephanie MoritzChief Communications & Marketing Officer,American Dental AssociationJerry Morrow Mother Parkers Tea & CoffeeChristy Noland AttorneyRuss Paluch Partner, Maverick Energy ConsultingPhoto: Helena JoergenrudHello,In fiscal year 2016 we renewed our ferventcommitment to excellent treatment andexceptional results. As the prevalence ofdevelopmental delays and disabilities affected1 in 6 children in our service area, our team ofexperts was poised to respond.We sought opportunities to collaborate withleading medical providers and share ourcombined knowledge through specializedclinics.We trained in eye gaze technology thatempowers non-verbal children tocommunicate in new ways.Our vital nutrition therapy services expandedto underserved areas.We developed a postural control initiativethat helped improve school readiness andtransform children’s learning experience.We challenged children to target physicaltherapy goals that contributed to recreationaland competitive success.Our interdisciplinary approach and personalizedsolutions are helping children achievetransformative breakthroughs.Backed by our dedicated Board of Directorsand generous supporters, we are charged byour vision that all children receive thedevelopmental services they need.Aaron Rapier Principle, Rapier Law FirmRae Rupp Srch RetiredDr. Michael VolpeExecutive Director,School Association for Special EducationTheresa Forhofer President & CEO
100Offered treatment for more thandifferent diagnoses10,839hours ofspeech-languagetherapyValued PartnershipsWe partner with leading medical providers tooffer specialized clinics. These relationships andclinics are continuously evolving to meet thechanging needs of children with disabilities.Offering one of only three Positioning &Mobility Clinics in the Chicago area, the teamat Easter Seals worked to double the numberof clients benefiting from molded wheelchairseats and customized equipment in 2016.Partnerships between Easter Seals therapistsand leading physicians afford on-site dentalvisits, vision exams, specialized evaluations andmedical consultations for children with disabilities. The team promotes direct communicationbetween therapists, doctors and families thatis supported by experienced parent liaisons.Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley is a valuedpartner of The University of Chicago School ofMedicine, University of Illinois Chicago, RabyInstitute for Integrative Medicine atNorthwestern, among many more.2,143hours ofassistive technologytherapy188individuals assisted byspecialized clinicsPhoto: Michelle GeogaLeader in Eye Gaze TechnologyBuilding Brighter FuturesIn fiscal year 2016 we demonstrated our commitment to innovative solutions that buildbrighter futures for more than 3,200 infants, toddlers and children with special needs. Webuilt and expanded vital collaborations with experts. We created experiences for therapiststo learn, grow and teach, and shared our knowledge with other clinicians in our community.As a result, the year was full of future-focused responses to the growing needs of childrenwith disabilities, and countless examples of the impact of our family-centered approach.Eye-gaze technology at Easter Seals DuPage& Fox Valley is revolutionizing communicationfor children with special needs. Selected asone of of four locations in the country tooffer MyGaze system training, Easter SealsDuPage & Fox Valley hosted internationalexperts, and educated more than 60professionals on using eye gaze technologyto replace computer touch pads. Thisinnovation allows non-verbal children tooperate devices by controlling their eye focus.Our Speech-language pathologists arecontributing to this software developmentand empowering children to communicateindependently.
Expanded NutritionTherapy ServicesGrew nutritionservices inunderservedareasGenerous funding in FY2016 expandednutrition services in underserved areas ofKane and Northwest Cook counties andbrought another registered dietician nutritionistto the Easter Seals team. Nutrition therapistssaw an increase in the number of children whoimproved their intake and tolerance of food. Byimproving nutrition, children experiencegreater growth and development and parentsfeel more confident at mealtime.100%of client families wouldrecommend us to a friend**according to family surveyDr. R. Charles Dumont of the Raby Institute forIntegrative Medicine at Northwestern broughtnational attention to Easter Seals DuPage &Fox Valley’s feeding clinic as a speaker at Mt.Washington Pediatric Hospital’s feedingconference.Life-Changing SuccessChildren with special needs want toexperience the same activities and recognitionas their siblings and peers. We look farbeyond standard benchmarks. Therapistschallenge clients to gear their goals towardactive participation and excellence in activitiesthat interest them. In physical therapy, thedrive to develop strength, coordination andmobility is boosted by the desire to excel inrecreational and competitive settings.Occupational Therapy ImprovesSchool ReadinessOur occupational therapists are helpingchildren develop skills that transform theireducational experience. Fine motor skills areutilized daily for writing, drawing, usingscissors and manipulating zippers.Photo: Manuel Alvarez15,222hours ofoccupationaltherapyHelped children celebrateaward-winning physical feats12,997hours ofphysical therapySensory regulation improves socializationand behavior, while executive functioningfocuses on formulating plans to manageprojects and time.By developing postural strength children cansit stably at a desk to better attend to theirteacher. A postural control initiativeculminated in a two-day course dedicated tothe importance of balance and movement.This year, we celebrated an impressive list ofachievements made by children in the physicaltherapy program including:Sled Hockey Competitors, Little LeaguePitching All-Star, Junior-Varsity CompetitiveDiver, Award Winning Weight Lifter, FeaturedVocalist, Pan Am Gold Medalist Swimmer,Para-Olympic Bocce Coach, an Assistant PlayDirector at Yale & more!Photo: Jacqueline Dye
Revenues & ExpensesStatement of Financial Position 20162015.5% program revenue2016ASSETS35.6%contributions& bequestsREVENUESCash 1,040,375 641,798Investments 643,533 905,135Receivables, Net 735,970 632,861Other Assets 104,712 750,168Land, Building & Equipment, Net 1,304,335 3,124,024 3,828,925 6,053,986 877,966 1,758,444Unrestricted 2,054,425 2,589,776Temporarily Restricted 896,534 1,705,776Total Net Assets 2,950,959 4,295,542Total Liabilities & Net Assets 3,828,925 6,053,986Total AssetsLIABILITIES & NET ASSETS63.9%service billing miscellaneousLiabilitiesNet Assets12.7% management & generalStatement of Activities 201620155.6%fundraising2016REVENUESContributions & Bequests 2,040,118 3,225,455Program Revenue 5,885,380 5,728,707Service Billing Revenue 173,347 78,721Miscellaneous Revenue 14,833 39,583Total Revenue 8,113,678 9,072,466Program Services 6,159,404 6326,445Management & General 946,359 982,287Fundraising 399,651 432,946Total Expenses 7,505,414 7,741,678Other Revenue (Expense) (50,982) 13,795A complete donor list is also available uponrequest.Change in Net Assets 557,282 1,344,583Fiscal year 2016 contributions include capitalcampaign donations.Net Assets at Beginning of Year 2,393,677 2,950,959Net Assets at End of Year 2,950,959 4,295,542EXPENSES81.7%programservicesEXPENSESThis condensed financial summary has beenprepared by Easter Seals DuPage & FoxValley. Complete financial statements,including notes and the independent auditor’sreport of Tighe, Kress & Orr, P.C., are availableupon request.
Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago, Raby Institute for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern, among many more. 188 individuals assisted by specialized clinics 2,143 hours of assistive technology therapy 10,839 hours of
