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Parents and therapists praise Easterseals Joliet early-intervention services
Summary
Families and therapists described how Easterseals Joliet’s early-intervention programs — including home visits, equipment clinics and outpatient services — supported children with disabilities and helped some former clients pursue careers.
Parents, program staff and former clients spoke in a public presentation about Easterseals Joliet’s early-intervention and family-support services, saying the programs provide therapy, equipment and community connections that help children take part in everyday life.
"We are going for our tenth surgery December 11, and she's just the love of my life," said Heather Jacobson, mother of 14-year-old Stevie Lynn, during her remarks about longstanding services and recent progress. Jacobson said Stevie, diagnosed with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) as an infant, uses a wheelchair, is tube-dependent and nonverbal but has shown gains since resuming therapy. She singled out a longtime therapist, Wendy, for consistent support…
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