History

History

2007 12,058 units of therapy provided to local children with developmental disabilities. This represents a 44% increase in services provided compared to 2002. Three therapists added to the staff in order to meet the increasing need for services
2002 In September of 2002, the Easter Seal Foundation serving Henry, Mercer and Rock Island Counties discontinued its affiliation with National Easter Seals, Inc. The volunteer Board of Directors voted 22-0 to maintain its local autonomy and to become the Children’s Therapy Center of the Quad Cities, NFP. Children from both Illinois and Iowa can now receive services without any restrictions
1989 Merged with Henry County Easter Seals Society and became the Easter Seal Foundation Serving Henry, Mercer and Rock Island Counties. Services in all counties focused on children with developmental disabilities, but Henry County services continue to serve children and adults
1983 To discourage the use of the word “Crippled” changed name to the Easter Seal Foundation Serving Rock Island and Mercer Counties
1979 Expanded service area to include Mercer County and became Foundation for Crippled Children and Adults serving Rock Island and Mercer Counties
1962 Because of need in local community, began serving adults with disabilities and became Foundation for Crippled Children and Adults of Rock Island County
1950 Incorporated in March 1949 as the Crippled Children’s Foundation of Rock Island County. Invited Easter Seals to be a part of this local effort
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