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taking on disability together
ABOUT EASTERSEALS ARC
Our PurposeTo change the way the world defines and views disability
by making profound, positive differences in people’s
lives every day.
Easterseals Arc is dedicated to helping people with disabilities become as independent as possible, while also providing support and resources for family members.
No other local organization offers as many choices—from residential support to day programs to employment services to respite.
Executive Leadership• Donna K. Elbrecht, President/CEO• Karen Bachman, CFO• Danielle Tips, Vice President of Health and Residential Supports• Thomas Summerville, Vice President of Employment and Community Supports• Kelly Clouse, Vice President of Human Resources• Lynn Walker, Director of Quality• Sheri Ward, Director of Development• Janet Schutte, Director of Communications and Marketing
Board of DirectorsBoard Officers• Christine Hepler
Chair• Joe Cohen
1st Vice Chair• Eric Whicker
2nd Vice Chair• Amy Eavey
Secretary• Susan Wesner
Treasurer
Board Members• Mike Begala• Zachary Beiswanger• Harold Berfiend• Michael Douglass• Rick Farrant• Vince Green• Erik Grotness• Jack Hall
• Greg Haney• Linda Johnston• Susan Konopacki• Nelson Peters• Peter Van Baalen• Cindy Verduce
4919 Coldwater RoadFort Wayne, IN 46825260.456.4534www.eastersealsarcnein.org
LIVE ........................................................................
We offer programs and services that help individuals LIVE independent lives.
• Group Homes• Supported Living• Community Living• Structured Family
Caregiving• Wellness
Coordination
381individuals
served
59individuals
defined their idea of a good life via Creating Our Own
Paths program
59 individuals
transitioned to more independent
environment
$3,397annual funding
gap* per person served
*Cost of providing services minus revenue generated; donations and grants help bridge the gap.
LEARN ..................................................................
We offer programs and services that help individuals LEARN skills to thrive.• Behavior Solutions• Transitions• Adult Day Center• Family Support
Program• Dream Teens• Pre-Employment
Transition Services
520individuals
served
17individuals learned to use assistive
technology
259area high
school students participated in
Pre-Employment Transition Services
$1,311annual funding
gap* per person served
*Cost of providing services minus revenue generated; donations and grants help bridge the gap.
SARA: Leading Through LearningSara has become a leader in the Adult Day Center, helping others as she improves her own life skills. She helps serve lunch; she pushes wheelchair users from room to room; and she helps her friends participate in activities. As Sara learns more and
does more, her caring nature inspires her peers to do more, too.
MARY: Setting an ExampleMary is becoming more independent and confident thanks to new skills. She worked with her staff and the Literacy Alliance to learn to read and is working with a mentor to improve her reading skills. This has helped her make her own weekly
grocery shopping list. Mary’s efforts have encouraged others, and her husband is now working on writing his name and learning about letters and their phonetic sounds.
DRAKE: Finding His WayDrake entered the Transitions program to improve his skills so that he could get a job. After landing a job at Kerbside Container, Drake learned the Citilink bus system so he could commute to work independently. His attitude and willingness to learn are the foundations of his success.
RICKY: Losing Weight, Gaining HealthRicky has lost more than 65 pounds with help and support from his family and staff. He hit his peak weight in 2017, and at 60 years old it was clear that losing weight was crucial for his health. Collaboration among his doctor, a dietitian,
Supported Living staff, family, and, most importantly, Ricky, has him healthier and more active than ever.
STEVE: Seeing Things ClearlySteve has imperfect vision. For years, however, he refused to wear glasses. With steady support and encouragement from his house staff, he finally started wearing his glasses all the time. He proudly tells everyone, “I can see now!”
PAUL: Sharing His Cultural BackgroundPaul’s native language is Mandarin, so staff helped him find a local church where the language is spoken. He felt so comfortable around people who share his background that he independently approached several people and introduced
himself. Friends he made at the church visited Paul’s group home around the holidays to play games and meet his roommates.
ANNUAL REPORT
2018A BRIEF LOOK AT THE IMPACT OF SUPPORTING PEOPLE AS THEY LIVE, LEARN, WORK AND PLAY
taking on disability together
ABOUT EASTERSEALS ARC
Our PurposeTo change the way the world defines and views disability
by making profound, positive differences in people’s
lives every day.
Easterseals Arc is dedicated to helping people with disabilities become as independent as possible, while also providing support and resources for family members.
No other local organization offers as many choices—from residential support to day programs to employment services to respite.
Executive Leadership• Donna K. Elbrecht, President/CEO• Karen Bachman, CFO• Danielle Tips, Vice President of Health and Residential Supports• Thomas Summerville, Vice President of Employment and Community Supports• Kelly Clouse, Vice President of Human Resources• Lynn Walker, Director of Quality• Sheri Ward, Director of Development• Janet Schutte, Director of Communications and Marketing
Board of DirectorsBoard Officers• Christine Hepler
Chair• Joe Cohen
1st Vice Chair• Eric Whicker
2nd Vice Chair• Amy Eavey
Secretary• Susan Wesner
Treasurer
Board Members• Mike Begala• Zachary Beiswanger• Harold Berfiend• Michael Douglass• Rick Farrant• Vince Green• Erik Grotness• Jack Hall
• Greg Haney• Linda Johnston• Susan Konopacki• Nelson Peters• Peter Van Baalen• Cindy Verduce
4919 Coldwater RoadFort Wayne, IN 46825260.456.4534www.eastersealsarcnein.org
LIVE ........................................................................
We offer programs and services that help individuals LIVE independent lives.
• Group Homes• Supported Living• Community Living• Structured Family
Caregiving• Wellness
Coordination
381individuals
served
59individuals
defined their idea of a good life via Creating Our Own
Paths program
59 individuals
transitioned to more independent
environment
$3,397annual funding
gap* per person served
*Cost of providing services minus revenue generated; donations and grants help bridge the gap.
LEARN ..................................................................
We offer programs and services that help individuals LEARN skills to thrive.• Behavior Solutions• Transitions• Adult Day Center• Family Support
Program• Dream Teens• Pre-Employment
Transition Services
520individuals
served
17individuals learned to use assistive
technology
259area high
school students participated in
Pre-Employment Transition Services
$1,311annual funding
gap* per person served
*Cost of providing services minus revenue generated; donations and grants help bridge the gap.
SARA: Leading Through LearningSara has become a leader in the Adult Day Center, helping others as she improves her own life skills. She helps serve lunch; she pushes wheelchair users from room to room; and she helps her friends participate in activities. As Sara learns more and
does more, her caring nature inspires her peers to do more, too.
MARY: Setting an ExampleMary is becoming more independent and confident thanks to new skills. She worked with her staff and the Literacy Alliance to learn to read and is working with a mentor to improve her reading skills. This has helped her make her own weekly
grocery shopping list. Mary’s efforts have encouraged others, and her husband is now working on writing his name and learning about letters and their phonetic sounds.
DRAKE: Finding His WayDrake entered the Transitions program to improve his skills so that he could get a job. After landing a job at Kerbside Container, Drake learned the Citilink bus system so he could commute to work independently. His attitude and willingness to learn are the foundations of his success.
RICKY: Losing Weight, Gaining HealthRicky has lost more than 65 pounds with help and support from his family and staff. He hit his peak weight in 2017, and at 60 years old it was clear that losing weight was crucial for his health. Collaboration among his doctor, a dietitian,
Supported Living staff, family, and, most importantly, Ricky, has him healthier and more active than ever.
STEVE: Seeing Things ClearlySteve has imperfect vision. For years, however, he refused to wear glasses. With steady support and encouragement from his house staff, he finally started wearing his glasses all the time. He proudly tells everyone, “I can see now!”
PAUL: Sharing His Cultural BackgroundPaul’s native language is Mandarin, so staff helped him find a local church where the language is spoken. He felt so comfortable around people who share his background that he independently approached several people and introduced
himself. Friends he made at the church visited Paul’s group home around the holidays to play games and meet his roommates.
ANNUAL REPORT
2018A BRIEF LOOK AT THE IMPACT OF SUPPORTING PEOPLE AS THEY LIVE, LEARN, WORK AND PLAY
taking on disability together
ABOUT EASTERSEALS ARC
Our PurposeTo change the way the world defines and views disability
by making profound, positive differences in people’s
lives every day.
Easterseals Arc is dedicated to helping people with disabilities become as independent as possible, while also providing support and resources for family members.
No other local organization offers as many choices—from residential support to day programs to employment services to respite.
Executive Leadership• Donna K. Elbrecht, President/CEO• Karen Bachman, CFO• Danielle Tips, Vice President of Health and Residential Supports• Thomas Summerville, Vice President of Employment and Community Supports• Kelly Clouse, Vice President of Human Resources• Lynn Walker, Director of Quality• Sheri Ward, Director of Development• Janet Schutte, Director of Communications and Marketing
Board of DirectorsBoard Officers• Christine Hepler
Chair• Joe Cohen
1st Vice Chair• Eric Whicker
2nd Vice Chair• Amy Eavey
Secretary• Susan Wesner
Treasurer
Board Members• Mike Begala• Zachary Beiswanger• Harold Berfiend• Michael Douglass• Rick Farrant• Vince Green• Erik Grotness• Jack Hall
• Greg Haney• Linda Johnston• Susan Konopacki• Nelson Peters• Peter Van Baalen• Cindy Verduce
4919 Coldwater RoadFort Wayne, IN 46825260.456.4534www.eastersealsarcnein.org
LIVE ........................................................................
We offer programs and services that help individuals LIVE independent lives.
• Group Homes• Supported Living• Community Living• Structured Family
Caregiving• Wellness
Coordination
381individuals
served
59individuals
defined their idea of a good life via Creating Our Own
Paths program
59 individuals
transitioned to more independent
environment
$3,397annual funding
gap* per person served
*Cost of providing services minus revenue generated; donations and grants help bridge the gap.
LEARN ..................................................................
We offer programs and services that help individuals LEARN skills to thrive.• Behavior Solutions• Transitions• Adult Day Center• Family Support
Program• Dream Teens• Pre-Employment
Transition Services
520individuals
served
17individuals learned to use assistive
technology
259area high
school students participated in
Pre-Employment Transition Services
$1,311annual funding
gap* per person served
*Cost of providing services minus revenue generated; donations and grants help bridge the gap.
SARA: Leading Through LearningSara has become a leader in the Adult Day Center, helping others as she improves her own life skills. She helps serve lunch; she pushes wheelchair users from room to room; and she helps her friends participate in activities. As Sara learns more and
does more, her caring nature inspires her peers to do more, too.
MARY: Setting an ExampleMary is becoming more independent and confident thanks to new skills. She worked with her staff and the Literacy Alliance to learn to read and is working with a mentor to improve her reading skills. This has helped her make her own weekly
grocery shopping list. Mary’s efforts have encouraged others, and her husband is now working on writing his name and learning about letters and their phonetic sounds.
DRAKE: Finding His WayDrake entered the Transitions program to improve his skills so that he could get a job. After landing a job at Kerbside Container, Drake learned the Citilink bus system so he could commute to work independently. His attitude and willingness to learn are the foundations of his success.
RICKY: Losing Weight, Gaining HealthRicky has lost more than 65 pounds with help and support from his family and staff. He hit his peak weight in 2017, and at 60 years old it was clear that losing weight was crucial for his health. Collaboration among his doctor, a dietitian,
Supported Living staff, family, and, most importantly, Ricky, has him healthier and more active than ever.
STEVE: Seeing Things ClearlySteve has imperfect vision. For years, however, he refused to wear glasses. With steady support and encouragement from his house staff, he finally started wearing his glasses all the time. He proudly tells everyone, “I can see now!”
PAUL: Sharing His Cultural BackgroundPaul’s native language is Mandarin, so staff helped him find a local church where the language is spoken. He felt so comfortable around people who share his background that he independently approached several people and introduced
himself. Friends he made at the church visited Paul’s group home around the holidays to play games and meet his roommates.
ANNUAL REPORT
2018A BRIEF LOOK AT THE IMPACT OF SUPPORTING PEOPLE AS THEY LIVE, LEARN, WORK AND PLAY
Age
80-89Age
70-79
Age
60-69
Age
50-59
Age
40-49
Age
30-39 Age
20-29
Age
10-19
Age
0-9
2018 BY THE NUMBERS
PRESIDENT’S COUNCILWhile we value all donors, the Easterseals President’s Council gives special recognition to those who display extraordinary support for our purpose by giving $1,000 or more in a calendar year. We would like to thank the following 2018 President’s Council donors:
Adam & Ashley HandAkosua LugakingiraAllen BrouwerAllisun BredemeyerAmbassador EnterprisesAngela LoganAnn Barnes-SmithAntoinette MurrayArts United of Greater Fort
WayneAudrey KirkAWS FoundationBaden Gage & SchroederBarrett & McNagnyBKDBlackburn & GreenBrian Bauer
Brian HamilBrooks InsuranceBukoba LLCBurt, Blee, Dixon, Sutton, &
Bloom LLPCarolyn JohnsonCarson LLPCasey BoersmaChapman Charitable TrustChaseChristine HeplerCommunity Foundation of
Greater Fort WayneCrowe LLPDan DoanDanielle TipsDaring Fleet ManagementDave GladieuxDavid & Linda MolfenterDeMarchis Family FoundationDena & Scott JacquayDiane HumphreyDianne SengstackDon & Rae CatesDonald SteiningerDonna & Julie ElbrechtEmmett & Karen DulaneyEnterpriseEric & Mary Baade Charitable
Trust
Erik & Christiane GrotnessFerguson AdvertisingFoellinger FoundationFort Wayne Health &
Education FoundationFranklin Electric Charitable &
Educational FoundationFrederick BeckmanGary ShearerGE FoundationGil & Susan PerryGreater Fort Wayne Inc.Hagerman Inc.Haller & ColvinHorizon BankHoward & Betsy ChapmanHowl2GoHylant Group of IndianaIndiana Association of United
WaysIndiana TechJack Laurie GroupJane DeHavenJanet Leezer & Todd OpacinchJason & Jennifer KnotheJason BarnesJason RowJeanne SheridanJeanne WickensJeffrey & Martha Sturges
Jerry & Gayle HarmsJH Specialty Inc.Jim SelvioJournal Gazette FoundationJoyce Armstrong BrownJudy & H. Franklin WrightKathryn Callen & John PowellKatie BrownKatz Sapper & MillerKeller DevelopmentKelly GraffKilbourne TrustKortney DodgeKristi HarkenriderKristiana NixonLaura VordermanLeaf Software SolutionsLinder OilLowe’s of Fort WayneLutheran HospitalM.E. Raker Foundation, Inc.Mary Cross Tippmann Family
FundMary DouglassMary ZeigerMcComb Family Foundation,
Inc.MedPro GroupMelissa StoutMichael & Lesley Douglass
Michael HimesMichael Kinder and SonsMichael RomaryMichelle ChiangMike & Donna PacknettNancy JenkinsNeil MallerNelson PetersNIPSCONortheastern Indiana
Regional Coordinating Council
Old National BankOmni SourceONI Risk PartnersParkview Cancer InstituteParkview Health SystemParkview Ortho HospitalParkview Physicians GroupParrish LeasingPatricia FoxPete & Ruth Van BaalenPhysicians Health PlanProfessional Systems
Installations Inc.Purdue University Fort Wayne
FoundationPyromation Inc.Rachel FaulknerRea Magnet Wire
Richard InskeepRick & Karyn HenveyRick & Deb ByanskiRick FarrantRobert Parrish FoundationRothberg Logan & WarscoSarah StrimmenosSpirit WearSteve ChapmanSteve Cohen & Elissa CohenSummit Software
Technologies LLCSusan BoydSweetwater Sound Inc.Terry GardnerTherese BrownThomas & Dayna RhoadesThree Rivers Federal Credit
UnionTracy AdamsTrent MillerValiant FoundationVibra HospitalWaterfield FoundationZuiderveen/Dill Family
Charitable Fund
Total Revenue$21,204,049
59.5% Medicaid Waiver
20.4% Group Home Revenue
8.7% Fundraising/Donations
11.4% All Other
Total Expenses$20,859,916
92.9% Programs 5.9% Administration 1.2% Fundraising
988 Individuals Enrolled in Services ( = 10)
24% increase from 2017
Age Distribution of Participants
27median age
Fastest growing segment
PLAY ......................................................................
We offer programs and services that help individuals relax and socialize at PLAY.
• Recreation• Respite• Mini Dreamers
178individuals
served
21average
number of activities
on monthly recreation calendar
53Special
Olympics athletes
$2,038annual funding
gap* per person served
*Cost of providing services minus revenue generated; donations and grants help bridge the gap.
WORK ....................................................................
We offer programs and services that help individuals prepare for WORK in the community.
• Employment Services
• Employment Readiness Academy (ERA)
• Extended Services• Workplace
Assistance• Projects Drive
Group
328individuals
served
122 individuals
employed in integrated settings
$8.89/hraverage wage of community employment
$780annual funding
gap* per person served
*Cost of providing services minus revenue generated; donations and grants help bridge the gap.
CYNTHIA: Building a BusinessCynthia is using an old skill in a new way, selling items she sews. She’s sewn pillowcases, purses, Christmas ornaments, and cat toys. Her business, Cynthia Sews, has made some sales through a merchandise table in Projects Drive Group and from Easterseals Arc booths at craft shows. The next step is taking it online.
CAMERON: Overcoming BarriersCameron was the first wheelchair user to participate in the Employment Readiness Academy at the YMCA, and he excelled in the program. He had always been quiet, but working with the public helped him learn to be polite and professional while
still speaking up about boundaries. After completing the Employment Readiness Academy, Cameron was hired as an employee at the YMCA.
LISA: Juggling Two JobsLisa takes pride in being successful in not one, but two jobs in the community. She began working at Miller’s Merry Manor in spring of 2018, then secured a second job at Kerbside Containers. Working both jobs fueled her independence, and her
employers appreciate her reliability.
SHERYL: Staying Active and Having FunSheryl always strives to do her best and likes to be active and learn to do things. She’s so busy with dancing, Special Olympics, cooking classes, bowling, volunteering and more that she often has to choose among overlapping activities. Performing in Dancing with the Arc Stars
is one of the highlights of her busy schedule.
JOHN: Working for the WeekendJohn’s progress in overcoming challenges has enabled him to be successful in the workforce, which in turn has allowed him to save money for fun activities. One of his favorite things to do is playing on the Arc Raiders basketball team, so going to a Pacers vs. Warriors NBA
game fulfilled a dream for him. His next goal is saving for a vacation.
ALEX: Making Friends Through RespiteAlex has been a respite participant for several years, and coming to the Respite House has allowed him to build meaningful relationships with peers and staff in spite of anxiety and communication issues. He enjoys these visits so much that he learned to ride the Citilink bus to and from the Respite House, giving him more independence and giving his family more flexibility.
Age
80-89Age
70-79
Age
60-69
Age
50-59
Age
40-49
Age
30-39 Age
20-29
Age
10-19
Age
0-9
2018 BY THE NUMBERS
PRESIDENT’S COUNCILWhile we value all donors, the Easterseals President’s Council gives special recognition to those who display extraordinary support for our purpose by giving $1,000 or more in a calendar year. We would like to thank the following 2018 President’s Council donors:
Adam & Ashley HandAkosua LugakingiraAllen BrouwerAllisun BredemeyerAmbassador EnterprisesAngela LoganAnn Barnes-SmithAntoinette MurrayArts United of Greater Fort
WayneAudrey KirkAWS FoundationBaden Gage & SchroederBarrett & McNagnyBKDBlackburn & GreenBrian Bauer
Brian HamilBrooks InsuranceBukoba LLCBurt, Blee, Dixon, Sutton, &
Bloom LLPCarolyn JohnsonCarson LLPCasey BoersmaChapman Charitable TrustChaseChristine HeplerCommunity Foundation of
Greater Fort WayneCrowe LLPDan DoanDanielle TipsDaring Fleet ManagementDave GladieuxDavid & Linda MolfenterDeMarchis Family FoundationDena & Scott JacquayDiane HumphreyDianne SengstackDon & Rae CatesDonald SteiningerDonna & Julie ElbrechtEmmett & Karen DulaneyEnterpriseEric & Mary Baade Charitable
Trust
Erik & Christiane GrotnessFerguson AdvertisingFoellinger FoundationFort Wayne Health &
Education FoundationFranklin Electric Charitable &
Educational FoundationFrederick BeckmanGary ShearerGE FoundationGil & Susan PerryGreater Fort Wayne Inc.Hagerman Inc.Haller & ColvinHorizon BankHoward & Betsy ChapmanHowl2GoHylant Group of IndianaIndiana Association of United
WaysIndiana TechJack Laurie GroupJane DeHavenJanet Leezer & Todd OpacinchJason & Jennifer KnotheJason BarnesJason RowJeanne SheridanJeanne WickensJeffrey & Martha Sturges
Jerry & Gayle HarmsJH Specialty Inc.Jim SelvioJournal Gazette FoundationJoyce Armstrong BrownJudy & H. Franklin WrightKathryn Callen & John PowellKatie BrownKatz Sapper & MillerKeller DevelopmentKelly GraffKilbourne TrustKortney DodgeKristi HarkenriderKristiana NixonLaura VordermanLeaf Software SolutionsLinder OilLowe’s of Fort WayneLutheran HospitalM.E. Raker Foundation, Inc.Mary Cross Tippmann Family
FundMary DouglassMary ZeigerMcComb Family Foundation,
Inc.MedPro GroupMelissa StoutMichael & Lesley Douglass
Michael HimesMichael Kinder and SonsMichael RomaryMichelle ChiangMike & Donna PacknettNancy JenkinsNeil MallerNelson PetersNIPSCONortheastern Indiana
Regional Coordinating Council
Old National BankOmni SourceONI Risk PartnersParkview Cancer InstituteParkview Health SystemParkview Ortho HospitalParkview Physicians GroupParrish LeasingPatricia FoxPete & Ruth Van BaalenPhysicians Health PlanProfessional Systems
Installations Inc.Purdue University Fort Wayne
FoundationPyromation Inc.Rachel FaulknerRea Magnet Wire
Richard InskeepRick & Karyn HenveyRick & Deb ByanskiRick FarrantRobert Parrish FoundationRothberg Logan & WarscoSarah StrimmenosSpirit WearSteve ChapmanSteve Cohen & Elissa CohenSummit Software
Technologies LLCSusan BoydSweetwater Sound Inc.Terry GardnerTherese BrownThomas & Dayna RhoadesThree Rivers Federal Credit
UnionTracy AdamsTrent MillerValiant FoundationVibra HospitalWaterfield FoundationZuiderveen/Dill Family
Charitable Fund
Total Revenue$21,204,049
59.5% Medicaid Waiver
20.4% Group Home Revenue
8.7% Fundraising/Donations
11.4% All Other
Total Expenses$20,859,916
92.9% Programs 5.9% Administration 1.2% Fundraising
988 Individuals Enrolled in Services ( = 10)
24% increase from 2017
Age Distribution of Participants
27median age
Fastest growing segment
PLAY ......................................................................
We offer programs and services that help individuals relax and socialize at PLAY.
• Recreation• Respite• Mini Dreamers
178individuals
served
21average
number of activities
on monthly recreation calendar
53Special
Olympics athletes
$2,038annual funding
gap* per person served
*Cost of providing services minus revenue generated; donations and grants help bridge the gap.
WORK ....................................................................
We offer programs and services that help individuals prepare for WORK in the community.
• Employment Services
• Employment Readiness Academy (ERA)
• Extended Services• Workplace
Assistance• Projects Drive
Group
328individuals
served
122 individuals
employed in integrated settings
$8.89/hraverage wage of community employment
$780annual funding
gap* per person served
*Cost of providing services minus revenue generated; donations and grants help bridge the gap.
CYNTHIA: Building a BusinessCynthia is using an old skill in a new way, selling items she sews. She’s sewn pillowcases, purses, Christmas ornaments, and cat toys. Her business, Cynthia Sews, has made some sales through a merchandise table in Projects Drive Group and from Easterseals Arc booths at craft shows. The next step is taking it online.
CAMERON: Overcoming BarriersCameron was the first wheelchair user to participate in the Employment Readiness Academy at the YMCA, and he excelled in the program. He had always been quiet, but working with the public helped him learn to be polite and professional while
still speaking up about boundaries. After completing the Employment Readiness Academy, Cameron was hired as an employee at the YMCA.
LISA: Juggling Two JobsLisa takes pride in being successful in not one, but two jobs in the community. She began working at Miller’s Merry Manor in spring of 2018, then secured a second job at Kerbside Containers. Working both jobs fueled her independence, and her
employers appreciate her reliability.
SHERYL: Staying Active and Having FunSheryl always strives to do her best and likes to be active and learn to do things. She’s so busy with dancing, Special Olympics, cooking classes, bowling, volunteering and more that she often has to choose among overlapping activities. Performing in Dancing with the Arc Stars
is one of the highlights of her busy schedule.
JOHN: Working for the WeekendJohn’s progress in overcoming challenges has enabled him to be successful in the workforce, which in turn has allowed him to save money for fun activities. One of his favorite things to do is playing on the Arc Raiders basketball team, so going to a Pacers vs. Warriors NBA
game fulfilled a dream for him. His next goal is saving for a vacation.
ALEX: Making Friends Through RespiteAlex has been a respite participant for several years, and coming to the Respite House has allowed him to build meaningful relationships with peers and staff in spite of anxiety and communication issues. He enjoys these visits so much that he learned to ride the Citilink bus to and from the Respite House, giving him more independence and giving his family more flexibility.
Age
80-89Age
70-79
Age
60-69
Age
50-59
Age
40-49
Age
30-39 Age
20-29
Age
10-19
Age
0-9
2018 BY THE NUMBERS
PRESIDENT’S COUNCILWhile we value all donors, the Easterseals President’s Council gives special recognition to those who display extraordinary support for our purpose by giving $1,000 or more in a calendar year. We would like to thank the following 2018 President’s Council donors:
Adam & Ashley HandAkosua LugakingiraAllen BrouwerAllisun BredemeyerAmbassador EnterprisesAngela LoganAnn Barnes-SmithAntoinette MurrayArts United of Greater Fort
WayneAudrey KirkAWS FoundationBaden Gage & SchroederBarrett & McNagnyBKDBlackburn & GreenBrian Bauer
Brian HamilBrooks InsuranceBukoba LLCBurt, Blee, Dixon, Sutton, &
Bloom LLPCarolyn JohnsonCarson LLPCasey BoersmaChapman Charitable TrustChaseChristine HeplerCommunity Foundation of
Greater Fort WayneCrowe LLPDan DoanDanielle TipsDaring Fleet ManagementDave GladieuxDavid & Linda MolfenterDeMarchis Family FoundationDena & Scott JacquayDiane HumphreyDianne SengstackDon & Rae CatesDonald SteiningerDonna & Julie ElbrechtEmmett & Karen DulaneyEnterpriseEric & Mary Baade Charitable
Trust
Erik & Christiane GrotnessFerguson AdvertisingFoellinger FoundationFort Wayne Health &
Education FoundationFranklin Electric Charitable &
Educational FoundationFrederick BeckmanGary ShearerGE FoundationGil & Susan PerryGreater Fort Wayne Inc.Hagerman Inc.Haller & ColvinHorizon BankHoward & Betsy ChapmanHowl2GoHylant Group of IndianaIndiana Association of United
WaysIndiana TechJack Laurie GroupJane DeHavenJanet Leezer & Todd OpacinchJason & Jennifer KnotheJason BarnesJason RowJeanne SheridanJeanne WickensJeffrey & Martha Sturges
Jerry & Gayle HarmsJH Specialty Inc.Jim SelvioJournal Gazette FoundationJoyce Armstrong BrownJudy & H. Franklin WrightKathryn Callen & John PowellKatie BrownKatz Sapper & MillerKeller DevelopmentKelly GraffKilbourne TrustKortney DodgeKristi HarkenriderKristiana NixonLaura VordermanLeaf Software SolutionsLinder OilLowe’s of Fort WayneLutheran HospitalM.E. Raker Foundation, Inc.Mary Cross Tippmann Family
FundMary DouglassMary ZeigerMcComb Family Foundation,
Inc.MedPro GroupMelissa StoutMichael & Lesley Douglass
Michael HimesMichael Kinder and SonsMichael RomaryMichelle ChiangMike & Donna PacknettNancy JenkinsNeil MallerNelson PetersNIPSCONortheastern Indiana
Regional Coordinating Council
Old National BankOmni SourceONI Risk PartnersParkview Cancer InstituteParkview Health SystemParkview Ortho HospitalParkview Physicians GroupParrish LeasingPatricia FoxPete & Ruth Van BaalenPhysicians Health PlanProfessional Systems
Installations Inc.Purdue University Fort Wayne
FoundationPyromation Inc.Rachel FaulknerRea Magnet Wire
Richard InskeepRick & Karyn HenveyRick & Deb ByanskiRick FarrantRobert Parrish FoundationRothberg Logan & WarscoSarah StrimmenosSpirit WearSteve ChapmanSteve Cohen & Elissa CohenSummit Software
Technologies LLCSusan BoydSweetwater Sound Inc.Terry GardnerTherese BrownThomas & Dayna RhoadesThree Rivers Federal Credit
UnionTracy AdamsTrent MillerValiant FoundationVibra HospitalWaterfield FoundationZuiderveen/Dill Family
Charitable Fund
Total Revenue$21,204,049
59.5% Medicaid Waiver
20.4% Group Home Revenue
8.7% Fundraising/Donations
11.4% All Other
Total Expenses$20,859,916
92.9% Programs 5.9% Administration 1.2% Fundraising
988 Individuals Enrolled in Services ( = 10)
24% increase from 2017
Age Distribution of Participants
27median age
Fastest growing segment
PLAY ......................................................................
We offer programs and services that help individuals relax and socialize at PLAY.
• Recreation• Respite• Mini Dreamers
178individuals
served
21average
number of activities
on monthly recreation calendar
53Special
Olympics athletes
$2,038annual funding
gap* per person served
*Cost of providing services minus revenue generated; donations and grants help bridge the gap.
WORK ....................................................................
We offer programs and services that help individuals prepare for WORK in the community.
• Employment Services
• Employment Readiness Academy (ERA)
• Extended Services• Workplace
Assistance• Projects Drive
Group
328individuals
served
122 individuals
employed in integrated settings
$8.89/hraverage wage of community employment
$780annual funding
gap* per person served
*Cost of providing services minus revenue generated; donations and grants help bridge the gap.
CYNTHIA: Building a BusinessCynthia is using an old skill in a new way, selling items she sews. She’s sewn pillowcases, purses, Christmas ornaments, and cat toys. Her business, Cynthia Sews, has made some sales through a merchandise table in Projects Drive Group and from Easterseals Arc booths at craft shows. The next step is taking it online.
CAMERON: Overcoming BarriersCameron was the first wheelchair user to participate in the Employment Readiness Academy at the YMCA, and he excelled in the program. He had always been quiet, but working with the public helped him learn to be polite and professional while
still speaking up about boundaries. After completing the Employment Readiness Academy, Cameron was hired as an employee at the YMCA.
LISA: Juggling Two JobsLisa takes pride in being successful in not one, but two jobs in the community. She began working at Miller’s Merry Manor in spring of 2018, then secured a second job at Kerbside Containers. Working both jobs fueled her independence, and her
employers appreciate her reliability.
SHERYL: Staying Active and Having FunSheryl always strives to do her best and likes to be active and learn to do things. She’s so busy with dancing, Special Olympics, cooking classes, bowling, volunteering and more that she often has to choose among overlapping activities. Performing in Dancing with the Arc Stars
is one of the highlights of her busy schedule.
JOHN: Working for the WeekendJohn’s progress in overcoming challenges has enabled him to be successful in the workforce, which in turn has allowed him to save money for fun activities. One of his favorite things to do is playing on the Arc Raiders basketball team, so going to a Pacers vs. Warriors NBA
game fulfilled a dream for him. His next goal is saving for a vacation.
ALEX: Making Friends Through RespiteAlex has been a respite participant for several years, and coming to the Respite House has allowed him to build meaningful relationships with peers and staff in spite of anxiety and communication issues. He enjoys these visits so much that he learned to ride the Citilink bus to and from the Respite House, giving him more independence and giving his family more flexibility.
Age
80-89Age
70-79
Age
60-69
Age
50-59
Age
40-49
Age
30-39 Age
20-29
Age
10-19
Age
0-9
2018 BY THE NUMBERS
PRESIDENT’S COUNCILWhile we value all donors, the Easterseals President’s Council gives special recognition to those who display extraordinary support for our purpose by giving $1,000 or more in a calendar year. We would like to thank the following 2018 President’s Council donors:
Adam & Ashley HandAkosua LugakingiraAllen BrouwerAllisun BredemeyerAmbassador EnterprisesAngela LoganAnn Barnes-SmithAntoinette MurrayArts United of Greater Fort
WayneAudrey KirkAWS FoundationBaden Gage & SchroederBarrett & McNagnyBKDBlackburn & GreenBrian Bauer
Brian HamilBrooks InsuranceBukoba LLCBurt, Blee, Dixon, Sutton, &
Bloom LLPCarolyn JohnsonCarson LLPCasey BoersmaChapman Charitable TrustChaseChristine HeplerCommunity Foundation of
Greater Fort WayneCrowe LLPDan DoanDanielle TipsDaring Fleet ManagementDave GladieuxDavid & Linda MolfenterDeMarchis Family FoundationDena & Scott JacquayDiane HumphreyDianne SengstackDon & Rae CatesDonald SteiningerDonna & Julie ElbrechtEmmett & Karen DulaneyEnterpriseEric & Mary Baade Charitable
Trust
Erik & Christiane GrotnessFerguson AdvertisingFoellinger FoundationFort Wayne Health &
Education FoundationFranklin Electric Charitable &
Educational FoundationFrederick BeckmanGary ShearerGE FoundationGil & Susan PerryGreater Fort Wayne Inc.Hagerman Inc.Haller & ColvinHorizon BankHoward & Betsy ChapmanHowl2GoHylant Group of IndianaIndiana Association of United
WaysIndiana TechJack Laurie GroupJane DeHavenJanet Leezer & Todd OpacinchJason & Jennifer KnotheJason BarnesJason RowJeanne SheridanJeanne WickensJeffrey & Martha Sturges
Jerry & Gayle HarmsJH Specialty Inc.Jim SelvioJournal Gazette FoundationJoyce Armstrong BrownJudy & H. Franklin WrightKathryn Callen & John PowellKatie BrownKatz Sapper & MillerKeller DevelopmentKelly GraffKilbourne TrustKortney DodgeKristi HarkenriderKristiana NixonLaura VordermanLeaf Software SolutionsLinder OilLowe’s of Fort WayneLutheran HospitalM.E. Raker Foundation, Inc.Mary Cross Tippmann Family
FundMary DouglassMary ZeigerMcComb Family Foundation,
Inc.MedPro GroupMelissa StoutMichael & Lesley Douglass
Michael HimesMichael Kinder and SonsMichael RomaryMichelle ChiangMike & Donna PacknettNancy JenkinsNeil MallerNelson PetersNIPSCONortheastern Indiana
Regional Coordinating Council
Old National BankOmni SourceONI Risk PartnersParkview Cancer InstituteParkview Health SystemParkview Ortho HospitalParkview Physicians GroupParrish LeasingPatricia FoxPete & Ruth Van BaalenPhysicians Health PlanProfessional Systems
Installations Inc.Purdue University Fort Wayne
FoundationPyromation Inc.Rachel FaulknerRea Magnet Wire
Richard InskeepRick & Karyn HenveyRick & Deb ByanskiRick FarrantRobert Parrish FoundationRothberg Logan & WarscoSarah StrimmenosSpirit WearSteve ChapmanSteve Cohen & Elissa CohenSummit Software
Technologies LLCSusan BoydSweetwater Sound Inc.Terry GardnerTherese BrownThomas & Dayna RhoadesThree Rivers Federal Credit
UnionTracy AdamsTrent MillerValiant FoundationVibra HospitalWaterfield FoundationZuiderveen/Dill Family
Charitable Fund
Total Revenue$21,204,049
59.5% Medicaid Waiver
20.4% Group Home Revenue
8.7% Fundraising/Donations
11.4% All Other
Total Expenses$20,859,916
92.9% Programs 5.9% Administration 1.2% Fundraising
988 Individuals Enrolled in Services ( = 10)
24% increase from 2017
Age Distribution of Participants
27median age
Fastest growing segment
PLAY ......................................................................
We offer programs and services that help individuals relax and socialize at PLAY.
• Recreation• Respite• Mini Dreamers
178individuals
served
21average
number of activities
on monthly recreation calendar
53Special
Olympics athletes
$2,038annual funding
gap* per person served
*Cost of providing services minus revenue generated; donations and grants help bridge the gap.
WORK ....................................................................
We offer programs and services that help individuals prepare for WORK in the community.
• Employment Services
• Employment Readiness Academy (ERA)
• Extended Services• Workplace
Assistance• Projects Drive
Group
328individuals
served
122 individuals
employed in integrated settings
$8.89/hraverage wage of community employment
$780annual funding
gap* per person served
*Cost of providing services minus revenue generated; donations and grants help bridge the gap.
CYNTHIA: Building a BusinessCynthia is using an old skill in a new way, selling items she sews. She’s sewn pillowcases, purses, Christmas ornaments, and cat toys. Her business, Cynthia Sews, has made some sales through a merchandise table in Projects Drive Group and from Easterseals Arc booths at craft shows. The next step is taking it online.
CAMERON: Overcoming BarriersCameron was the first wheelchair user to participate in the Employment Readiness Academy at the YMCA, and he excelled in the program. He had always been quiet, but working with the public helped him learn to be polite and professional while
still speaking up about boundaries. After completing the Employment Readiness Academy, Cameron was hired as an employee at the YMCA.
LISA: Juggling Two JobsLisa takes pride in being successful in not one, but two jobs in the community. She began working at Miller’s Merry Manor in spring of 2018, then secured a second job at Kerbside Containers. Working both jobs fueled her independence, and her
employers appreciate her reliability.
SHERYL: Staying Active and Having FunSheryl always strives to do her best and likes to be active and learn to do things. She’s so busy with dancing, Special Olympics, cooking classes, bowling, volunteering and more that she often has to choose among overlapping activities. Performing in Dancing with the Arc Stars
is one of the highlights of her busy schedule.
JOHN: Working for the WeekendJohn’s progress in overcoming challenges has enabled him to be successful in the workforce, which in turn has allowed him to save money for fun activities. One of his favorite things to do is playing on the Arc Raiders basketball team, so going to a Pacers vs. Warriors NBA
game fulfilled a dream for him. His next goal is saving for a vacation.
ALEX: Making Friends Through RespiteAlex has been a respite participant for several years, and coming to the Respite House has allowed him to build meaningful relationships with peers and staff in spite of anxiety and communication issues. He enjoys these visits so much that he learned to ride the Citilink bus to and from the Respite House, giving him more independence and giving his family more flexibility.
taking on disability together
ABOUT EASTERSEALS ARC
Our PurposeTo change the way the world defines and views disability
by making profound, positive differences in people’s
lives every day.
Easterseals Arc is dedicated to helping people with disabilities become as independent as possible, while also providing support and resources for family members.
No other local organization offers as many choices—from residential support to day programs to employment services to respite.
Executive Leadership• Donna K. Elbrecht, President/CEO• Karen Bachman, CFO• Danielle Tips, Vice President of Health and Residential Supports• Thomas Summerville, Vice President of Employment and Community Supports• Kelly Clouse, Vice President of Human Resources• Lynn Walker, Director of Quality• Sheri Ward, Director of Development• Janet Schutte, Director of Communications and Marketing
Board of DirectorsBoard Officers• Christine Hepler
Chair• Joe Cohen
1st Vice Chair• Eric Whicker
2nd Vice Chair• Amy Eavey
Secretary• Susan Wesner
Treasurer
Board Members• Mike Begala• Zachary Beiswanger• Harold Berfiend• Michael Douglass• Rick Farrant• Vince Green• Erik Grotness• Jack Hall
• Greg Haney• Linda Johnston• Susan Konopacki• Nelson Peters• Peter Van Baalen• Cindy Verduce
4919 Coldwater RoadFort Wayne, IN 46825260.456.4534www.eastersealsarcnein.org
LIVE ........................................................................
We offer programs and services that help individuals LIVE independent lives.
• Group Homes• Supported Living• Community Living• Structured Family
Caregiving• Wellness
Coordination
381individuals
served
59individuals
defined their idea of a good life via Creating Our Own
Paths program
59 individuals
transitioned to more independent
environment
$3,397annual funding
gap* per person served
*Cost of providing services minus revenue generated; donations and grants help bridge the gap.
LEARN ..................................................................
We offer programs and services that help individuals LEARN skills to thrive.• Behavior Solutions• Transitions• Adult Day Center• Family Support
Program• Dream Teens• Pre-Employment
Transition Services
520individuals
served
17individuals learned to use assistive
technology
259area high
school students participated in
Pre-Employment Transition Services
$1,311annual funding
gap* per person served
*Cost of providing services minus revenue generated; donations and grants help bridge the gap.
SARA: Leading Through LearningSara has become a leader in the Adult Day Center, helping others as she improves her own life skills. She helps serve lunch; she pushes wheelchair users from room to room; and she helps her friends participate in activities. As Sara learns more and
does more, her caring nature inspires her peers to do more, too.
MARY: Setting an ExampleMary is becoming more independent and confident thanks to new skills. She worked with her staff and the Literacy Alliance to learn to read and is working with a mentor to improve her reading skills. This has helped her make her own weekly
grocery shopping list. Mary’s efforts have encouraged others, and her husband is now working on writing his name and learning about letters and their phonetic sounds.
DRAKE: Finding His WayDrake entered the Transitions program to improve his skills so that he could get a job. After landing a job at Kerbside Container, Drake learned the Citilink bus system so he could commute to work independently. His attitude and willingness to learn are the foundations of his success.
RICKY: Losing Weight, Gaining HealthRicky has lost more than 65 pounds with help and support from his family and staff. He hit his peak weight in 2017, and at 60 years old it was clear that losing weight was crucial for his health. Collaboration among his doctor, a dietitian,
Supported Living staff, family, and, most importantly, Ricky, has him healthier and more active than ever.
STEVE: Seeing Things ClearlySteve has imperfect vision. For years, however, he refused to wear glasses. With steady support and encouragement from his house staff, he finally started wearing his glasses all the time. He proudly tells everyone, “I can see now!”
PAUL: Sharing His Cultural BackgroundPaul’s native language is Mandarin, so staff helped him find a local church where the language is spoken. He felt so comfortable around people who share his background that he independently approached several people and introduced
himself. Friends he made at the church visited Paul’s group home around the holidays to play games and meet his roommates.
ANNUAL REPORT
2018A BRIEF LOOK AT THE IMPACT OF SUPPORTING PEOPLE AS THEY LIVE, LEARN, WORK AND PLAY
