Easterseals Crossroads

09/01/2026

Summer isn’t over yet! ☀️🥵

Central Indiana is under a Heat Advisory through Thursday evening, with heat index values potentially reaching 105 degrees. Please stay hydrated, limit time outdoors and check on family, friends and neighbors who may be especially vulnerable to extreme heat.

If you need a safe place to cool down, dial 2-1-1 or visit Indiana 2-1-1 to find the cooling center nearest you: https://tinyurl.com/4d7zcxwe

Stay cool and stay safe, Indiana!

08/31/2026

A big thank you to the White River Township Fire Department for welcoming participants from our Adult Day Program to the station!

Our participants had the opportunity to meet local firefighters, explore the station and learn important information about fire safety and emergency preparedness.

We’re grateful to the White River Township Fire Department for taking the time to provide such a welcoming, informative and engaging experience. Community partnerships like these create meaningful opportunities for the people we serve to learn, connect, and have fun along the way!

Thank you for having us! 🚒❤️

08/27/2026

We’re hiring! Join the Easterseals Crossroads team as an Occupational Therapist and make a difference in the lives of children in our community.

We’re looking for a dynamic, collaborative and creative OT with an interest in pediatric services. This opportunity offers flexibility to work within our School Services program or across both School Services and ABA Services.

Two opportunities are available:

Full-Time Occupational Therapist
Work three days per week with School Services and two days with ABA Services. This position is benefits eligible.

Apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=f7ef079e-ad7c-4118-a77a-158a052dff3c&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=596133&lang=en_US

Contract Occupational Therapist
Approximately 20–22 hours per week working in the School Services setting.

Apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=f7ef079e-ad7c-4118-a77a-158a052dff3c&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=595335&lang=en_US

If you’re highly organized, enjoy collaborating with others and want to use your creativity and expertise to help children reach their goals, we’d love to hear from you.

Come build a career with purpose at Easterseals Crossroads.

08/26/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Jalen!

This morning, we celebrated Jalen Gant’s graduation from the Pathways to Opportunity Program at Easterseals Crossroads!

Pathways to Opportunity provides intensive, individualized services for people with disabilities who are working toward a good future with promising employment. Through the program, career navigators help participants take steps toward their employment goals and greater economic independence.

We’re proud to celebrate Jalen and all the hard work that brought him to this milestone. Congratulations on your graduation and this exciting next step, Jalen!

Want to learn more about Pathways to Opportunity and our Employment Services?

🔗 https://www.eastersealscrossroads.org/services/adult-services/employment-services/

08/25/2026

🚒 A sensory-friendly Touch-a-Truck event is coming to Westfield! 🚓

Families are invited to a FREE morning of hands-on fun at Bierman Autism Centers in Westfield on Saturday, August 29, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Designed with children with autism and other developmental needs in mind, the event gives kids an opportunity to get up close and explore fire trucks, police cars, construction vehicles and more — all in a welcoming, sensory-friendly environment. A quiet comfort area will also be available for anyone who needs a break.

📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 10 a.m. – noon
📍 Bierman Autism Centers – Westfield
16414 Southpark Drive, Westfield, IN
💲 FREE

What a great opportunity for kids to explore, play, and experience something new in an environment designed with their sensory needs in mind!

An autism center will host a free, sensory-friendly touch-a-truck event for children ages 2 to 10 on Aug. 29, 2026, at its Westfield, Indiana, location. https://tinyurl.com/mrm2er44

08/24/2026

📅 Want to know what’s happening at Easterseals Crossroads?

There’s always something coming up! From community events and recreation opportunities to ES Gaming Indy, respite events, fundraisers and more, our Events page is the best place to see what’s on the calendar.

Whether you’re looking to participate, connect with others, support our mission or just have some fun, we’d love to see you at an upcoming event!

👉 See what’s coming up and learn how to get involved:
https://www.eastersealscrossroads.org/get-involved/attend-an-event/

Be sure to check back regularly as new events are added throughout the year!

08/21/2026

You may know our name, but do you know everything Easterseals Crossroads does?

For 90 years, we’ve been part of the central Indiana community, serving and advocating for people with disabilities and their families. And our work reaches people at nearly every stage of life.

From early intervention and autism services to employment programs, assistive technology, adult day services, veteran services, camps, respite and more, we’re here to help people pursue greater independence and achieve what matters to them.

Whether you’ve known us for years or are just learning about us, our latest blog provides a look at who we are, what we do and why our work matters.

Read more: https://www.eastersealscrossroads.org/easterseals-crossroads-who-we-are-and-how-we-serve-our-community/

08/19/2026

Technology you can wear. Independence you can feel.

Wearable assistive technology is changing the way people with disabilities interact with the world around them. From smart glasses that provide real-time visual assistance to rings that control lights and appliances, today’s wearable technology can help make everyday tasks more accessible.

INDATA is highlighting several innovative devices, including Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, the Lotus Ring, Dot Watch, eSight Go and Vision Buddy — technology designed to support greater access, independence and connection.

And this is just a sneak peek! Join INDATA for its FREE Wearable Assistive Technology Full Day Training on August 26 to see these devices and more in action.

Learn more about wearable assistive technology and what’s coming at the training.

New Post: Accessories for Accessibility https://www.eastersealstech.com/2026/08/19/accessories-for-accessibility

08/18/2026

A new school year means new classrooms, new teachers, new routines — and for many students with disabilities, a new year with an IEP.

But what exactly is an IEP?

An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a written plan developed specifically for a student who qualifies for special education services. It outlines the supports, services and goals they need to learn, participate and make progress at school.

An IEP may include:

* Individual learning goals
* Special education services
* Speech, occupational or physical therapy
* Assistive technology
* Classroom accommodations and modifications
* Testing accommodations
* Plans for measuring and reporting progress

Most importantly, an IEP is individualized. No two students have exactly the same strengths, challenges or needs, so their educational plans shouldn’t be exactly the same either.

Parents and caregivers are important members of the IEP team, working alongside teachers, therapists and other school professionals to help set their student up for success.

As another school year begins, here’s to creating classrooms where every student has the tools, support and opportunity they need to thrive! 📚✏️

08/17/2026

🎳 Let the good times roll!

Join us for a special Easterseals Crossroads Respite Event for individuals ages 18+ with disabilities!

Enjoy some old-school bowling fun, spend time with friends and make some great memories. Pizza lunch is included! 🍕🎳

📅 Registration: September 2–15
📧 Beginning September 2, email [email protected] to reserve your spot.

Space is limited, so be sure to register!

Learn more:https://www.eastersealscrossroads.org/wp-content/uploads/FNO-Bowling-Flyer.pdf