Annual Report 2015-2016 A message from our Board Chairman and our President Even before you opened this annual report, you may have noticed that some big changes have taken place since last year. And it’s not all about our organization’s “brand renaissance”–although that certainly added to the excitement as we celebrated our 70th anniversary in the Tri-State!

After our successful “Ensure the Future” capital campaign funded many long-awaited facility updates over the past two years, we were thrilled to recognize the campaign’s lead donor, the Sol and Arlene Bronstein Foundation. Our newly renovated entrance and client/family waiting area is now the “Sol and Arlene Bronstein Lobby” in memory of one of our community’s most caring and generous couples.

We also completed our final major project funded by that campaign. Ourpediatric therapy gym received new flooring, therapy modules, climbing structures, and activity stations. Even new murals on the walls are designed to calm, motivate, and encourage children with disabilities to reach their goals.

Because “Ensure the Future” donors also funded a generous endowment, we are confident that our newly refurbished facilities will always be well cared for.

One of the year’s most exciting developments was the reintroduction of our Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) program after a 15-year absence. For some individuals with disabilities, the inability to communicate is the greatest obstacle to achieving their dreams of independence. AAC combines the latest in computer and mobile app technology with our expertise in speech/language pathology. Now we’re helping local people with complex learning and communication needs “find their oicev ” through technology and reach goals that were previously unattainable.

Across the country, “Easter Seals” is now “Easterseals”, our official colors are now lighter and brighter, and our familiar lily logo has been replaced with a new symbol of our mission. It was certainly time for a refreshed identity! But the most exciting thing for us is what hasn’t changed locally. That includes the support of loyal friends like WEHT Local / Local 7 WTVW, who once again led the way to a Telethon total exceeding $1 million, while donating 100% of all production and air time! Another important constant is the dedication, concern, and passion of staff throughout all of the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center’s programs and divisions. More than a year ago, our staff undertook a new visioning process. The goal was to bring clear focus to who we are as an organization, the beliefs we share, and the future we envision for the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center. The process involved employees from all levels who constantly humbled, motivated, and amazed us. Thanks to our staff, the result of our visioning journey is a new set of core values that sum up quite well what our local organization is all about: Excellence, Stewardship, Respect, and Commitment—all­ combining to form an exceptional example of Teamwork. We are truly grateful for these staff members who enable the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center to make real, positive differences in the lives of local people with disabilities every day.

Easterseals Board Chairman President Rehabilitation Center Core Values Excellence Stewardship Respect Commitment 2 Teamwork Above: Staff & client volunteers team up to welcome visitors to our 70th anniversary open house. Above right: Staff, board members, clients, & other guests celebrate the unveiling of our new logo. Right: The “Inspiration Through Art Exhibit” brightens our main hallway. There was much to celebrate at our 70th anniversary open house! In addition to marking seven decades of changing lives, our staff welcomed the community to see the results of our successful “Ensure the Future” capital campaign, made possible by generous donors. We were honored to name our lobby in memory of local philanthropists Sol and Arlene Bronstein. It was also the perfect time to unveil our new brand identity. The updated logo features a refreshed treatment of our name, warm and welcoming colors, and a sunburst symbolizing hope and light. The changes are all designed to reflect Easterseals’ role as an indispensible resource for individuals with disabilities in the 21st century. In addition, we premiered the first exhibit in our “Inspiration Through Art” “Ensure the Future” Campaign display space. Formerly a typical hallway, Client Advocate Ben Trockman we expect continuous exhibits to attract (left) and Campaign Chairman new visitors while inspiring our staff, Jim Sandgren view newly clients, and families! installed signage naming our renovated lobby in memory of 3 Sol and Arlene Bronstein. Community Support Businesses, foundations & organizations donating $1,000 or more Independence Dignity Sol & Arlene Bronstein Foundation Anchor Industries Bullen Trust BKD City of Evansville Endowment Fund Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Virginia R. Copeland Trust Bussing-Koch Foundation Crescent-Cresline-Wabash Plastics Deaconess Women’s Hospital Deaconess Health System Diamond Valley FCU James R. Duncan Trust D-Patrick Ford James R. & Adelaide H. Duncan El Charro Foundation Escalade Sports E’ville Iron Street Rod Club Evansville Teachers FCU G.D. Ritzy’s Fifth Third Bank Holiday Management Foundation Grainger Foundation Holiday World Cecil A. & Mabel Lene Hamman Foundation Innovative Consulting Group Hampton Refrigeration Service International Brotherhood of Electrical Horse Shoe Bend Carriage Company Workers Local 16 Tom & Evelyn Ingle Trust Koch Foundation Kahn Dees Donovan & Kahn Kreyling Charitable Foundation Mead Johnson Nutrition National Electrical Contractors Association “Pete” Marilyn J. Klenck Education Midwest Communications: 93.5 Duke FM, Shine On Express Car Wash & Literacy Fund 104.1 WIKY, HOT 96 FM, WABX 107.5 Shoe Carnival Henry F. Koch Charitable Trust T.J. Maxx Bar & Grill Townsquare Media: 99.5 WKDQ, 103GBF, Teamsters Union Local 215 Laroy Tax Service ESPN 105.3, 106.1 KISS-FM, WGBF-AM Wesselman’s Supermarkets Lensing Building Specialties United Way of Posey County West Side Nut Club Lewis Bakeries United Way of Memorial High School Ability Midwest Equipment & Supply WEHT Local / Local 7 WTVW Acclaim Graphics Midwest Roofing - Sheet Metal Acosta Sales & Marketing Mutual of America Empowerment American Senior Communities Newburgh Civitan Club Evansville Courier & Press Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield ONI Risk Partners Higginbotham Trust ArchonSafe PAR - Product Acceptance & Research Sean Roy Hilt Foundation Armour-Eckrich Meats Payne Wealth Partners Kemper CPA Group Bob’s Gym & Fitness Center Pepsi Beverages Company Mother Bear Charitable Foundation Buehler’s IGA Reinbrecht Homes Shaw Trust Bunzl Roebling Photographics Skanska Business Equipment Romain Cross Pointe Auto Park St. Mary’s Castle Community 4-H Schultheis Insurance Tri-State Orthopaedic Surgeons Castle High School Security Enforcement United Way of Henderson Co. ColorMax Digital Imaging Spurling Properties Coca-Cola Consolidated Sterling Boiler & Mechanical Data Mail Straub Photography Opportunity Dole Fresh Vegetables SugarBakers Accuride Corp. Donaldson Capital Management Superior Van & Mobility Alcoa Warrick Operations Donut Bank Swat Pest Management Atlas World Group EN Engineering Texas Roadhouse Coldstone Creamery & Rocky Mountain Erik Photographic Studio Tri-State Woodcarvers Club Chocolate Factory Eye-Mart The Diamond Galleria Fire & Rain Vanderburgh Medical Alliance Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #73 First Federal Savings Bank Walmart Supercenter German American Bank Garmong Construction Services Walmart West Harding Shymanski & Co., P.S.C. Happe & Sons Construction, Inc. Williams Country Sausage Indiana Fraternal Order of Police Hays Companies of Indiana Winkler, Inc. Lamar Advertising Head’s Construction Working Distributors LemonAid Stand Hearing & Speech Associates Wright’s Refrigeration Edward W. Love Foundation Heritage FCU Lester E. Yeager Charitable Trust Phi Gamma Delta Hy-Top Ice Cream Ziemer Stayman Weitzel & Shoulders South Central Communications Jarvis Food Equipment Zion UCC Women’s Guild Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana 4 Jasper Engines & Transmissions Valero Renewables Includes gifts received 9/1/15-8/31/16 WOW Internet•Cable•Phone Programs and services provided by the 2016 Board of Directors Easterseals Rehabilitation Center and its divisions Denny Quinn, Chairman • Physical, occupational & speech/language therapy Ashley Babcock Alzie Malone Todd Chamberlain Donna Neufelder • Provider of First Steps physical, speech, occupational Derek Coe Carlene Oliver & developmental therapies & audiology services Jon Goldman John Raisor for children under 3 Brian Hape Laura Roop • Early care & education for children of all abilities at Jeff Helfrich Jim Sandgren Easterseals Milestones Randy Hobson John C. Schroeder Carol Hull Ken Smith • Therapeutic preschool at the Dan & Nancy Mitchell Brant Kennedy Mike Staubitz Therapeutic Preschool Wayne Kinney Matt Theby • Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Shelley Kirk Ted Thompson Steve Link Ben Trockman • Audiological testing & services • Aqua therapy & aquatic fitness • Swim lessons for people of all abilities • Assistive technology & rehabilitation engineering Combined Revenues Easterseals Rehabilitation Center & Divisions through Easterseals Assistive Technology Solutions (ATS) Fiscal Year 2015-2016 • Wheelchairs & custom mobility devices (ATS) Total Revenues $19,138,132 • Driver’s assessments & rehabilitation (ATS) • Home, school & work site adaptations (ATS) 52% 30% • Portable aluminum ramps (ATS) • Psychological services & counseling • Orthotics 8% • Work injury management (WorkWell Systems) • Easterseals ASPIRE adult day services 10% • Supervised group living services n Medical Rehabilitation & Related Services n • Community living services Development n Easterseals Posey County • Organizational employment through Horizon Industries n Residential Services at Easterseals Posey County • Community employment through New Frontiers Employment Services Statement of Support for Medical Rehabilitation & Related Services Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Total Gross Revenue $10,009,497 28% 50%

2% 8% n Medicaid 12% n United Way n Title XX n Development & Other Revenue 5 n Insurance & Private Pay Easterseals Presidents’ Council Individuals donating leadership gifts of $1,000 or more annually

Independence Dean & Karen Bosler Marion & Ruby McDowell Niel & Karen Ellerbrook Al & Cathy Bragin Ken & Joni McFelea Wayne & Beth Kinney Bob & Jennifer Bromm Sara Miller Luther Oost Ryan & Julie Burczyk Brad & Lynn Muehlbauer John C. & Diane Schroeder Jeff Carnes Jim & Mary Kay Muehlbauer Jim & Jean Chambers Bob & Janet Naas Empowerment Carl & Kay Chapman Betsy Nelson Alan & Sharon Braun Maribeth Claassen Alan & Sandy Newman Gary & Helen Gonsalves Jim Cox Marilyn O’Daniel Mike & Carol Hull Barbara Crow Kerry Oldenburg Dr. & Mrs. Spiro B. Mitsos Brian & Mandy Dardeen Brad & Carlene Oliver Doug & Karen Daniel David Papariella Opportunity Mike & Laura David Carol Parson Bengert Family Guy & Cindy Davis Taylor & Jenny Payne Larry & Betty Elpers Drs. Jack Deppe & Shari Barrett Art & Mary Pike Dr. & Mrs. Joe Fox Bruce & Kathy Dockery Lue Purtzer Bob & Lisa Jones Doug & Malinda Dockery James & Diane Riddle Rick & Susie Schach Larry Downs & Suzanne Crouch Greg Risch Tim & Jan Swickard Dr. Mike & Judy Dukes Ron & Connie Romain Bob & Nancy Dyer Brandon & Leah Roop Dignity JP Engelbrecht James Sauer Anonymous Kevin & Jan Ernest Jeff Schimmel Kent & Elyse Brasseale II Gene & Joy Fine Steve Schnaus Ruth Ellen Bromm Marty & Syd Finney Brad & Kelly Schneider Dr. Chris Chacko Mark Fischer & Shelley Kirk Mike & Laurie Schopmeyer Betty Charlier Jason & Crystal Fisher Ginny Schroeder Derek & Kelly Coe Jeff & Lisa Fisher Joann Schwentker Jim & Mollie Francis Tim & Kay Flesch Dr. Richard & Laurie Seals Jon & Martha Goldman Susan Fuller Larry & Lois Simon Don Korb Leigh Gallian Ken & Maren Smith Maury & Dr. Susan Leinenbach Jim & Connie Gries Norm & Susan Snyder David & Donna Lounsbery Harold & Dr. Darla Grossman Tim & Amy Spurling Joe & Leah Parker Dr. Ogle & Terry Hall Ernest Stair* Denny & Cassie Quinn Elmer Halwes Dottie Stephens Ray & Janet Raisor Bill & Karen Harris Marilyn Stone Rick & Laura Roop Mike & Susan Head Tom & Diane Stone Jim & Becky Sandgren Dan & Kim Hermann Jerry & Laura Terhune Richard & Patrice Schroeder David Herche & Wendy Thursby Matt & Diane Theby Scott & Leigh Schroeder Veleria Hobgood Ted & Karen Thompson Mike & Hope Staubitz Randy & Chandra Hobson Jim & Becky Tilley Mary Ann Thrasher Gil & Marcia Jochem David & Sara Trockman Brent & Sandy Junge Jeff & Nancy Trockman Ability Leonard Keller Wayne, Jill, Ben & Josh Trockman Brant & Stephanie Kennedy William & Mary Tucker Amy & Randy Abbott Bob & Jeri Kenning Darren & Lisa Verkamp Gene Aimone Mark Kent Linda White Harriet Anderson Burt & Madeline King Jim Woodard Anonymous Pat Koch Drs. Bill & Mona Wooten Kyle & Ashley Babcock Jeremy & Kayla Kunz Betty Worthington Bob & Patty Balbach Steve & Teresa Link Josh & Amy Barron Dr. Jerry & Charlotte Martell Jeff & Maureen Bell Dennis & Colleen Martin Maurice & Cherie Berendes Dale & Catherine Ann McConnaughay Joe & Donna Beuligmann 6 *Deceased 8 Easterseals Legacy Society Supporters who have included the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center in their estate plans

Anonymous (5) Laura Bush Sally Coslett Terry Hall Mabelgene Lenfers Michael* & Sara Miller Steve Mumma* Dr. & Mrs. Spiro B. Mitsos Dr. David & Lynn Ogle Luther Oost Werner* & Lue Purtzer Ray & Janet Raisor James & Diane Riddle Mr.* & Mrs. John H. Schroeder John C. & Diane Schroeder We capped off an exciting year by naming our newly renovated *Deceased therapeutic preschool playground in memory of the late Will Koch, former President & CEO of Holiday World. “Will’s Way Playground” is the If you have already included us in most recent project funded by proceeds from Play Day, Holiday World’s your will, or if you would like to, annual day for area children with disabilities. Over the past 24 years, the please contact Laura Terhune at Koch family & Holiday World have donated more than $404,600 to fund [email protected] or Easterseals equipment, projects & programs. Family members continue 812.437.2627. building on Will’s legacy as a champion of inclusion & an advocate for individuals with disabilities. Celebrating with preschoolers at the “Will’s Way” dedication are (l. to r.) William Koch, Lauren Crosby, & Lori Koch.

Children receiving therapy, as well as kids from our Dan & Nancy Mitchell Therapeutic Preschool, have fun AND benefit from new therapeutic activity modules in our renovated pediatric therapy gym. The gym is one of many client-focused improvements funded by generous donors to the 7 “Ensure the Future” capital campaign. During the past year, our 2016 Easterseals Ambassadors shared The Easterseals their stories–and our mission–with thousands of area residents. Rehabilitation Center is Many thanks to Gracie Tucker, Maurice Berendes, and their families! working to change the way Gracie Tucker our community defines Seven-year-old Gracie Tucker has an adorable smile and non-stop energy. and views disability by She also happens to have a disability called spina bifida, which affects her ability to walk. But it hasn’t slowed her down, thanks to Gracie’s making profound, positive determination and Easterseals therapy. differences in local Gracie, the daughter of Rollie and Kimberly Tucker of Evansville, started people’s lives every day. physical therapy when she was just 4 months old. She still works very hard with her therapist every single week. Gracie speeds through her daily activities, walking–and even running– with her forearm crutches. She uses a wheelchair or walker for long In the past fiscal year, distances or while recovering from one of her many surgeries. But she’s our staff provided: always in a hurry to get back to using her crutches. Why? So she can move even faster, of course! With the help of Easterseals, • Services for 5,568 Gracie finds a way to adapt and children & adults participate in almost anything from the Tri-State area she tries. That includes riding a bike, playing baseball, and riding a horse. • 10,858 community “Gracie is so determined to living services days accomplish her goals, no matter how hard they are,” said her mom Kimberly. “She never gives up.” • 136,744 units of therapy

• 26,869 children’s early care & education days

• 24,898 days of supervised group living Maurice Berendes For Maurice Berendes of Evansville, retirement wasn’t a time to slow down. He was busier than ever with hobbies, volunteer work, and projects at his • 12,290 adult day West Side home. Maurice’s life changed in February 2014. While installing services days lights in his barn, he fell from scaffolding. A severe spinal cord injury left him unable to walk. At first, Maurice couldn’t even sit or stand on his own. Then the • 7,386 organizational Easterseals Rehabilitation Center became a big part of his journey back to employment days independence. “Now it’s a different story,” Maurice said, “A better story!” Twice each week, he works tirelessly with his Easter Seals therapists. Aquatic therapy in our fully accessible warm water pool, plus intensive • 945 community sessions in our therapy gym, are making a huge difference. employment days Maurice’s determination and hard work are paying off! In therapy, he walks with a walker! He’s back to his busy life at home and in the community. He drives a car with hand controls, goes fishing, rides his four-wheeler, plants a garden, mows his lawn, and is very active in the E’ville Iron Street Rod Club. At age 74, Maurice has even 3701 Bellemeade Avenue bigger plans. “My goal is to walk on Evansville, Indiana 47714 my own without a walker,” he said. P 812.479.1411 • F 812.437.2634 “Because of Easterseals, every day eastersealsrehabcenter.com is better!” EasterSealsSWIN on social media