2015IMPACTREPORT

EASTER SEALS MICHIGAN

HELPING PEOPLE LIVE, LEARN, WORK & PLAY

THE 2015 EASTER SEALS MICHIGAN

IMPACT REPORT

Introduction Letter

Number of People Served

Financials

Evidence Based Practices & Innovative Programs

Ambassadors

Presidents’ Council

Corporate &Foundation Partners

Services

Locations & Contact

Leadership

2346

101415

161718

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The number of people Easter Seals Michigan

served in 2015:Dr. Sam FlandersChairperson of the Board of Directors

Brent WirthPresident/CEO

2015 was a great year at Easter Seals Michigan. We witnessed many successes and are honored to partner with, and serve individuals with disabilities or special needs, and their families. This year our reach and impact grew by 14%, to an annual total of 10,890 individuals. This extraordinary growth was made possible through our partnerships that have supported our efforts in enhancing and expanding our service array.

One exciting innovative program is the LUNA Model, a statewide early intervention program for children who have experienced trauma. This program provides for access, early intervention and assessment for those in need of trauma informed/related services. We are incredibly thankful to the Michigan Health Endowment Fund and to all of those who have invested their time, talents and funds to make LUNA a reality.

Another exciting success to the community was made possible by the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. While there are many perceptions surrounding this Act, we are appreciative that it has overwhelmingly increased access to health care and provides for health care equity. The health care system in the United States is now beginning to recognize the need to bridge health care and community health, with a focus on social determinants. This new found emphasis focusing on the whole person, has been anchored within our mission and is the basis for the foundation of who we are.

Consideration of social needs, including housing, education, health care, employment and social integration, has always been what we are all about. We are excited about the future of our health care system and look forward to continuing our evolution into partnering with other providers. Our focus on improving the overall health of our communities is our number one goal.

We thank you for your generous support of our mission to create solutions that change lives for children and adults with disabilities and their families.

With heartfelt thanks,

A LETTER FROM

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The number of people Easter Seals Michigan

served in 2015: 10,890

OUR SERVICES IMPROVE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS

OF ALL AGES.

0-5 8%874

6-17 21%2,250

18-25 10%1,102

26-60 53%5,782

61+ 8%882

{ an increase of 14% over 2014 }

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REVENUE & EXPENSES

TOTAL $41,149,154

Medicaid Specialty Contracts $ 36,600,631 Oakland CMHA Genesee Health System Macomb CMH network180

Insurance, Contracts & Grants $ 2,313,530 Medicaid HMO Commercial Insurance Med Rehab Michigan Health Endowment Fund

Contributions & Fundraising $ 2,234,993

TOTAL $41,149,154

Program Services $ 39,352,261

Administrative Expenses $ 1,580,893

Capital Replacement $ 216,000

REVENUE

EXPENSES

Easter Seals Michigan offers comprehensive services that help individuals of all ages with disabilities, and their families, to successfully live, learn, work and play in their communities.

We continue to evolve and adapt to meet today’s needs and plan for tomorrow. We serve the community by offering a variety of

evidence based practices and innovative new programs.

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TOTAL $41,149,154

Medicaid Specialty Contracts $ 36,600,631 Oakland CMHA Genesee Health System Macomb CMH network180

Insurance, Contracts & Grants $ 2,313,530 Medicaid HMO Commercial Insurance Med Rehab Michigan Health Endowment Fund

Contributions & Fundraising $ 2,234,993

TOTAL $41,149,154

Program Services $ 39,352,261

Administrative Expenses $ 1,580,893

Capital Replacement $ 216,000

REVENUE

EXPENSES

LUNA is an early intervention program designed to help children and teens age 18 and under that have been exposed to traumatic events. This groundbreaking, statewide initiative will assess the impact of those events and establish the best treatment to help them. LUNA is made possible by a 4.1 million dollar grant from the Michigan

Health Endowment Fund. The National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention estimates 26% of children witness or experience a traumatic event before they turn four in the U.S., and, if left untreated, the consequences can be deadly. In 2015, 800 children were screened using our LUNA model.

RECOGNIZING TRAUMA

ACTING ON TRAUMATrauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy that focuses on addressing the needs of children and adolescents (ages three to 18) with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other difficulties related to traumatic life events. The goal of TF-CBT is to provide psychoeducation to both the child and the caregivers and help them identify and cope with emotions, thoughts and behaviors.

93%

93% of individuals in the program

completed treatment and experienced an

improvement in functioning at home, in school and in

social settings.

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CHILDREN WHO EXPERIENCE TRAUMA ARE:Three times more likely to have serious unemployment problems.

3X Three times more likely to experience depression.

Four times more likely to become an alcoholic.

Fifteen times more likely to die by suicide.

3X 4X15X

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2113Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (CET) is designed as a recovery phase intervention for stable individuals with severe mental illness that prevents them from being able to work or develop relationships. Participants work at recovery through structured group and computer exercises. It increases mental stamina, information processing and the spontaneous negotiation of unrehearsed social challenges.

REMAPPING THE BRAIN

OUR FIRST CLASS GRADUATED WITH 13 PARTICIPANTS. A SECOND CLASS IS

UNDERWAy WITH 21 PARTICIPANTS.

REACTING WHENPSyCHOSIS FIRST HAPPENSNavigate is a new team-based early intervention treatment for people between the ages of 15 and 30 experiencing their first episode of psychosis. The program is named “NAVIGATE” to convey the mission of helping

individuals and their families to successfully find their way to psychological and functional well-being, and to access the services they need in the mental health system.

33 PEOPLE RECEIVED NAVIGATE SERVICES. NAVIGATE CONSUMERS

REMAIN IN TREATMENT LONGER AND EXPERIENCE A BETTER qUALITy OF

LIFE AND GREATER INVOLVEMENT IN WORk AND SCHOOL.

CHILDREN WHO EXPERIENCE TRAUMA ARE:Three times more likely to have serious unemployment problems.

Four times more likely to become an alcoholic.

Fifteen times more likely to die by suicide.

EARLy INTERVENTIONThe Incredible Years is an evidence-based program for parents with infants and children up to twelve years old. Parents are able to enhance their child’s emotional development and learn to reduce challenging behaviors.

OVER 50 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES COMPLETED THE PROGRAM AND

INCREASED PARENTING EFFECTIVENESS

50+

The percent of individuals in the program that were homeless went from 11% to zero.

11%

0%

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INTEGRATED CARE

AgrAbility

Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment (IDDT) is a program that improves the quality of life for individuals with co-occurring severe mental health and substance use disorders.

IDDT helps by addressing both disorders at the same time, in the same service organization, by the same team of treatment providers.

COMBINING ADDICTION &MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENTS

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Easter Seals Michigan is continuing to expand relationships with primary care and specialty providers in order to provide better service. We currently have an onsite pharmacy, dental care and primary care physicians in various locations. We also have 69 different support groups that focus on wellness topics such as diabetes awareness, smoking cessation, weight management, and more.

INTEGRATED CARE

The Miracle League of Michigan provides children and adults with disabilities or special needs the opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league on an adaptive field. Programs now also include bowling and dance. We will celebrate the completion of our new concession building with accessible bathrooms on opening day in 2016!

THE MIRACLE LEAGUE OF MICHIGAN

Easter Seals Michigan AgrAbility provides direct services to farmers with injuries, illnesses or aging conditions so they can continue the occupation

and lifestyle they love. We partnered with the Michigan State University Extension and received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

In 2015, the number of farmers we served increased by 53%!

AgrAbility

Michigan

GABBy & DUNCAN

Laurel and Steve Smith adopted two Russian children—Gabby, 13, and Duncan, 11—when the children were very young. While the youths have progressed in their decade here, some of the effects of the trauma they endured haven’t been erased.

Both children spent time in orphanages and hospitals, as well as private residences, where they were both neglected. Exactly what the children experienced is unknown.

Gabby was adopted when she was 25 months old and when she arrived here she was 15 pounds, 27 inches–the size of a typical four-month-old in the United States. Thanks to hormones, she has grown to about 4 feet 11 inches tall and 80 pounds. Her “hyper vigilance” and rigidity is a sign of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Duncan was adopted when he was about eight months old. He was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder that later developed into Asperger’s syndrome. Both of the children have problems with food and “will eat anything” because they were not well-fed in Russia. In fact, Duncan prefers his food cold because that is what he is used to. Both have also been affected by a lack of love and affection during infancy, including being held or coddled.

The Smiths took advantage of a new LUNA Model program that steers services to children who have experienced any type of trauma -- whether it’s witnessing or being involved in a violent assault or more subtle, ongoing events such as lack of basic care. The children have made huge improvements since joining Easter Seals Michigan and they continue to advance.

Easter Seals Michigan Child Ambassadors

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LUNA works to help you LOOK for signs of trauma, UNCOVER the cause, NUTURE recovery and ACT

to address long-term effects.

Since Steve was in his 20s, he remembers struggling to stay motivated. He would often lie in bed for long periods of time searching to find energy to get up and move. Simple tasks like taking a shower, brushing his teeth or getting dressed would exhaust him and most days he wouldn’t do anything. One day Steve had enough and decided to get help. He began going to a psychiatrist and was diagnosed with depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder.

Steve’s depression was so bad that many of the doctors told him that he wouldn’t be able to hold a job, or maintain relationships. That didn’t sit well with Steve. He had goals he wanted to accomplish.

Steve spent several years seeing different doctors and trying various programs until he came to Easter Seals Michigan. Now, 10 years later, Steve has made enormous strides in his personal development and continues seeing improvements every day. He is married with six wonderful children, and owns his own company.

STEVEEaster Seals Michigan Adult Ambassador

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“They are always available, through the good times and bad”, says Steve.

“Easter Seals Michigan never gave up on me.”

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Dolores AmmarCatherine AndreaSharon AnglimRichard AustinDiane Austin *Louis M. BacaCharles BakerKeith BaldwinJohn BartoszRichard BerkfieldDavid BommaritoRick BuzinskiMark CaliceJeffery Camboia *Raymond Card ^Vince CarpinelliDr. Nicanor CastedoGerald CleerFrances CrevelingThomas CunninghamJackie & Bill Dangl ^Darlene DawoodCharles DebonoDonna DeFilippoRick DepauwStephen DestafanoWilliam DickensDennis DicksteinDenise Durkee *Marylynn EarlyIrene EdquistBradley EllisFrank EloDavid EnriciPeggy EschikFrank EwasyshynJoan FalkRonald FieldsChristopher FishDr. Sam Flanders ^Randolph Forester FoundationClifford ForrisNorbert FroeschkeKenneth Gabriel ^Robert Gonzales

James GrayBernard GrossDuren Gutierrez *Richard HanchettJohn HarkinsJuliana Harper *Paul Haviland ^D.J. HoaggRichard HollisJackie Hooper *Toby Horner *Clarissa Hulleza *Robert JamesJudith JohnstonJudy JuddDaniel KalinowskiPaul KampsJoseph KollyDonald KopkaSujatha KrishnakumarMark KurzawaCharles LawsonRichard LeachmanBarry LeebovePam LenningDavid Leslie ^John Lieblang ^Laura LongakerRichard MarakovitsLarry MarklandPeter McElroy ^Kelly McKennaTerry McLaughlin *Keith MillerLeo MitchellMelissa Moody *Danny MooreJohn MordachPeter NagleDr. Meena Nannapaneni *Melinda O’Brien *Patricia O’DonnellSam PizzoSteven PouliotNorb Promo *

Paul RadyRainey Repins ^Michael RezmerskiSharon RiordanSteven RixTodd SantomauroPhilip SatterthwaiteJuanita Savage ^Bruce SchumanRonald SharpDon SheldonDavid SimondsWilliam SkaleskiDr. Richard Solomon *Terry SpicerNeil SpringerWendy Standifer *Trison SteinThomas StephensUriel Stephens *Jack StirlingJohn StrongJulia Swanson ^Omar TameJohn TobinElizabeth TraverRobert TremblayGrace TropeaLee Uhlig ^Douglas UlmerDavid VanderhovelMatthew Van Haaren ^Marian WardKaren WarnerJames WhitakerJeffrey WickensRobert WiddisIan Wilson ^Brent Wirth *Stephanie Wolf Hull *Michael WoodsGregory WronkowiczMarisa Youngblood *John ZedanThomas Zuber

* Easter Seals Employee ^ Easter Seals Board Member

PRESIDENTS’ COUNCIL

ABILITy LEVEL $1,000 - $2,499

EMPOWERMENT LEVEL $10,000 - $24,999Katherine Mann Charitable TrustKevin & Amy Lupton

OPPORTUNITy LEVEL $5,000 - $9,999David Benoit ^Salvino BriffaMike Kowalski

Sherman TaylorMark Waad

DIGNITy LEVEL $2,500 - $4,999Troy Barnhart ^Emmet FeelyFred GibsonElizabeth & John Kersten ^

Michael Kupinski Glen Langston Bill McCune Donald Neill

Yvette Stokes Dwayne Seals Beverly Willing

DIGNITy LEVEL $2,500 - $4,999

INDEPENDENCE LEVEL $25,000+

OPPORTUNITy LEVEL $5,000 - $9,999

ABILITy LEVEL $1,000 - $2,499

HONORED CORPORATE FRIENDS

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CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION PARTNERS

DIGNITY LEVEL $2,500 - $4,999

INDEPENDENCE LEVEL $25,000+AmwayThe AndersonsBaseball Fantasy Camp for Kids Foundation/Jeremy FlugKroger Co. Foundation

EMPOWERMENT LEVEL $10,000 - $24,999Flagstar BankNational Association of RealtorsPCE Systems

Samuel L. Westerman FoundationUPS Foundation, Inc.

OPPORTUNITY LEVEL $5,000 - $9,999Alpha Gamma Rho-Tau ChapterArts, Beats, & Eats FoundationDelphi FoundationDTE EnergyGalencher Nagy Foundation, Inc.

Genisys Credit UnioniHeartMedia Management Services, Inc. - RadioJack’s Place For Autism FoundationKohl’s Department Stores, Inc.

Michigan Farm Bureau InsuranceOak Electric Service, Inc.The Chivery, LLCUniversity of Michigan Greek Week

Genesis Financial PartnersGreater Muskegon Area Women’s Pocket Billiards LeagueMarsh & McLennan Agency, LLCNeiman’s Family Market

Oakland University William Beaumont School of MedicineRochester Recruits Baseball Org. Inc.UHY Advisors

ABILITY LEVEL $1,000 - $2,499

Advanced Care Pharmacy ServicesAlly FinancialBright Side DentalBrownrigg Companies LTD - Great American Insurance CompanyCassell & Associates, LLCCentury 21 Michigan Broker Council, Inc.Con-Way, Inc.CSM MechanicalDiamabrush, LLCDoug Brown Packaging Inc.Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation

Fuel DetroitHealth Alliance Plan of Michigan - HAPItalian American Delegates, Inc.Judson CenterKing Venture, Inc.Levine Benjamin Law OfficeLion Investment Group - Baldwin, LLCMarshall E. Campbell Co.Mass MutualMove Sales, Inc.Peterson SpringPrintMasters Printing Company

Reiter & Walsh, PCSellers Bowman Auto GroupSouthfield Firefighters Association Charity FundSouthfield Police Command Officers AssociationTalmer Bank and TrustTri-Town 4-H ClubTRUiSTUnited Way for Southeastern MichiganWhite Pine Investment Co.

HONORED CORPORATE FRIENDS

Century 21 Town & CountryJohn Bowman Chevrolet

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CHILDREN & FAMILy• Autism Services• Behavioral Health Services• Individual, Family & Group Therapy• Sensory Integration• Speech and Language Therapy• Occupational Therapy• Early Intervention• Therapeutic Camp Experiences• Crisis Intervention• Services Offered in Spanish• Psychiatric Services• Youth, Peer & Parent Support• Family Education

OLDER ADULT• Independent Living• Caring for Caregivers• Respite Care• Geriatric/Medically Fragile Case Management

SUBSTANCE USE• Comprehensive treatment programs for children and adults• Individual, Family & Group Therapy• Co-occuring Services• Case Management• Peer Recovery Support• Intensive Outpatient Therapy

ADULT• Case Management• Behavioral Health Services• Individual, Family & Group Therapy• Supported Employment Resources• Clubhouse• Crisis Intervention• Services Offered in Spanish• Psychiatric Services• Peer Recovery Support

MIRACLE LEAGUE OF MICHIGAN• An opportunity for children and adults with disabilities or special needs to play baseball

AGRABILITy• Services for farmers with injuries, illnesses or aging conditions

MILITARy & VETERAN• STRoNG Families• Individual, Family & Group Therapy• Staging Groups for Substance Use

SERVICES

OUR DOORS ARE OPEN2399 E. Walton Blvd.Auburn Hills, MI 48326

6900 E. Ten Mile Rd.Center Line, MI 48015

1420 W. University Ave.Flint, MI 48504

4065 Saladin Dr. SEGrand Rapids, MI 49546

1685 Baldwin Rd., Suite APontiac, MI 48340

22170 W. Nine Mile Rd.Southfield, MI 48033

TOLL-FREE800-75-SEALS

EasterSealsMichigan.com

24445 Northwestern HighwaySuite 100 Southfield, MI 48075

1010 E. West Maple Rd.Walled Lake, MI 48390

1105 N. TelegraphWaterford, MI 48328

Dreams Unlimited Clubhouse1222 Catalpa Dr.Royal Oak, MI 48067

Miracle League of Michigan26310 Evergreen Southfield, MI 48076

HEARING IMPAIRED800-649-3777 or 711

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ADULT• Case Management• Behavioral Health Services• Individual, Family & Group Therapy• Supported Employment Resources• Clubhouse• Crisis Intervention• Services Offered in Spanish• Psychiatric Services• Peer Recovery Support

MIRACLE LEAGUE OF MICHIGAN• An opportunity for children and adults with disabilities or special needs to play baseball

AGRABILITy• Services for farmers with injuries, illnesses or aging conditions

MILITARy & VETERAN• STRoNG Families• Individual, Family & Group Therapy• Staging Groups for Substance Use

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LEADERSHIP

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

BRENT WIRTHPresident/CEO

JULIANA HARPERChief Program Officer/Senior Vice President

NORB PROMOChief Development Officer

JEFF CAMBOIADirector of Procurement & Contract Compliance

CLAIRE HULLEZADirector of Information Technology and Systems

DENISE DURkEEDirector of Western Region

TOBy HORNERController

JACkIE HOOPERVice President of Human Resources

LEADERSHIP TEAM

STEPHANIE WOLF HULLVice President of Quality Improvementand Compliance

DR. RICHARD SOLOMONVice President of Medical Affairs

WENDy STANDIFERDirector of Behavioral Health Services

MELISSA MOODyDirector ofSpecialty Adult Services

URIEL STEPHENSDirector of Family Services

BOARD OFDIRECTORS

DR. SAM FLANDERSChairpersonExecutive Vice President of Quality, Safety and Clinical EffectivenessBeaumont Health System

DAVID BENOITVice ChairpersonManaging DirectorTCE Enterprises, LLC

JACkIE DANGLTreasurerGlobal Strategic Planning and AnalysisAmway

PAUL HAVILANDSecretaryCardiometabolic District ManagerRegeneron Healthcare Solutions

TROy BARNHARTSenior Vice President, InvestmentsUBS

RAyMOND CARDBusiness Development ManagerEmerson Process Management

kEN GABRIELCPAComprehensive Accounting Services

ELIZABETH kERSTENDisability Advocate

DAVID LESLIESenior Vice President and Southeast/Gaylord Commercial Lending ManagermBank

JOHN LIEBLANGDirector of US Enterprise Service SalesMicrosoft

PETER McELROyPresidentJMH Group

DR. LyNDA MISRAAssociate Dean of Undergraduate Clinical EducationOakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

RAINEy REPINSManaging Counsel Alticor, Inc.

JUANITA SAVAGEDirector II, Medical Affairs, Reimbursement Strategy & Auxiliary ProgramsBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

JULIA SWANSONVice President, Performance Analytics and ImprovementHenry Ford Health Systems

LEE UHLIGDisability Advocate

MATTHEW VAN HAARENCEO Pixel Velocity

IAN WILSONAttorney Beaumont Health System

JOHN ZERBOPresidentZerbo Consulting

LEADERSHIP TEAM

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Easterseals isA grassroots community-based organization

Supported by thousands of volunteers and millions of donorsHelping more than one million Americans facing disability

Easterseals isThere for children, parents, seniors, caregivers, and veterans…day in and day out

Providing training, specially designed supports, innovative services and unending encouragement

Easterseals isThousands of care centers all across the country providing vital services

at home or close to home

Easterseals isOne of the highest rated charities in America

Easterseals isChallenging America to recognize the new face of disability

Taking onAutism

Development delaysBehavioral health challenges

EmploymentCaregiving

Changing the way the world defines and views disability…whether physical, intellectual, emotional or social

by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives…everyday

Easterseals isyou, your family, your neighbors, your colleagues, and your friends

Refusing to give upBelieving that everyone with a disability can reach their potentialKnowing the world can be a better place if we all work together

Easterseals isyoume

all of us…Taking on disability together.

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OUR FRESH NEW BRAND!COMING IN 2016!

2015IMPACTREPORT

EASTER SEALS MICHIGAN

HELPING PEOPLE LIVE, LEARN, WORK & PLAY