- 457 total people were served (some received mulitple services).
- 345 people with disabilities were assessed, tested and interviewed to determine their vocational interests, aptitudes, and abilities.
- 126 individuals completed a program giving them real work experience and the training that they needed to develop employable skills
- 10 people participated in our apprenticeship program providing them with additional coaching and time to obtain competitive work.
- 48 people benefited through community-based training. These were positions in local businesses where individuals were given the opportunity to train in an area of their choosing under the direction of skilled professionals.
- 26 students from Richmond county high schools attended class and job training at the Easter Seals center. Upon completion of their semester program, many were found after school jobs - with many helped later to find jobs following their graduation from high school. This wonderful program is a collaborative venture involving the Richmond County School System, Department of Labor, Vocational Evaluation, and Easter Seals.
- 3 individuals facing significant obstacles were served with training and help in their homes by an Easter Seals' professional trying to teach them independent living skills.
- 2059.5 hours were spent teaching specific skills so that employment opportunities would increase for people with disabilities. For instance, training was provided in basic computer literacy, data entry, customer service, cash register skills, and driver's education.
- 30 Easter Seals' clients were successfully employed in area businesses.
- 500 pieces of non-fitted medial equipment like wheelchairs, canes and walkers were provided on loan to people without the resources to obtain them on their own.
Other things you might like to know...
Of the people served by the Easter Seals center this past audited fiscal year:
- Ages 16 and under 11
- Ages 17-21 260
- Ages 22-54 179
- Ages 55+ 10
Males: 197
Females: 263
White: 151 African American: 297
Hispanic: 9 Other: 3
Richmond County = 241 individuals (52%)
Liberty County = 50 individuals (11%)
Burke County = 23 individuals (5%)
Other Counties = 146 individuals (32%)
Easter Seals East Georgia serves adults with disabilities and other barriers to employment. The door is open to help individuals that are doing their best to overcome difficult odds -- services are not limited by a specific disease, injury or condition. It is amazing, but last year Easter Seals served people with mental retardation, major depression, autism, dementia, diabetes, heart disorders, sickle cell anemia, speech disorders, hearing disorders, visual impairments, schizophrena, degenerative disc disease, amputees, stroke victims, adjustment disorders, and many more disabling conditions.
When you give to Easter Seals, you can rest assured that your money is being used to help people find jobs. It is creating opportunities and opening doors for people that just need a "chance" to change their life.
The Easter Seals East Georgia FY 2004 Annual Report (7/1/04 - 6/30/05) will be posted after the audit process is complete. If you would like to view the Easter Seals East Georgia FY 2003 Annual Report (7/1/03-6/30/04), please click here.
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