Easterseals Rhode Island

Last month, team members from our RI, NY, TX, and MS affiliates gathered in DC to advocate for the disability community.

It's our mission to highlight the transformative effects of our services, and that’s just what we did here.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. At Easterseals, we’re dedicated to protecting children and empowering families. Visit our website to learn how you can help us create safe, supportive communities.

This , Easterseals reaffirms our commitment to recognizing, accepting & celebrating the lives of individuals with Autism. Join us as we continue to enrich lives and expand opportunities through our unwavering support services. Together, we embrace the !

No Day Shall Erase You From the Memory of Time.

This Labor Day, we honor our exceptional team for their hard work and dedication in making a real difference in the lives of those we support in breaking down barriers to economic well-being. Labor Day serves as a reminder of the power of collective effort and the strength of every member of the Easterseals Rhode Island and Fedcap family!

We wish everyone a Happy Independence Day!

Happy Juneteenth!

"If you know from whence you came, there is really no limit to where you can go." - James Baldwin

We wish all who celebrate a happy and joyful Hanukkah!

During this festive season, may you and your loved ones enjoy good health and happiness.

To make the world more accessible and equitable for individuals with disabilities, key to being on the foreground of system change is asking the question “WHAT ELSE?” ⤵️

While we have come a long way, what else can we do to break down barriers for those with disabilities?

What else can we do to create access and equity?

How can we effectively leverage technology to help more people with disability enter the workforce?

What else can we do to eliminate stigma?

Sometimes it starts with us. Sometimes it starts with families. Sometimes it starts with business.

Read more from our Christine McMahon, CEO of our parent company, The Fedcap Group, in this week's Insights:

https://fedcapgroup.org/fueling-an-accessible-and-equitable-world/

Fueling an Accessible and Equitable World - The Fedcap Group Key to being on the foreground of system change is asking the question “WHAT ELSE?” While we have come a long way, what else can we do to break down barriers for those with disabilities?

The Fedcap Group, parent company of Easterseals Rhode Island, Reports Fiscal Year 2022 Financial and Operating Results

🗸 Revenue Growth of Nearly 9% to $360 Million Reflects Organic Growth of Domestic and International Services Platforms

🗸 Fiscal 2021 Acquisitions Leveraged to Further Expand Education and Workforce Development Training Capabilities

🗸 Nation’s Largest Digital Skills Center Created at Civic Hall @ Union Square, NYC

🗸 New Green Education Program Launched

https://fedcapgroup.org/the-fedcap-group-reports-fiscal-year-2022-financial-and-operating-results/

The Fedcap Group Reports Fiscal Year 2022 Financial and Operating Results - The Fedcap Group The Fedcap Group delivered strong operating and financial results in FY 2022, achieving virtually all contract deliverables and posting an 8.8% year-on-year revenue increase, primarily driven by organic growth.

On Thursday, December 8th at 11am ET, Easterseals Rhode Island's parent company, The Fedcap Group, will release its FY22 Full-Year Financial and Operating Results. Register to join us: https://fedcapgroup.org/financial-release/

We conduct these releases twice a year to provide key stakeholders with regular and timely disclosures about financial and operational performance, mission-related impact, and trends and challenges for The Fedcap Group, underscoring our commitment to fiscal and programmatic transparency.

We hope you will join us for this important discussion. Register now:
https://fedcapgroup.org/financial-release/

At Easterseals Rhode Island. we thank our Board for their dedication and guidance. We thank our donors, funders, and stakeholders who believe in us and support our work. We are grateful to our colleagues who go over and above to deliver top-tier services. And we thank all of our program participants for trusting us to help them bridge the distance to reach their potential and achieve economic well-being. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!

As we look forward to Thanksgiving, Christine McMahon, CEO of our parent company The Fedcap Group, reflects on the spirit of Thanksgiving, and the ways in which we benefit from a year-round gratitude practice—individually and collectively.




https://fedcapgroup.org/the-concept-of-being-thankful-is-simply-a-good-idea/

The Concept of Being Thankful is Simply a Good Idea - The Fedcap Group Practicing gratitude year-round is simple to do, and the benefits are extensive.

On this and every Veterans Day, we thank all who have served. We would also like to take this opportunity to recognize our colleagues who are veterans - we appreciate your service.

Every one of us has a story worth telling—our stories are what gives our lives meaning.

The Celebration of The Possible Gala, hosted by our parent company The Fedcap Group, is one way we celebrate the individuals we serve and their stories. Our CEO Christine McMahon reflects on the power of the story in her Insights column, Science Bears Out the Power of the Story. https://fedcapgroup.org/science-bears-out-the-power-of-the-story/

Science Bears Out the Power of the Story - The Fedcap Group The Fedcap Group's Celebration of the Power of Possible Gala is the celebration of the stories of the individuals we serve. When we hear those stories, we are reminded of why we do the work that we do.

At Easterseals Rhode Island, and all the companies of The Fedcap Group, the ultimate goal is to bridge the distance from each participant’s starting point to sustainable, economic well-being. Join us as we celebrate our participants’ achievements and recognize our supporters at The Fedcap Group’s Celebration of The Power of Possible gala. https://bit.ly/3yT2LKR

The event will be live from Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City, or you can attend virtually from anywhere around the world. Register now!

2022 Gala Homepage - The Fedcap Group CLICK HERE TO REGISTER CAN’T MAKE IT? CLICK HERE TO DONATE As you check out, you’ll be able to indicate your preference tojoin us in-person at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City, or livestream the event from anywhere across the globe! We are so excited you are joining us at our Celebration of...

At Easterseals Rhode Island, and all the companies of The Fedcap Group, the ultimate goal is to bridge the distance from each participant’s starting point to sustainable, economic well-being. Join us as we celebrate our participants’ achievements and recognize our supporters at The Fedcap Group’s Celebration of The Power of Possible gala. https://bit.ly/3yT2LKR

The event will be live from Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City, or you can attend virtually from anywhere around the world. Register now!

2022 Gala Homepage - The Fedcap Group CLICK HERE TO REGISTER CAN’T MAKE IT? CLICK HERE TO DONATE We are so excited you are joining us at our Celebration of the Power of Possible Gala on November 28th at 6:00pm ET. Join us in-person at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City, or livestream the event from anywhere across the globe! … Co...

Has your child been diagnosed with food allergies? Wondering how to make the best of Halloween? Or would you like to learn how to be more inclusive to the children in your neighborhood? The Teal Pumpkin Project has resources and advice on navigating Halloween! https://www.foodallergy.org/our-initiatives/awareness-campaigns/living-teal/teal-pumpkin-project

Teal Pumpkin Project Make Halloween safer and more inclusive by joining the Teal Pumpkin Project

Inclusivity for Halloween: our colleagues from Easterseals in Dallas-Ft. Worth spoke with their local CBS affiliate last year about ways to ensure all the trick-or-treaters in your neighborhood can join the fun. Let's revisit those tips and prepare for a safe & fun holiday for all! View the story and video: https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/news/texas-nonprofit-halloween-special-needs-children/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h

North Texas Nonprofit Shares Tips On Making Halloween Sweeter For Special Needs Children From ghosts to goblins to gooey treats, it's no mystery why Halloween is such a popular holiday, but it can sometimes be a little tricky for children with special needs.

The people served by Easterseals Rhode Island often display extraordinary resilience. What drives resilience in people can also drive resilience in organizations. In this week’s Insights, CEO Christine McMahon, of our parent company The Fedcap Group, discusses how the concept of resilience applies to individuals and organizations. https://fedcapgroup.org/being-a-resilient-organization/

Being A Resilient Organization - The Fedcap Group What drives resilience in people can also drive resilience in organizations.

As an organization grows, leaders need to help their teams manage the growth. This week in her Insights column, CEO Christine McMahon discusses the concept of Adaptive Leadership and why it is an essential part of managing growth. https://bit.ly/3Eua7Z1

Adaptive Leadership Is Critical in Times of Organizational Growth - The Fedcap Group CEO Christine McMahon introduces the concept of Adaptive Leadership and why it is an essential part of managing growth.

Nonprofits are businesses—businesses driven by mission—but businesses, nonetheless. And as a business, we need to pay close attention to the trends that are driving the marketplace in which we operate. Read more from our Christine McMahon, CEO of our parent company The Fedcap Group, in this week's Insights: https://bit.ly/3fhadIK

As Leaders, We Must Understand Market Trends - The Fedcap Group Nonprofits are businesses driven by mission. And as a business, we must pay close attention to the trends that are driving the marketplace in which we operate.

As we look forward to our annual Celebration of the Power of Possible Gala on November 28, with our parent company The Fedcap Group, CEO Christine McMahon reflects on this year’s theme. Read about it in this week’s Insights: Bridging the Distance to Economic Well-Being. https://bit.ly/3QXiWwX

Bridging the Distance to Economic Well-Being - The Fedcap Group As we look forward to The Fedcap Group’s annual Celebration of the Power of Possible Gala on November 28, CEO Christine McMahon reflects on this year’s theme.

Fostering a culture of curiosity and creating a safe space for people to ask questions can help break down silos in a business. Read more from Christine McMahon, CEO of our parent company The Fedcap Group, in this week’s Insights: https://bit.ly/3L7VBY0

Asking the Right Questions Enhances People’s Ability to Work Cross Silos - The Fedcap Group How should a leader encourage staff to work across boundaries that exist within an organization? How can you create a culture of inquisitiveness?

On this 21st anniversary of the September 11 attacks, we will never forget all who were impacted and the people who lost their lives. We honor those who displayed great strength and resilience then and now, and are grateful for the many heroes who showed immense bravery during unthinkable tragedy.

Monday, September 5 is Labor Day/Labour Day in the US and Canada. CEO Christine McMahon of our parent company The Fedcap Group reflects on the history of the Labor Day holiday, what it means today, and honors the work of the 3,500 employees of The Fedcap Group.

https://fedcapgroup.org/honoring-laborers-on-labor-day/?utm_source=facebook-companies&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=ceo-insights

Honoring Laborers on Labor Day - The Fedcap Group CEO Christine McMahon reflects on the history of the holiday and what it means today.

Continuing discussion of business silos, CEO Christine McMahon notes that despite the emergence of new devices and software products designed to unite employees in more ways than ever before, the threat of organizational silos is still very real. This week in her Insights column, Christine discusses the effects of silos. Next week: how to break from the silo mindset. https://bit.ly/3wDyizh

Why Silos are Toxic in a Productive and Efficient Work Environment - The Fedcap Group Organizational silos often create strained relationships among leaders and groups and vice versa.