DECK THE HOLIDAY'S

   Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for nearly 90 years.  From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training for people with disabilities.  Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve person goals. Tragedy Leads to Inspiration    In 1907, Ohio businessman Edgar Allen lost his son in a streetcar accident.  The lack of adequate medical service available to save his son prompted Allen to sell his business and begin a fund raising campaign to build a hospital in his hometown of Elyria, Ohio.  Through this new hospital, Allen was surprised to learn that children with disabilities were often hidden from public view.  Inspired by this discovery, in 1919, Allen founded what became known as the National Society for Crippled Children , the first organization of its kind.  Founding Fathers of Eas