Valentine’s Day Fundraiser
for Easterseals Crossroads

Sertoma Club of North Downtown Indianapolis is selling high quality, florist roses to benefit Easterseals Crossroads. Order today so you can be a hero on Valentine’s Day to your loved ones and to individuals with disabilities, special needs or challenges at Easterseals Crossroads.
One Dozen Red Roses $45
boxed, fresh, long-stemmed, individual water tubes with baby’s breath and leather leaf; card included
Half Dozen Red Roses $28
includes baby’s breath and leather leaf in a vase
Three Red Roses $15 
includes baby’s breath and leather leaf in a vase

TO ORDER

• Visit www.sertomaindy.org
• Call Pat Spence at 317.698.5589 or email at spence.pat@outlook.com

TO OBTAIN

Free delivery with 5+ orders; $10 delivery with single orders.
(Delivery limited to Marion County and adjacent neighborhoods.)
Orders are available for pick up at Easterseals Crossroads
4740 Kingsway Drive, Indianapolis (just north of 46th Street, east of Keystone Avenue — enter south door) on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Payment can be made by cash, check or credit card
Contact us for more information about the Valentine’s Day Rose Sale.

Easterseals Crossroads offers activities that help families and children play, relax and engage.
View Ford’s story by clicking the image below.

Ford’s Story

Ford was born four weeks early after a pregnancy that posed not complications for his mom. Breathing on his own was an intitial primary concern; when Ford was released from intensive care, he went home with oxygen and feeding tubes. His medical condition was uncertain; an MRI showed a brain injury and he had metabolic issues as well.
“Our world changed from that point. We connected with early intervention services through Easterseals Crossroads, and they continue to be a great support team for us. Ford’s doctors are amazed at all that he is doing; things he wouldn’t be doing without Easterseals Crossroads,” said mom Whitney.
Ford and his family enjoy recreational time at Parents’ Night Out – a respite event for all family members. Ford and his sisters have fun playing while their parents can enjoy some time to themselves. Ford also attends CampAbility – a summer program that he loves.
“Independence in play is hard for Ford, but CampAbility allows him to focus on that since he is surrounded by people who really know what they are doing,” said dad Alex.
“We don’t take things for granted and we celebrate small victories with Ford,” said Alex. Small victories like playing with a new friend – something Ford has learned to do at CampAbility. Small victories like blowing out a birthday candle – something Ford did for the first time on his 6th birthday. “We have really grown to appreciate the milestones,” said Alex.
Learn more about CampAbility; learn more about respite services.

Contributed by Tracy Gale, PsyD, HSPP
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be challenging – this is often especially true for families with children with special needs or autism.
Here are some tips for helping your family keep the happy in the holidays.

• Create a plan. Have a schedule and things planned out to reduce surprises. Also, have a Plan B in case things change.
• Ask for help. Friends and family may not know what to do that would be helpful, so do not hesitate to tell them what you need.
• Remember to schedule some down time for you and your child.
• Wrap toys that are already assembled and ready to play with to reduce frustration and waiting.
• Consider wrapping familiar toys. It will give extra practice, and the familiar toys are already something your child knows how to use.

Season’s Best from Easterseals Crossroads!

Raise Awareness

Easterseals Crossroads is cutting the dis from disability and we need YOU to help us create awareness!
In just a few minutes, you can video your unique perspective of how you can take the dis out of disability and share with all your friends on Facebook and Twitter.
Want to see how? Here are some videos that have already been done:

Join the fun today and Cut the Dis for a GREAT cause!