@ESCrossroads

For 80 years, we've been changing the way the world views and defines disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives everyday.

 Indianapolis, IN
eastersealscrossroads.org
Joined January 2010
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Assistant Secretary James D. Rodriguez spoke at the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs' Annual conference & visited @JobReadyVeteran, @Vol_of_America (Ohio and Indiana-Indianapolis), the Indiana Veterans’ Center 777 (@indwarmemorials,) & @ESCrossroads.
Assistant Secretary James D. Rodriguez speaks at the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs' Annual Training Conference.

ALT Assistant Secretary James D. Rodriguez speaks at the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs' Annual Training Conference.

OJRV CEO Gene Anderson shows Assistant Secretary Rodriguez and Indiana ADVET Donald Mains, Jr. a photo room at Operation: Job Ready Veterans.

ALT OJRV CEO Gene Anderson shows Assistant Secretary Rodriguez and Indiana ADVET Donald Mains, Jr. a photo room at Operation: Job Ready Veterans.

Assistant Secretary Rodriguez poses with staff from HVRP Grantee Volunteers of America, Ohio and Indiana-Indianapolis.

ALT Assistant Secretary Rodriguez poses with staff from HVRP Grantee Volunteers of America, Ohio and Indiana-Indianapolis.

Assistant Secretary Rodriguez poses with veterans and members of the Easterseals Crossroad team during his trip to Indianapolis.

ALT Assistant Secretary Rodriguez poses with veterans and members of the Easterseals Crossroad team during his trip to Indianapolis.

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On Thursday, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization (IMPO) presented a check for $30,468,203 to the City of Indianapolis. The funding will support eight projects across the city, including a pedestrian bridge for the Nickel Plate Trail over Keystone Avenue.
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Thanks to @IndyCar Chief Starter @AaronLikens for joining us. Check out his book: amazon.com/Playing-Traffic-J…
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@WISHNews816 May 2024
The Indianapolis 500 chief starter stopped by News 8 on Thursday to chat on "Daybreak" about his journey that's detailed in his new book "Playing in Traffic: My Journey from an Autism Diagnosis to the Indy 500 Flagstand." @JeremyJenkinsTV reports. wishtv.com/news/health-spotl…
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All around the city of Indianapolis you can find events to support March Disability Awareness Month. Thank you ⁦@ESCrossroads⁩ and ⁦@jpmorgan⁩ for sponsorship of this informative event, “The Emily Talk - interacting with pwd in emergencies.”
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Thank you @heartlandfilm for hosting the screening of our @disabilityfilmchallenge finalists at your 32nd annual @theacademy #award #qualifying festival! It was a packed house! Great to see the filmmakers from the 2023 EDFC films THEY and SAY WHAT?! Thank you @eastersealscrossroads for promoting the screening and for having so many people attend! The audience had so many engaging questions! #heartlandfilmfestival #edfc2023 #disabilityfilmchallenge Photo 1: a big group of people with and without disabilities pose for a picture smiling and waving to the camera in front of the heartland film step and repeat. Photo 2: Nic Novicki stands with a microphone with 7 other filmmakers and an ASL interpreter inside the theater in front of the screen with the heartland film festival logo in red and back. Photo 3: all filmmakers and audience members pose in a group photo inside the theater in front of the screen with the heartland film festival logo in black and red.
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Nic Novicki@nicnovicki8 Oct 2023
landed in #indianapolis and was greeted with a #heartlandfilmfestival banner! I can’t wait for tomorrow’s screening of the @DisabilityChall finalists at @heartlandfilm #festival I’ll be on @bobandtom tomorrow telling some fun stories and talking about our big #edfc screening! – at Indianapolis, IN
Image Description: a little person wearing a Johnny Cash tee shirt and a Peacoat stands in front of a banner that says Heartland Film Festival

ALT Image Description: a little person wearing a Johnny Cash tee shirt and a Peacoat stands in front of a banner that says Heartland Film Festival

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✨ Why do what we do? @OneAmerica chief DEI officer and head of community affairs, Kim Thomas shares her why for choosing to #volunteer @ESCrossroads for Week of Caring. 💓 #OneAmericaCares #givingback #loveindy
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IEP stands for Individualized Education program. IEPs are designed to ensure that students with developmental disabilities needs are met. Accommodation doesn’t have to begin or end with an IEP. Here are 7 apps for kids with developmental disabilities: blog.easterseals.com/7-apps-…
What is an IEP? An IEP is an individualized education program. They are used to ensure that students needs are met in classroom settings. IEPs are a good reminder that accommodation and support can have life-changing effects.

ALT What is an IEP? An IEP is an individualized education program. They are used to ensure that students needs are met in classroom settings. IEPs are a good reminder that accommodation and support can have life-changing effects.

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On Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 4-7PM we'll be hosting a Museum My Way event! It's an opportunity for visitors with disabilities and/or sensory sensitivities to experience the museum in a new way with modifications. For more info & to reserve your spot: bit.ly/3P0xe0j
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Coming live from @sundancefest @disabilitychall founder @nicnovicki kicks off #EDFC2023 on its 10 Year Anniversary! He reveals this year's genre and other exciting news! Check out the video below and then register at disabilityfilmchallenge.com youtu.be/_NR4NL7RBLM
Film challenge founder Nic Novicki smiles with both hands in the air. He is wearing a suit and tie on the streets of Park City at the Sundance Film Festival.

ALT Film challenge founder Nic Novicki smiles with both hands in the air. He is wearing a suit and tie on the streets of Park City at the Sundance Film Festival.

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Save The Date! What are the holidays without sitting around a screen with friends and family to watch a good film? If you’re looking for people to do that with, come join us for an Easterseals Disability Film Challenge watch party on December 13th at 7 PM EST!
Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Watch Party December 13th 2022, 7 pm EST. Hosted by Nic Novicki

ALT Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Watch Party December 13th 2022, 7 pm EST. Hosted by Nic Novicki

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It's Election Day! Remember that Marion County residents can vote at any election site. You can even vote at our Pike or Nora Branches today and pick up materials while you are there! indypl.org/blog/for-adults/v…
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Our children are having a mental health crisis: about three-quarters of parents believe the pandemic has taken a toll on their child’s mental health. This Candid Conversation on November 9th offers strategies for families. #MentalHealth
Easterseals DC MD VA@ESealsDCMDVA3 Nov 2022
Join us for a vital conversation about children and teen #mentalhealth: bit.ly/CCChildrensMentalHeal… On Nov 9th at 2pm ET expert panelists will come together to share strategies for addressing mental health challenges faced by children and teens in our communities. Register today!
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"We realize disability inclusion doesn’t stop at our doors; we can collaborate, hire, and contract with talented professionals with disabilities from across the United States and beyond." #NDEAM blog.easterseals.com/what-iv…
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INDATA@INDATAproject7 Oct 2022
Congrats to our very own Laura Medcalf, Accessibility Minute host. AM was recognized by @_feedspot, national podcast ranking service, as one of the top 5 best Deaf podcasts. Picked from thousands of podcasts on the internet! blog.feedspot.com/deaf_podca…
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Learn more at dol.gov/NDEAM. #NDEAM
National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Disability: Part of the Equity Equation. #NDEAM | DOL.gov/ODEP

ALT National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Disability: Part of the Equity Equation. #NDEAM | DOL.gov/ODEP

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ACIAlliance@acialliance17 Sep 2022
Rally Caps, a new family film about baseball,features two characters w/#cochlearimplants and stars Judd Hirsch and Amy Smart. The film premieres at the Heartland Intl Film Festival on Oct 8. CI resources on the film website! rallycapsthemovie.com/cochle… @jodicutler
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Enjoy a showing of the unique and interactive American Sign Language (ASL) storybook Calvin Can't Fly this Sunday at Central Library. Interpreters will be provided.Register at attend.indypl.org/event/6565… to save your seat!
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How do you talk to children about disability? We're chatting to the authors of the Understanding Disability book series on this topic! Join us inside the author's studio TOMORROW on Facebook at 5pm ET / 4pm CT. facebook.com/easterseals #DisabilityTwitter
Inside the Author's Studio. Understanding Disability Children's Book Series. September 15th at 4pm CT / 2pm PT. Conversations with Changemakers. Photos of the guests: Beth, Tiernan, Jaxon, Erin, and Nicole

ALT Inside the Author's Studio. Understanding Disability Children's Book Series. September 15th at 4pm CT / 2pm PT. Conversations with Changemakers. Photos of the guests: Beth, Tiernan, Jaxon, Erin, and Nicole

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