History

Our History
In 1952, the Chapter became an official Easterseals agency, Easterseals DuPage, and opened an outpatient treatment center in Villa Park. In 1984, the organization moved to its current location at 830 South Addison Avenue, where it remains headquartered today.

Growth and Expansion
To meet the growing needs of children and families, the Lee A. Daniels Center opened in Naperville in 2001. In 2005, Easterseals expanded services to Elgin by assuming responsibility for therapy services at the Jayne Shover Center and became Easterseals DuPage and Fox Valley.

Today
Easterseals DuPage and Fox Valley now employs nearly 120 staff members, including more than 90 highly trained pediatric therapists. Our team brings extensive medical expertise and experience in pediatric rehabilitation, supported by ongoing continuing education to stay current with the latest treatment approaches.

We provide individualized care for children from infancy through young adulthood, supporting a wide range of developmental and physical needs. Whether a child requires comprehensive services or support in a specific area, we are a trusted resource for families.

Villa Park Facility
In 1999, following a successful capital campaign, Easterseals DuPage opened a new, state of the art 31,000 square foot facility in Villa Park. Built on the original site, the new center replaced a former school building and was made possible through the generosity of many donors.

A portion of the facility, the Arthur and Mary Rubloff space, was developed through a partnership with United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Chicago. In 2019, Easterseals DuPage and Fox Valley completed its Growing Home campaign, allowing the organization to purchase the remaining building space, expand services, and eliminate lease expenses.

More Than a Century of Empowering Families Across America

Part of a national organization, Easterseals has a long and impactful history within the United States, dating back to the early 20th century, where we have consistently provided services and advocacy for individuals with disabilities, playing a significant role in improving their lives and promoting acceptance within communities across the nation. Notably, our name originates from a fundraising campaign using "Easter seals" which gained widespread public support, contributing to our national reach and influence.