March/April 2025 edition
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Easterseals MORC Announces 2025 Ability Champion
In honor of March being Developmental Disability Awareness month, Easterseals MORC is pleased to announce Lisa Barger as its 2025 Ability Champion!
Despite having cerebral palsy, Lisa has always maintained the determination and perseverance to never let her disability get in the way of accomplishing her goals. She finished school, pursued a degree, and was happily married to the love of her life, Jerry, for eleven years until he unfortunately passed away in 2003. Lisa currently lives in her own apartment with the assistance of support staff She considers being able to live on her own her greatest accomplishment and she is always advocating for herself to ensure she has the proper supports to continue doing so.
While Lisa has a degree in Information Technology from American Intercontinental University, she quickly found that doing computer work wasn’t really her passion. She realized what she really loves doing is working with people. After her husband died, Lisa was encouraged to become a Peer Mentor, and she completed the training in 2016 Being a Peer Mentor is definitely her calling and she loves spending her time working with other individuals with disabilities to help them navigate the system, express themselves and be heard.
When she’s not working as a Peer Mentor, Lisa enjoys hanging out with her dog, Maggie, having bi-monthly dinner dates at Applebee’s with her good friend, and doing latchwork
Lisa is a prime example of her favorite motto, “With will and determination, you can accomplish anything you want in life.”
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness month! 'See the Good' brings awareness and education to the unique talents and successes of individuals with special abilities.
MARCH 4: DISCOVER THE DANI PLAN
We're partnering with the Dani Plan to offer two free webinars on March 4th! During these free zoom demonstrations, parents and caregivers can learn about the revolutionary tool helping to organize and consolidate information needed to care for their loved one with special needs. Join us at 1:00 PM or 6:30 PM (EST) to learn more about how you can get started! Reserve your virtual seat at daniplan.com/eastersealsmorc today!
RESOURCES & HOW TO GET INVOLVED
In2024,itwasreportedthatroughly6.5millionpeopleintheUnitedStateswerelivingwith anintellectualand/ordevelopmentaldisability.LearnmoreaboutIntellectualand DevelopmentalDisabilitiesanddisabilityetiquetteHERE.
How to Get Involved:
Throughout the month of March, take action and show the good! Tag Easterseals MORC on social media and use the hashtags: #SEEtheGOOD, #SHOWtheGOOD, and #EastersealsMORC
Browse posts you can share to encourage your network to See the Good!
Change your virtual meeting background to See the Good!
Purchase and wear your See the Good shirt on the Easterseals MORC webstore! (FREE shipping)
Pick up limited edition See the Good stickers at an Easterseals MORC location, while supplies last!
Learn more about influential individuals in the disability community by reading the My Itty-Bitty Bio series!
Explore the Understanding Disability series to learn more about disabilities, created at a third grade reading level.
Dive into the How Can I Help? series to learn more about how you can make a difference with Easterseals and other non-profits!
Host a team building activity to give back to your community Volunteer at an assisted living facility or group home to brighten residents’ days
Listen to the Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong podcast!
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APRIL IS AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH!
HELP US CELEBRATE!
Throughout the month of April, we will be celebrating autism spectrum disorder, our Autism program, and some of the individuals receiving these services!
In April, we will be celebrating with spotlights about some of our Autism team members, “All About Me” sheets recognizing some of the kiddos, hosting a spirit week (April 21st-25th) for the individuals we serve and staff, and much more! Stay tuned for more in the coming weeks!
AUTISM COMPREHENSIVE CARE CENTER
In case you missed it, we are building a brand-new Autism Comprehensive Care Center in Waterford, MI! The Center will expand traditional autism services by taking a groundbreaking approach, integrating behavioral health services and autism services, for individuals and families we serve. To learn more, scan the QR code!
EM BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT
CALM HEALTH APP PURPOSE PROJECT
Calm Health supports your mental and physical wellbeing with evidence-based programs that help you navigate a variety of health experiences, life stages, and mental health challenges.
The best part? As an EM Employee, you get access to Calm Health for FREE! This benefit is available to up to five (5) of your family members!
Sign up today by downloading the Calm Health app from the App Store or Google Play Store or by clicking HERE! Enter eastersealsmorc as the access code.
Questions? Please reach out to humanresources@eastersealsmorc.org.
Easterseals MORC partners with Lighthouse to provide our team members with a consistent opportunity to volunteer, helping us expand our community impact beyond our core mission and build a Culture of Philanthropy within our agency. Learn more about how you can get involved by checking out the FAQ document and Visual on EM Hub!
Some of our teams have shared photos from their experience recently!
March is Women’s History Month. In honor of this month, the Women’s Empowerment Employee Resource Group (WE ERG) would like to recognize important women leaders throughout history. Did you know the inventor of Wi-Fi was a woman?
Hedy Lamarr is known as, “the mother of Wi-Fi" and, the “most beautiful woman in films.” Hedy invented ‘frequency hopping’ in 1942. Her technology was used by the United States Navy during World War 2. Her inventions have led to the development of other wireless communications, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Hedy studied engineering as a young woman in Vienna, before abandoning her studies for a wildly successful career in Hollywood. She famously stated, “the brains of people are more interesting than the looks.”
Want to learn more about Women’s History? Celebrate by using the following resources:
Join the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 2025 International Women’s Day Celebration on March 4th from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Check out this video to learn more about women in history.
Read the critically acclaimed historical fiction book about women’s empowerment, “The Only Woman in the Room.”
Interested in joining or learning more about WE ERG? Click HERE to fill out the membership form.
S FROM
Easterseals MORC team members are now able to complete policy attestations in the Guard. Be on the lookout for occasional e-mail notifications from the Guard that you have a policy attestation to complete.
You can click on the link in the e-mail to go to your employee portal page in the Guard to complete this task. It is important for all team members to review and attest to policies in a timely manner in order to meet our organizational compliance standards.
If you have any questions, please contact Jean Jacques ejacques@eastersealsmorc.org.
What does “See the Good” mean to you?
Every year during the month of March, we promote our "See the Good" campaign in honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. To celebrate this, we asked staff to share what "See the Good" means to them. Below are some of the responses!
“Confident, happier person, being positive and not judging others.”
“Turning away from negativity and acknowledging the positive when it happens.”
“Seeing people for who they are and meeting them at that point in their lives...wherever that point may be.”
“Seeing the positives in everyday life and celebrating what individuals can do versus focusing on what they can't.”
“Seeing the good in society is not always an easy thing to do, but is much more apparent when looked at in the individual level. It is the little acts of kindness others share, or the laughter between friends and coworkers. Seeing the good means choosing to remain positive, hopeful, and assuming good intent from others even when there are many bad things trying to ruin that ability.”
“It means doing something kind for others and expecting nothing in return other than the joy it brought you to give.”
“Seeing the good is recognizing the people in the community who need the help and supporting them through the day. To make a difference in their lives.”
“Remembering to see the positive growth in our individuals even when there are challenging aspects such as aggressive or self-injury behaviors”
“Seeing the good means constantly honing the lens through which I view the world—still allowing for recognition of the not-so-good while being mindful not to dwell in that space—and increasing the contrast so that the good blatantly stands out. I think of it as looking through rose-colored, transitions, bi-focals.”
Training Team Updates
InMarchweareimplementingacoursetitled,CustomerServiceinaCultureofGentleness.This interactive,in-personlearningexperiencewillbepilotedat4locationswithouramazingsupport staff.Oneofthemajoroutcomesinthiscourseincludesempoweringourteamstodevelop proactivestrategiesfornavigatingchallengingsituations.Bytheendofthistraining,thegoalisto haveaframeworkforcreatingsupportiverelationshipsandimplementingcompassionate,personcenteredapproachesindailypractice InApril,wewillbedebriefingtheexperiencewiththegoalof expandingsimilaropportunitiesforotherEMteams ConsistentwithourTrauma-InformedCare Approachandhavingapplicationacrossallrelationshipsandevidence-basedpractices,weare veryexcitedaboutbringingthisCultureofGentlenessinitiativetoourEMteams!
WehaverecentlylaunchedournewEastersealsMORCEducation CenterFacebookpage!ClickHEREtocheckitout!
OurFamilyServicesTrauma ConsultTeamwillbe providingselectFamily SupportTrainingSeries offerings(live/in-person)for cliniciansworkingforthe BirminghamMapleClinic.
LarissaHeiseandGinaAmbrogioprovided4 hoursoflive,virtualtrainingto165cliniciansin FebruaryonthetopicsofIntroductiontothe NeurodiversityMovementandAffirming PracticesandMentalHealthTreatmentPractices forAutisticIndividuals!Belowistheaverage satisfactionofthiscourse!
ClintonEatonInghamCMHhasdecidedtocome tousforanothertraininginMayforanin-person experiencewithourFamilyServicesTrauma ConsultTeam!OurTeamissupportingtheSocial WorkCEUofferings
ShanePotis,willbeprovidinga 90-minutein-persontraining toHenryFordCancerCenter onImplicitBiasforMedical Professionals/SocialWorkers Thetrainingwilltakeplacein DetroitonMarch7thprimarily fortheirsocialworkersin honorofSocialWorkersMonth.
SouthwestMichiganBehavioralHealth (SWMBH)ispartneringwithusforthe thirdyearinarowformultipleofferings oflive/virtualImplicitBiasTraining.As we’vescheduled4moreforthe remainderofthisfiscalyear,thiswill bringourtotalclinicianstrainedfrom thisgrouptoapproximately500!
MembersoftheTrainingDepartmentrecentlyvisited DreamsUnlimitedClubhouseforatourandlunch!The teamrealizedwhatanamazingprogramand communitythathasbeencreatedthere Thetour guideswereincredibleaswastheStrawberryChicken Salad!Thankyou,LyndseyShelby,and“DreamsTeam”!
Appreciation Appreciation Appreciation Station Station Station
CongratulationsFY25Q1 EmployeesoftheMonth!
October2024-AnniGarlak, IntakeCPSSHospitalLiaison November2024–DaveMaloney, PeerSupportSpecialist
December2024–Jessica Glowacz,ClinicalSupervisorCommunityTeam
DuringQ1,50TeamMembersreceiveda combinedtotalof108nominations.
CongratulationsEasterseals MORCEmployeeoftheYearFY 2024,MoynaTindle! AstheEastersealsMORC EmployeeoftheYearwinner, Moynahasselectedthe conferencesheplanstoattend. InAugustMoynaandherguest willbetravelingtoAustin,TX whereMoynawillattendthe AnnualWellnessSummit2025 -WELCOA!
Theprizepackage,withavalue ofupto$5,000,includes: Travelandhotelforthe winnerandaguest Registrationforthe conferenceoftheirchoice (somerestrictionsapply) Allowanceformeals(predeterminedamount)
EMPLOYEE GIVING
A couple ways you can support:
You can make a one-time donation through our website at www.EastersealsMORC.org
Set up a monthly gift through payroll deduction with Human Resources.
Purchase raffle tickets by calling 1.800.999.5655
Enroll in the Kroger Community Rewards Program.
and more! Contact Linda Kozianowski at (lkozianowski@eastersealsmorc.org) to learn more ways you can support EM!
There are many ways to support our organization!
all of which provide simple and convenient ways to make a lasting impact on Easterseals MORC Your ongoing support sustains our mission and enables us to plan for the future with confidence.
If your total contributions reach $1,000 or more in a year, you’ll become a member of our prestigious Presidents Council a dedicated group of supporters committed to making a difference. As a Presidents Council member, you’ll receive special recognition and exclusive opportunities to engage more deeply with our work Every gift, no matter the size, helps create meaningful change.
Thank you for your generosity!
At the start of FY25, our Macomb County locations, Center Line and Clinton Township, became Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC)!
What are the core services of CCBHC and what does this mean?
Individuals with behavioral health needs will have access to a comprehensive service array regardless of residence or ability to pay!
Services are flexible, coordinated, mobile, and tailored to the person ' s treatment needs.
We focus on an integrated approach, utilizing interdisciplinary teams to address the whole person ' s health.
We offer rapid approaches to care, including Same Day Access, community engagement, and 24/7 crisis response.
Since becoming a CCBHC grantee in Oakland County, we have:
Increased screening for individuals with high-risk conditions like suicide and major depression.
61.2% received a follow-up plan
37.5% of individuals were in remission for major depression
Preventative care for health conditions is key to CCBHC!
52.5% of adults received screening for BMI and received follow-up care to address weight. 92.3% of youth were screened for BMI and 96% received follow-up care.
New Hires
12/16/24 - 2/21/25
Sarah Bogert
Mary Hogan
Pamela Kaatz
Kandice Moorman
Alex Stevenson
Regina Thompson
LaRonda Barrett
Ronda Brooks
Alyssa Cardinell
Lauren Donaldson
Amy Gray
Brigitte Manquen
Deonta Norman
Cara Pawluk
Cathi Spirko
Carli Timm
Halle Casebolt
Makayla Gass
Mecia Hale
Mariah Harden
Courtney Kocenda
Scott Riehle
Darrice Smith
Cherl Stewart
Katie Tarnacki
Jill Auchter
Hailey Fox
Chloe Jablonski
Tara Richard
James Wilson
Candice Carlisle
Joseph Griffith
Tonia Romancheck
Mayah Jeromino
Cortez Jordan
Nathan Maurer
Miyah Seckinger
Jamie Seslar
Liz Wendt
Tia Carter
Kim Christi
Rosalyn Currie
Laura Hitt
Rachel Hoffman
Deonjanay Peterson
Lesa Stacy
Laurie Thomson
Andrea Burks
Ameerah Elallie
Keira King
Mariah Miller
12/16/24 - 2/21/25
Sarah Bogert: Behavioral Health ClinicianHome Based
Anna Brede: Outpatient TherapistMacomb LL
Zoe Compton: Clinical Supervisor - School Based
Izzy DeFalco: ABA Technician - Team Lead
Susie Glasgow: Miracle League North
Oakland Supervisor
Kellie Kroeger: Program Manager - IDD Care Coordination
Hannan Mao: Casework Supervisor IDD Care Coordination
Bill Mathis: IDD Care Coordinator
Kristina Pye: Clinical Supervisor - Home Based
Lonneisha Rutherford: Clinical SupervisorChildren’s Rapid Response Team/High Risk
Retirements
Liliana Funk: 39 Years of Service
Cam Hosner: 8 Years of Service
Dorothy Watson: 3 Years of Service
We are
for your service and wish you well in your retirement!
Ed Kiefer, 3/1
Mackenzie Weaver, 3/2
Jes Short-Slack, 3/3
Courtney Jackson, 3/4
Beth Omtvedt, 3/4
Shelby Quick, 3/4
Sheryl Cronenvhet, 3/4
Rin Yandura, 3/4
Tristan Mabin, 3/5
Julie Mihalis, 3/5
Crystal Garcia-Pitts, 3/5
Kharisma Christian, 3/5
Eli Jones, 3/5
Vicky Vargas, 3/6
Valerie Bahos, 3/6
Sue Winkler, 3/7
Tihira Ruffin, 3/7
Susan Crim, 3/7
Libby Grahn, 3/8
Serenity Johnson, 3/8
Kierstan Hansen, 3/8
Seth Young, 3/8
Ashley Wittebols, 3/9
Stella Cowan, 3/9
Lesa Stacy, 3/10
Erin Walker, 3/11
Kayla Kambeitz, 3/12
Bethany Oswald, 3/12
Dave Maloney, 3/13
Caitlin Myers, 3/13
Jenn Thayer, 3/14
Megan Kerekes, 3/14
Kimica Lee, 3/14
Rachel Barber, 3/14
Tracey Hursey, 3/14
Elizabeth Moore, 3/14
Catherine McQuade, 3/15
Linnea Townsend, 3/15
Miyah Seckinger, 3/15
Amy Snyder, 3/15
Malinda Timney, 3/16
Micaela Olivas, 3/16
Crystal Stewart, 3/16
Amber Wray, 3/17
Birthdays
Leslie Sebastian, 3/17
Lori Kowalski, 3/17
Katelynn Seiler-Coons, 3/17
Damon Thomas, 3/18
Jenna Marden, 3/18
Megan Maciag, 3/18
Courtney Kocenda, 3/19
Alex Lacoste, 3/20
Amber Somerville, 3/21
Ciarra Gilmore, 3/21
Lori Van Slembrouck, 3/21
Steve Peck, 3/22
Christina Giasone, 3/22
Kailey Dillard, 3/22
Alisa Stokes, 3/22
Meagan Clive, 3/23
Sloan Dodge, 3/24
Taylor Munroe, 3/24
Lisa Francek, 3/24
Diane Szczepanski, 3/24
Holly Bell, 3/25
Cynthia Disbrow, 3/26
Dr. Patrice Duquette, 3/26
Rosalie Grosso, 3/27
Baylee Galdys, 3/28
James Wilson, 3/28
Stacey Kaplan, 3/28
Robert Schmidt, 3/28
Brianna Calderon, 3/28
Shay Dean, 3/29
Treazure Wright, 3/29
Natalie Nieves, 3/29
Kassi Boyden, 3/30
Rebecca Marzloff, 3/30
ShaQuira Williams, 3/30
Ed Fennick, 3/31
Imelda Ransby, 3/31
Danielle Williams, 4/1
Kennett Brinkmann, 4/1
April Scott, 4/1
Brittany Noland, 4/2
Larry Hellings, 4/2
Alyssa Essary, 4/3
Jeff Camboia, 4/3
Barb Messina, 4/4
Brent Wirth, 4/5
Christine LeValley, 4/5
Carolyn Blebitrey, 4/5
Xavier Ahmad, 4/5
Val Stefanof, 4/5
Andrew King, 4/6
Faith Adams, 4/6
Alyssa Reichhart, 4/6
Jill Palazzolo, 4/7
Erica Campbell, 4/7
Mary Sue Moskop, 4/7
Karen Wright, 4/7
Brian Brown, 4/8
Andrea Lippard, 4/9
Uriel Stephens, 4/9
Dr. Sung-Ran Kim, 4/9
Maureen Gay, 4/10
Aimee Azain, 4/10
Lyndsey Shelby, 4/11
Kimberly Moore, 4/11
Emily Kaatz, 4/11
Kourtney Laird, 4/11
Kayla Paquette, 4/12
Mary Malone, 4/12
Jacob Cloyd, 4/13
Patrice Murphy, 4/13
Nikia White, 4/13
Renee Adamo, 4/13
Nancy Scott, 4/13
Rylee Whalen, 4/14
Zoe Compton, 4/14
Brian Nassar, 4/14
Harley Martinez, 4/14
Arlinda Zenuni, 4/14
Dr. Lisa Zimmerman-Slayton, 4/14
Maia Assaf, 4/14
Helen Hoberg, 4/14
Vanessa Jurewicz, 4/14
Amie Cain, 4/14
Kara Shall, 4/15
Dr. Rownak Hasan, 4/15
Sam Sonntag, 4/16
Melissa Serra, 4/16
KeeAna Lane, 4/16
Kaitlin Ringler, 4/17
Jose Arizmendi-Gomez, 4/16
Daisy Cutting, 4/16
Jose Parra, 4/16
Heather Hawkins, 4/18
Nicole Deneweth, 4/18
Michele Thomas, 4/18
Natalie Olivier, 4/19
Kristianna Ballnik, 4/19
Breana Rozbicki, 4/19
Sophia McEwen Perez, 4/20
Hildy Scholar, 4/20
Josiah Cushman, 4/20
April Vestevich, 4/21
Vivienne Sejat, 4/21
Elizabeth Scussel, 4/21
Shelly Cousins, 4/21
Roberta Salazar, 4/22
Nicholas Schmidt, 4/22
Lanesha Maye, 4/23
April Roland, 4/24
Clarissa Hulleza, 4/24
Megan Casler, 4/24
Jovan Hester, 4/24
Kristen Hjelmstad, 4/25
Denise Croxton, 4/25
Dr. Eric Collins, 4/26
Sara Pitchford, 4/27
Ann Marie Ceci, 4/27
Alicia O’Connor, 4/27
Kyisha Young, 4/27
Isaiah Saenz, 4/27
Kasey Iapalucci, 4/27
Mariah Dennard, 4/28
Tiara Crutchfield, 4/28
Joan Baert, 4/28
Rosalind Lee-Thomas, 4/28
Debra Drozdowicz, 4/28
Kenya Chappell, 4/29
Kiera Cannon, 4/30
Jessica Hush, 4/30
Miguel Lorente, 4/30
Anniversaries
28 YEARS
Cathy Alvis, 4/28
24 YEARS
Dr. Meena Nannapaneni, 3/12
Carol Gration, 4/23
22 YEARS
Jeff Camboia, 4/14
21 YEARS
Ronda Reibscheid, 3/22
20 YEARS
Lisa Kimball, 3/28
Brent Wirth, 4/18
19 YEARS
Alecia Gerds, 3/13
17 YEARS
James Evans, 3/3
Katie Bonar, 4/7
Christine LeValley, 4/14
16 YEARS
Lindsay Calcatera, 3/30
14 YEARS
Krista Byrd, 3/22
Deborah Singer, 4/28
13 YEARS
Kimm Buckley, 3/5
Heather Hawkins, 3/5
Tonya Wyroba, 3/19
Cheryl Pearce, 4/16
12 YEARS
Stephen Peck, 3/15
Katie Lord, 4/3
11 YEARS
Crystal Beldo, 3/10
Roberta Salazar, 4/10
Alisa Stokes, 4/14
10 YEARS
Christopher Sas, 3/2
Dr. Rownak Hasan, 3/3
Lisa Francek, 4/6
9 YEARS
Joshaunna Belkiewicz, 3/7
Jalen Mims, 3/7
Karlee Paglia, 3/8
Taren Growe, 3/21
Melissa Woodard, 3/29
Jaclyn Klein, 4/4
8 YEARS
Victor Garcia, 3/6
Jennifer Cottingham-Collins, 3/6
Karen Adams, 4/17
7 YEARS
Stacey Kaplan, 3/12
Jennifer Clendening, 3/12
Sheryl Cronenvhet, 4/23
Diane Szczepanski, 4/30
Kelly Helmreich, 4/30
6 YEARS
Joycelynn Glover Ellison, 3/11
Lisa Sarno, 3/25
Alana Borkowski, 3/25
Jessica Hubbard, 3/25
Denise Kaminski, 4/1
Piper Schick, 4/15
Miguel Lorente, 4/24
Kalyn Ayotte, 4/29
5 YEARS
Jennifer Gifford, 3/2
Nicole Lafever, 3/2
Nicole Vojta, 3/16
La Tanya Matthews, 3/23
JaQuitta McFadden, 3/30
4 YEARS
Melissa Roths, 3/8
Rachel Barber, 3/8
Brianna Newhouse, 3/15
Kai' Bohlinger, 3/16
Stacey Nathaniel, 3/29
Dolores Burch, 3/29
Chiara Parker-Humphries, 3/29
Kim Culver, 4/5
Angela Gudzinski, 4/12
James List, 4/12
Tiffanie Hilgendorf, 4/12
Rebecca Greer, 4/22
Gabriel Reda, 4/27
Brian ONeal, 4/27
3 YEARS
Jenna Elwell, 3/7
Natalie Olivier 3/7
Sloan Dodge, 3/14
Alex Chmara, 3/21
Julie Gabel, 3/28
Kristy Hreben, 3/29
Megan Kerekes, 4/4
Carol Rowland, 4/4
Crystal Garcia-Pitts, 4/11
Amy Chrisman, 4/11
Hnub Lor, 4/11
Mariel Watson, 4/11
Maureen Gay, 4/11
Jonathan Borke, 4/18
LaDiva Halthon, 4/26
2 YEARS
Shawn LaForest, 3/6
April-Rose Flynn, 3/6
Arielle Taylor, 3/13
Heather Read, 3/13
Nicole Brisse, 3/13
Courtney Bender, 3/13
Joy Maedel, 3/13
Kasey Iapalucci, 3/13
Toni Reid, 3/13
Kristianna Ballnik, 3/20
Alyssa Reichhart, 3/20
Sade King, 3/20
Becka Birman, 3/27
Kyisha Young, 3/27
Emily Kaatz, 4/3
Alicia Newberry, 4/3
Kara Shall, 4/3
Amanda Lesnick, 4/3
Amy Montgomery, 4/10
Carman Parker, 4/10
Ebonee Paisley, 4/10
Peggy Horton, 4/17
Elizabeth Moore, 4/17
Katie Bilski, 4/17
Amayrany Mora, 4/17
Dr. Sumi Cyriac, 4/19
Aaron Fillmore, 4/24
James Casolari, 4/24
1 YEAR
Ka Xiong, 3/4
Mackenzie Weaver, 3/4
Andrew Shizas, 3/4
Kaitlyn Oliver, 3/4
Tempestt Lee, 3/4
Dr. Peguy Schmidt, 3/4
Anna Baiardi, 3/4
Tracy Topij, 3/4
Nicole Deneweth, 3/11
Faith Adams, 3/11
Gabrielle-Gloria Bryant, 3/11
Shannon Yost, 3/11
Thea Fitzhugh, 3/11
Danielle Hodges, 3/18
James Allen, 3/18
Isabel Ruesch, 3/25
Janai Weber, 3/25
Kennett Brinkmann, 4/1
Claudia Davis, 4/1
Gregory Delaney, 4/1
Amie Cain, 4/1
Eric Lafferty, 4/1
Lonneisha Rutherford, 4/8
Jacob Cloyd, 4/8
April Roland, 4/8
Erica Klavons, 4/8
Samantha Britton, 4/8
Terrence Taylor, 4/8
Dave Maloney, 4/8
Patrice Murphy, 4/15
Megan King, 4/15
Bionca Taylor-Miller, 4/22
Adanna Cole, 4/29
Xavier Ahmad, 4/29
Katie Newman, 4/29
Dyamond James, 4/29
STRESSLESS HEALTHY HABITS WITH
1. Slow down.
Plan ahead and allow enough time to get the most important things done without having to rush.
2. Sleep well.
Try to get seven to nine hours of sleep each night. To fight insomnia, get regular physical and activity during the day
3. Let worry go.
The world won’t end if a few things fall off your plate. Give yourself a break and just breathe
4. Laugh it up.
Laughter makes us feel good. Don’t be afraid to laugh out loud, even when you’re alone.
5. Get connected.
A daily dose of friendship is great medicine. Make time to call friends or family so you can catch up.
6. Get organized.
Use “to do” lists to help you focus on your most important tasks and take big projects one step at a time.
7. Practice giving back.
Volunteer your time or spend time helping a friend. Helping others helps you.
8. Be active every day.
Exercise can relieve mental and physical tension. Find something you enjoy and stick with it.
9. Give up the bad habits.
Too much alcohol, tobacco or caffeine can increase blood pressure. Cut back or quit to decrease anxiety.
10. Lean into things you can change. Make time to learn a new skill, work toward a goal, or to love and help others.
Contact your supervisor
Inform your supervisor of your need for accomodations
Receive Approval Decision
HR will send an email confirming whether the accommodation has been approved.
Complete Required Forms & Provide
Doctor’s Note
Fill out the necessary accommodation request forms (found HERE) and obtain medical documentation
Submit forms to HR
Send your completed forms and medical documents to HR via email or People Assist.
HR Schedules a Meeting
HR will coordinate a discussion with your supervisor to review the accommodation request.
HR Reviews Documents
HR will assess the request and supporting documentation.
Grasping at Stars
Are you eager to enhance your public speaking skills and share your passion for meaningful topics? The Easterseals MORC Speaker’s Bureau is the perfect opportunity for you!
We’re looking for team members to represent Easterseals MORC by showcasing their expertise on podcasts, news channels, conferences, and other speaking opportunities! If you want to get involved, please scan the QR code or click HERE
By Lisa Sarno
Lisa Sarno, Clinical Supervisor, recently published her poetry book ‘Grasping at Stars’.
This book offers a glimpse into the author’s experiences as a bi-racial, adopted, queer, gender non-conforming person and their digestion of socio-political events, love, desire, outrage, and grief. The book contains many of Lisa’s previously performed works as well as new materials relevant to current happenings.
For more information, click HERE.
Save the date!
March 4: Discover the Dani Plan
We are excited to partner with the Dani Plan to offer two free webinars on March 4th at 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM! During these Zoom demonstrations, parents and caregivers can learn about the revolutionary tool helping to organize and consolidate information needed to care for their loved one with special needs. Easterseals MORC has purchased 100 free one-year memberships that are available on a first come first serve basis. Save your virtual seat by clicking HERE!
March 10: Hockey, Hops, and Hope
Easterseals MORC and the Grand Rapids Griffins hope you will join us on Monday, March 10, 2025, from 6:30 - 9:00 PM at Fox Subaru for our annual Hockey, Hops & Hope fundraising event. Join us as we sample some wonderful wines and craft beers served by the players of the Grand Rapids Griffins. Guests can also look forward to awesome food and an amazing auction, all while raising funds for Easterseals MORC programs and services. Learn more and get your tickets at: https://bit.ly/HHH2025
April 12: $150,000 All Cash Raffle
What would you do with $150,000 cash? Tickets are on sale now for Easterseals MORC’s $150,000 All Cash Raffle. Tickets are $100 each and only 4,000 will be sold. The winning ticket will be drawn on April 12th, 2025, at 2:00 PM (EST) at the Easterseals MORC Auburn Hills location. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 1.800.999.5655 or click HERE.
