Press Releases

Read the latest on our programs, events, achievements, and more. For additional information, email marketing@esmw.org.

Easterseals Midwest receives Coca-Cola FIFA World Cup Economic Empowerment Initiative Grant

Coca-Cola, Easterseals Midwest, and FIFA 2026 are teaming up to support young adults with disabilities in our community gain employment skills and find jobs they love.
Where Kansas City Families with Autism Can Enjoy Summer

Easterseals Midwest highlights sensory-friendly summer destinations for families in the Kansas City region
Where St. Louis Families with Autism can Enjoy Summer

Easterseals Midwest highlights sensory-friendly summer destinations for families in the St. Louis region
Easterseals Midwest is a BBB Accredited Charity Seal Holder

Easterseals Midwest has once again earned recognition as a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity Seal Holder, continuing a distinction the organization has received every year since 2016.
Easterseals Midwest Announces New Chief Executive Officer

Easterseals Midwest names Jeanne Marshall as organization’s next Chief Executive Officer after the planned retirement of Wendy Sullivan.
Easterseals Midwest expands access to EarliPoint autism assessment technology for children up to age 8

Autism diagnosis technology EarliPoint is cleared by FDA for children through 95 months.
Easterseals Midwest CEO Wendy Sullivan named one of region's top leaders in Business 500

Wendy Sullivan has been named in the St. Louis Magazine's St. Louis Business 500 as one of the most influential, impactful, and innovative leaders in the area.
Wendy Sullivan Set to Retire After Three+ Decades as CEO of Easterseals Midwest

Wendy Sullivan to retire after 30+ years as CEO of Easterseals Midwest, growing support from 200 to 25,000+ people across three states.
Easterseals Midwest Employment Services Expands in Joplin and Southeast Kansas

Workforce development services now available for individuals and employers
New Community Support Program Opens at Easterseals Midwest

A new program in Kansas City has opened for individuals who want to learn essential community skills in a friendly, social setting.
Easterseals Organizes Fundraiser to Supplement Missourians’ with Disabilities  Lost SNAP Benefits

350+ people in Easterseals Midwest’s Community Living program lose crucial support as a result of ongoing government shutdown
CTF approves immediate funding to reduce food insecurity for Missouri children and families affected by the federal government shutdown

CTF approved $400K to help Missouri families facing food insecurity during the SNAP shutdown, providing formula, baby food, and support through home visiting programs.