L-R: Mindy Burr, Tracy Keninger, Krable Mentzer, Sherri Nielsen, Tony Raymer, Cecily Robinson
Tell us about your business.
Easterseals is a disability services provider. We empower people to live independent, full lives. We make a lasting difference in the lives of more than 3,000 Iowans each year by providing essential services to children and adults with disabilities and their families.
What makes your business special?
Easterseals Iowa provides 21 unique and innovative services to support individuals with disabilities to live, learn, work, and play in our community. We serve anyone, of any age, with any type of disability or special need. Our services include supported community living, brain health therapy, camp and respite programs, employment coaching, rural solutions, assistive technology, and a child development center.
How does your business contribute to the community?
We believe that it is imperative for us to always do what we can to respond to community needs. Many of our programs started because our clients and families were telling us about barriers they were facing. We will always seek to listen and find solutions.
What’s next for your company in the coming years?
Easterseals is celebrating 100 years in 2026! We are incredibly proud to have served Iowans for a century, and as we look to the future, we plan to continue to innovate and grow so we can continue to support all Iowans with disabilities to live with independence, hope, and purpose.
401 NE 66th Avenue | Des Moines, IA 50313 | (515) 289-1933 | easterseals.com/ia
