Basic Organization Information
Easter Seals North Texas Inc.
- Also Known As:
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ESNT
- Physical Address:
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Fort Worth, TX
76104 4703
- EIN:
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75-0827419
- Web URL:
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www.ntx.easterseals.com
- NTEE Category:
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P Human Services
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P80 Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Populations
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E Health—General & Rehabilitative
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E50 Rehabilitative Medical Services
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E Health—General & Rehabilitative
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E30 Health Treatment Facilities (Primarily Outpatient)
- Year Founded:
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1939
- Ruling Year:
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1989
- How This Organization Is Funded:
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United Way Tarrant County - $944,580
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DARS ATP (State Funding) - $625,000
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Federal (WIPA, Workforce Solutions) - $470,700
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Mission Statement
The mission of Easter Seals North Texas is to create opportunities that advance the independence of individuals living with disabilities and other special needs.
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Chief Executive
Donna Dempsey
Term:
Since
July
2011
Chief Executive Profile:
Donna Dempsey has served as both executive vice president of administration and applied behavior analysis case manager during her three-year tenure at Easter Seals North Texas. She follows former President and CEO Monica Prather Smyth, who retired from Easter Seals North Texas in mid-2011 after 17 years with the agency. Dempsey began her career as a certified public accountant and was an auditor at Arthur Andersen and executive vice president and chief financial officer at Colonial Savings. She received her master's degree in public accountancy from the University of Texas at Arlington. After 24 years in the field of banking and finance, she decided to pursue a career as a behavior therapist, receiving her master's degree in behavior analysis from the University of North Texas. She served in various clinical roles from 2005 to 2008, when she joined Easter Seals North Texas. Dempsey is certified mortgage banker, certified public accountant and board-certified behavior analyst. She was recognized in 2003 by Fort Worth's YMCA at its Tribute to Women in Business, has written professional papers on autism, and has contributed to numerous presentations and workshops on autism treatment. She is the single mother of 21-year-old twin sons, both with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism spectrum disorder.
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Program:
Therapeutic and Autism Services
- Budget:
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$6,293,434
- Category:
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Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines
- Population Served:
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Children and Youth (infants - 19 years.)
Program Description:
Outpatient Rehabilitation - children and adults with disabilities are evaluated and receive occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language therapy to improve their functional skills. Therapy services are available to those with and without insurance as funding allows, although availability varies by site. Audiology evaluations and Social Work services are also available. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services for Individuals with Autism – individualized treatment plans with intervention strategies are created by Board Certified Behavior Analysts that vary based on the needs of each client and their family. The following ESNT programs utilize ABA therapy:
Autism Treatment Program - comprehensive clinic-based program for children ages 6 months and older who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or are at risk for a diagnosis. Program includes one-on-one treatment, small group therapy, and parent training and is offered in collaboration with the University of North Texas in Denton.
Texas Star Academy – a fully inclusive, Walden replicated (Emory University) preschool program open to both children with autism and typically developing children ages 18 months to 5 years focusing on language, engagement, and social skills.
Training and Outreach – in-home services and community-based training for children, adults, families and professionals throughout North Texas.
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Community Living Services
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Human Services
- Population Served:
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Disabled, General or Disability Unspecified
Program Description:
Case Management and Client Intervention – children and adults with disabilities are provided with community support enabling them to reach their own independence and quality of life goals. Assistance may take the form of guided referrals, advocacy, or peer and professional support.
CLASS Case Management – case managers insure that children and adults who qualify for this Medicaid waiver program receive the supports needed for them to remain in the communities where they live rather than in institutions. Service plans are based on each individual’s unique situation and personal choices, and may include attendant care, transportation assistance, durable medical equipment, home or vehicle modifications, and traditional and specialized therapies.
Homemaker Services – in-home helpers perform light housekeeping tasks to help ensure a safe and healthy living environment for people with disabilities and other special needs.
Personal Assistance Services – in-home help with bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, mobility, and other personal tasks enables children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes rather than in nursing homes.
Respite Care Services – primary caregivers for children and adults with disabilities get a temporary break from their responsibilities when trained professionals briefly take over the role. Usually only a few hours each week or month, this short-term break can improve the caregiver’s emotional and physical wellbeing, reduce stress and enhance the quality of life for both the caregiver and the recipient.
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Workforce Development Services
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Employment
- Population Served:
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Disabled, General or Disability Unspecified
Program Description:
Employment Services – matches skills and interests of job seekers with disabilities with their best opportunities for success in the workplace, through exceptional relationships with local employers and by providing focused, personal support and long-term follow-up for the employees.
Work Incentives Planning & Assistance (WIPA) – adults receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits learn about the financial and medical incentives for returning to work or obtaining employment, so that they can make informed decisions.
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Texas Star Academy
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Education
- Population Served:
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Infants/Babies (under age 5)
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Preschool program open to both typically developing children and children diagnosed with autism.
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Funding Needs
We continuously need help to fund our pediatric rehabilitation programs, our pediatric autism treatment programs, and our respite care programs for adults with disabilities. The need for each of these programs by individuals with low incomes is tremendous. Medicare and Medicaid do not fund treatment for autism treatment services nor do they fund respite care for individuals with Alzheimer's. Low income individuals with these disabilities have no way to pay for the services that they need.
Volunteer Needs
Easter Seals North Texas is always looking for enthusiastic and willing volunteers to help with a variety of tasks from assisting with a group project for a day at a center or a special event, to helping with a monthly workshop! We would also love to have you on one of our many planning committee’s that help with events throughout the year! If you have any other ideas or possibly would like your group to volunteer please contact us for more information and to learn about how you can make a difference in the life of a person living with special needs in North Texas!
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