Governor Walker Joins Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin for Employment Partner Breakfast

Governor Walker Joins Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin for Employment Partner Breakfast

Governor Walker receives the 2016 Easterseals Outstanding Advocate Award 

Waukesha – Governor Scott Walker joined Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin members today for their Employment Partner Breakfast in Waukesha. The breakfast recognizes the organizations and businesses Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin partnered with in 2016 to provide employment opportunities and training for individuals with disabilities. At the breakfast, Governor Walker was recognized as a recipient of the 2016 Outstanding Advocate Award for his continued leadership in service to people with disabilities. 

“We know Wisconsin’s workers with disabilities possess a unique set of abilities, and organizations like Easterseals are helping them utilize those talents in the workplace,” Governor Walker said. “Our heartfelt thanks to Easterseals and all of the employment partners here today for the incredible impact you have on the lives of individuals with disabilities, as well as their families. By giving Wisconsinites with disabilities the training they need to succeed in our workforce, we’re helping them earn a living wage while gaining confidence and critical job skills at the same time. That’s a win-win for our state. I also express my gratitude to Easterseals for the honor of receiving the Outstanding Advocate Award.” 

Easterseals is a national organization that has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, as well as their families, live better lives for nearly 100 years. They offer a variety of services, including physical rehabilitation and job training, to help people with disabilities face life’s challenges head-on and achieve their personal goals.

Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin, formerly Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin, offers its services in collaboration with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). They strive to provide training on transferrable, marketable employment skills through community development opportunities. For over 80 years, Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin has been the indispensable resource for people and families challenged by disability. They make major, positive, life-changing differences in the lives of people and families challenged by today’s disabilities and every day, they work to redefine disability for the 21^st century.

Last year, Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin positively impacted 10,000 individuals and their families in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine, and Kenosha counties.