Ron Ekstrand Jr.

The HOPE Scholarship paves the way for students with special needs to excel in an intimate school setting led by highly qualified educators and therapists. The fund, available to students based on financial need, assists with a portion of the tuition cost to attend Easterseals Academy. By donating to this scholarship fund, you give students with disabilities in need the opportunity to attend The Academy and realize their full potential. We plan to match donations up to $80,000, so every donation, no matter the amount, is very helpful!

With the Academy's tuition increase and changes to state funding for families with students with special needs, families need our support now more than ever. As our CEO, Ron Ekstrand, shares, "While the pandemic has posed significant challenges to us over the past three years, we are emerging in a great position for growth in all of our programs. In particular, the Academy is stronger than ever and has a waitlist of over 140 families! We will find a way to make the exceptional education and therapy we provide at the Academy financially affordable for all our families. Your support is appreciated!"

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