SARASOTA, Fla. – April 18, 2025– Easterseals Southwest Florida (Easterseals) is excited to announce the receipt of a generous grant in the amount of $5,000.00 from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to upgrade its case management tracking system. This funding will support a much-needed update that will streamline how Easterseals delivers services, offering significant benefits to individuals and families served, as well as to staff who access vital information. Funding for this grant is provided by the James Franklin Warnell & Dorothy J. Warnell Fund.

As Easterseals has continued to grow, so has the need for a more sophisticated, centralized software system. The new case management platform will consolidate all client-related information—such as diagnostic testing, scheduling, intake forms and case notes—into a single, user-friendly system.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County,” said Nicole Murby, MS CCC-SLP, Vice President of Programs at Easterseals Southwest Florida.  “As our client base has grown, our current tracking system can no longer handle the volume of information to track client information. This new software system will provide a faster, more coordinated care to our clients and staff.”

Among the key improvements is a singular intake form that will streamline the onboarding process for families, allowing them to access services more quickly. Staff will also benefit from having real-time access to essential information, helping them collaborate more efficiently and support clients more effectively. The upgraded system reflects Easterseals’ ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence in serving individuals with disabilities across Southwest Florida.

Easterseals Southwest Florida has served individuals with disabilities for close to 80 years, in our community. To learn more about the programs and services provided, including the Lily Preschool, Easterseals Academy, Autism Services, Children Services, Adult Services, Employment Services, Therapy Services, Family Support Services, Hippotherapy, Veterans and First Responder programs and more, visit www.easterseals-swfl.org.

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Easterseals Southwest Florida has been a vital part of the community for nearly 80 years, providing high-quality care and services to individuals with disabilities. Their commitment to enhancing access and opportunities empowers both children and adults to make meaningful life choices. With a focus on therapy, education, life skills, and employment, Easterseals Southwest Florida continues to lead in special needs services, ensuring comprehensive support throughout each individual's life journey.

About the Community Foundation of Sarasota County: The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is a public charity founded in 1979 by the Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council as a resource for caring individuals and the causes they support, enabling them to make a charitable impact on the community. With assets of $544 million in more than 1,590 charitable funds, the Community Foundation awarded grants and scholarships totaling $56 million dollars last year in the areas of education, the arts, health and human services, civic engagement, animal welfare and the environment. Since its founding, the Community Foundation has been able to grant more than $500 million to area nonprofit organizations in our community thanks to the generosity of charitable individuals, families, and businesses. For more information, visit www.CFSarasota.org or call (941) 955-3000.