1970s

1976

Industrial Workshop in Manitoba became the Employment Preparation Centre to focus on preparing clients with disabilities for employment.

1977

The Easter Seals Canada Leadership Award was presented to Harold Ballard.

1978

Easter Seals was instrumental in establishing a network of children’s treatment centres throughout Ontario and creating a formal alliance, later known as Ontario Association of Children’s Rehabilitation Services (OACRS) and now as Empowered Kids Ontario (EKO).

1979

The Easter Seals Canada Leadership Award was presented to George Cohon.

CENTURY 21 began support of Easter Seals organizations in North America (currently in its 13th year as a National Partner to Easter Seals Canada).

D.P. Murphy Inc. sponsored the first Tim Hortons Easter Seals Ambassador School Tour in PEI.