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HB Threads

Buy buttons, magnets, and apparel. Support individuals with disabilities with employment opportunities.

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Harry's Buttons is now Harry's Buttons and Threads (HB Threads) to better reflect our expansion into embroidery and custom apparel! HB Threads is a non-profit that provides employment opportunities, job training, and life skills development for individuals with disabilities

You can support our work by purchasing from our store or creating custom apparel. Our products are perfect for promoting your business, team, or organization or for celebrating birthdays, family reunions, weddings, school events, and more.

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  • 01/25/2025 at 7:00 pm

14th Annual Autism Awareness Night with the Rockford IceHogs

Save the Date to join the Rockford IceHogs for the 14th Annual Autism Awareness Night brought to you by The Autism Program at Easterseals.

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Blog
  • 05/16/2024

A Dedication Ceremony for Ruth and Mike Richardson at HB Threads

On May 15th, to honor their generosity and commitment to supporting employment for individuals with disabilities, the HB Threads workshop at Easterseals Academy Tinley Park was named in honor of Ruth and Mike Richardson.

Podcast
  • 12/04/2023

Episode 6: Employment for Individuals with Disabilities: HB Threads

At Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford, one of our pillars is expanding possibilities for individuals with disabilities. HB Threads is our non-profit and social enterprise providing employment opportunities, job training, and life skills development for individuals with disabilities. In this podcast, we talk with our Director of Social Enterprise and Employment Opportunities, Cody Wass, and two of our associates who are neurodivergent, Terry and Tyrell, who work at HB Threads producing custom apparel and buttons. We discuss the importance of competitive employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities with HB Threads as an example of what is possible.

Video
  • 10/13/2023

Video: HarrysButtons has a new name! And our associates are excited!

Harrysbuttons is now HB Threads and our associates are excited about what's next for our button and apparel company that provides individuals with disabilities employment opportunities.

Blog
  • 10/07/2023

Patrick, who has ASD, thrives working at HB Threads

Patrick, who has an Autism Spectrum Disorder, thrives working at HB Threads and in the adult world

Blog
  • 08/16/2023

Announcing the Winners of HarrysButtons Neurodiverse Affirming Art Content

We received many wonderful entries into our HarrysButtons Neurodiverse Affirming Art Contest! We narrowed them down to six winners who we felt best communicated the complexity and beauty of the neurodiverse community. Check them out.

Blog
  • 04/20/2023

HarrysButtons Receives $20k Grant from Midland States Bank Foundation

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford is pleased to announce a $20,000 contribution by Midland States Bank to benefit HarrysButtons.

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