Easter Seals Applauds Agreement to Cut Costs of Prescription Medications

WASHINGTON, June 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Easter Seals supports the
agreement reached this week between President Barack Obama and the
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) that is designed
to reduce, by 50 percent, the cost to Medicare beneficiaries of brand name
medicines covered by Part D of the Medicare program.

"People with disabilities need access to the health services and supports that
meet their individual needs," explains James E. Williams, Jr., president and
chief executive officer, Easter Seals. "This agreement will help individuals
living with disabilities manage their health care costs which will, in turn,
improve their health and independence."

Easter Seals is the leading non-profit provider of services for individuals
with autism, developmental disabilities, physical and mental disabilities, and
other special needs. For nearly 90 years, we have been offering help and hope
to children and adults living with disabilities, and to the families who love
them.

Through therapy, training, education and support services, Easter Seals
creates life-changing solutions so that people with disabilities can live,
learn, work and play in their communities. Support children and adults with
disabilities at www.easterseals.com.

SOURCE Easter Seals

Kristen Barnfield of Easter Seals, +1-312-551-7147,
kbarnfield@easterseals.com