Easterseals Southern California Raises $180,000 at 24th Annual ‘Strides for Disability’

On October 19, 2024, Easterseals Southern California hosted its most successful Strides for Disability 3K/5K event to-date; a sell-out that surpassed all fundraising goals.

By |2024-11-15T10:13:34-08:00November 14th, 2024|Categories: Advancement|0 Comments

Easterseals Uses Virtual Reality to Support People with Autism

Easterseals Southern California’s Autism Services has been collaborating with a company called Floreo VR on a virtual reality solution to help people with autism safely use transportation.

By |2024-11-14T11:02:37-08:00November 13th, 2024|Categories: Partnerships|0 Comments

Why Hiring Through Easterseals Employment Services Has Enhanced Our Business

In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we invited Kyle Onstott, CEO of Marketing Empire Group (MEG), to share his experience with Easterseals Southern California.

Threads of Resilience: How Mike Turned His Tie-Dye Hobby into a Thriving Business

Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month by discovering how Mike started a successful tie-dye business in Los Angeles.  

Digital Inclusion Week: Mobilizing Toward Sustainability

Easterseals is on a mission to bridge the digital divide while highlighting the importance of digital equity, ensuring that all individuals and communities have the technology needed for full participation in society.

Easterseals and the State of Disability Employment

During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, take a look at the history of disability employment and how Easterseals fits into the conversation.

We are the 25%: Make the Disability Vote Count!

As the 2024 primary election approaches, Easterseals Southern California is proud to reinstate our “We Are the 25%” voting campaign to spread the word about the importance of the disability vote.

Easterseals Camp 2024: An Inclusive Camp Experience for People with Disabilities

Since 1974, campers and volunteers from all walks of life have come together for Easterseals Camp, where people with disabilities can enjoy an adaptive camp experience, make new friends, and reunite with old friends.

By |2024-08-26T17:11:20-07:00August 26th, 2024|Categories: Camp, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

Celebrating Direct Support Professionals & Adult Day Services Weeks

Every September, Easterseals honors Direct Support Professional Recognition Week and Adult Day Services Week to raise awareness about disability support services and shine a light on the work we do to support people with disabilities.

Nik Sanchez: An Honest Perspective on Being Autistic

Easterseals SoCal sat down with Nik Sanchez, actor and cast member of our new PSA campaign “Disability is Not a Dirty Word.” In this interview, Nik gets candid and honest about his experience with autism and how he learned to love himself and his disability. 

By |2024-11-01T12:23:13-07:00July 31st, 2024|Categories: Disability Inclusion, Disability Pride|Tags: , |1 Comment