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.
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.
LA Times Recognizes President & CEO Mark Whitley as a “Visionary”
This year, Easterseals Southern California’s (ESSC) CEO Mark Whitley was identified as a CEO Visionary. Mark was recognized for leading ESSC to become the largest Easterseals affiliate in the nation and for Easterseals’ innovative disability services that make a significant impact across Southern California.
Disability is Not a Dirty Word: Why Kasey Galik Embraces Her Unique Journey
Embracing my disability has allowed me to redefine how I perceive myself and how I want to be perceived by others. It no longer matters how others see me; what is important is how I see myself. I am proud of who I am, and my disability is a part of that identity. It does not make me any less capable or deserving of respect and love.
Free Help: New Virtual Mental Health Resources for California’s Youth
In an effort to improve mental health among California’s youth, the Department of Health Care Services is introducing two groundbreaking tools for families in the state.
Dr. Joyce Tu Appointed to Prestigious Editorial Board
A top scholarly journal selected Dr. Joyce Tu, Easterseals Southern California’s Vice President of Clinical Transformations for Autism Services, as an editorial board member to help shape the publication’s content over the next three years.
Take Action! Urge Legislators to Reject Delay of $1 Billion to Disability Services
Help get the message to the California Legislature to reject the Governor Newsom’s proposal to delay a $1 billion investment in critical support and services for Californians with developmental disabilities and make the investment on July 1, 2024, as originally promised.
Easterseals Southern California’s 2023 Year-In-Review
Watch Easterseals Southern California's 2023 Year-in-Review video, which highlights the year's most impactful moments.
Maximize Your Tax Deductions with a Charitable Donation to Easterseals Southern California
A year-end donation to Easterseals not only makes a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve, it also may come with additional tax benefits for you!
Neurodiversity: A Way Forward
The Easterseals Southern California (ESSC) Research Division provides insight into what neurodiversity means and how it relates to our services.