Mark Whitley

About Mark Whitley

Mark Whitley has served as president and CEO of Easterseals Southern California since 1989. Under his leadership, the organization has experienced significant growth with services and programs that now serve 18,000 people and families covering a geographic area covering nine counties from Ventura in the north down to South San Diego.

‘Disability is Not a Dirty Word’: How Easterseals’ PSA Promotes Disability Pride

Easterseals and the disability community have come together to say, ‘Disability is Not a Dirty Word’! From its very concept, language, and design, through to its launch, this campaign is built by people with disabilities.

A Chance Encounter: How A Casual Lunch Turned into a Mission Moment

Easterseals SoCal CEO, Mark Whitley recounts a Mission Moment with a Living Options participant's family Susan, who has thrived in her home of 16 years.

By |2023-08-21T17:08:07-07:00August 21st, 2023|Categories: Living Options|Tags: , |0 Comments

Easterseals Southern California Completes Another Successful CARF Accreditation

Easterseals Southern California (ESSC) completed another successful CARF accreditation review, receiving the maximum accreditation possible of three years and a perfect audit with no recommendations.

By |2022-06-08T02:05:09-07:00June 8th, 2022|Categories: CARF|Tags: , , , |1 Comment

We Are the 25%

Easterseals Southern California (ESSC) has launched a public awareness campaign, “We are the 25%”. It highlights that 1 in 4 Americans identifies has having a disability, and that the disability vote represents some 61 million voices strong.

Celebrating 30 Years of the Americans With Disabilities Act

Sharing ways to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), an important milestone in the disability rights movement and for Easterseals.

A Message from Easterseals Southern California CEO Mark Whitley

A message from Mark Whitley, CEO of Easterseals Southern California, on our organizations's response to COVID-19 and our commitment to continue providing support for the disability community during this crisis, as we have for over 100 years.

By |2020-03-26T03:07:51-07:00March 20th, 2020|Categories: COVID-19|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on A Message from Easterseals Southern California CEO Mark Whitley

Easterseals Launches New “We Celebrate” PSA and Disability Inclusion Campaign

Easterseals champions all of life’s moments. All that makes us different, and yet, very much the same.  Our new “We Celebrate” ad campaign is a continuation of our groundbreaking 2018 “Celebrate. Don’t Separate.” campaign.