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 Endeavors: Recent Highlights and Happenings
Easterseals Southern California kicked off the summer of 2024 with plenty of activity, and the excitement is only just beginning! Take a look at some of the recent happenings across Easterseals and beyond.
ESSC News: Spring 2024 Updates from Easterseals SoCal
In our Spring 2024 ESSC News update, learn all about the latest happenings at Easterseals Southern California.
Disability in Pop Culture: 4 Disability Advocates and Influencers Pushing for Change
Take a look at the impactful work of four leaders who are using their platforms to change the way we see disability.
Getting to Know You: How an Individualized Approach is Changing Adult Day Services
In honor of Developmental Disability Awareness Month this March, we sat down with Amber Carey-Navarrete, Director of Person-Centered Services, to talk about what’s happening in Adult Day Services and what it means for the future of disability services.
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.
Howard McBroom Teaches Advocacy Skills to People with Disabilities
Howard has worked at ESSC since 2018 and has used his voice to teach other people with disabilities about advocacy. He wants people to know that they have choices in life.
Advocacy and Accessibility: Air Travel with a Wheelchair
While the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has ensured some modes of public transportation are accessible for people with disabilities, a large barrier remains when it comes to air travel.
Terrifying and Uncomfortable: The Struggles People with Disabilities Face while Flying
Thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), people with disabilities can travel on public transit including trains, buses, ride shares, and taxis. However, a large barrier remains when it comes to air travel – which is exempted from the ADA.
Black History Month: Exploring America’s Shared History
Black History Month is a time to reflect on the progress Black people have made throughout our history and provides an opportunity to narrate our story as part of the American experience.