Easterseals March 2025 Recap: A Snapshot of Key Happenings

Easterseals March 2025 Recap: A Snapshot of Key Happenings

March was an eventful month for Easterseals Southern California, filled with community engagement, educational events, and inspiring moments. Here’s a look back at some of the key highlights that made this month special.

Read Across America Day with the Ontario Police Department

Easterseals Valley View Infant Center in Ontario was thrilled to invite the Ontario Police Department to celebrate Read Across America Day in early March! Officers joined the fun by reading books to our little ones, making this special day even more memorable. Thank you to our local police department for helping us foster a love of reading.

Abilities Expo 2025

Easterseals Southern California hosted a booth at the 2025 Abilities Expo from March 7-9, where we shared our mission, programs, and swag with hundreds of attendees. Our booth featured fun games, prizes, information about our services, and free “Disability is Not a Dirty Word” shirts for patrons. This annual event featured a wheelchair dance performance by the Rollettes, adaptive sports, informative workshops, group exercise, and vendors showing off the latest in disability technology and services.

San Diego Padres’ Preview Day

Easterseals Autism Services was invited to participate in the San Diego Padres’ annual “Preview Day,” which was a behind-the-scenes look at Petco Park’s sensory-friendly features. Families and staff from Easterseals Autism Services program in San Diego got a private tour of the stadium to experience the ballpark without the sensory overload of crowds. Features available to families include quiet spaces, a Sensory Activation Vehicle, sensory kits, and support from Guest Services. Watch the video below to learn more!

CalABA Conference 2025

Easterseals was honored to sponsor and attend CalABA’s 44th annual Western Regional Conference on Behavior Analysis, where thought leaders in Behavior Analysis gathered to share innovative strategies and insights. A special thanks to the Easterseals presenters, who represented Easterseals across multiple sessions, each discussing unique topics. We also want to thank the Advisory Board members for leading engaging sessions on data collection methods and enhancing service delivery through diverse perspectives. Together, we’re turning inspiration into action and shaping the future of Behavior Analysis!

Thank You, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions Foundation

Easterseals participants had a chance to thank the Vons, Albertsons, and Pavilions Foundation for supporting disability services during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Throughout March, customers could make in-store donations at check-out to create a big impact. A special shoutout to the participants and staff from Easterseals Adult Day Services Pyott Center who created a heartfelt poster to say thank you to their local Albertsons, where they shop weekly, along with Vons and Pavilions.

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About the Author:

Kelly Lapadula is the Digital Marketing Manager for Easterseals Southern California. In this role, she enjoys sharing stories that connect Easterseals' services with their local communities. While Kelly joined the Easterseals SoCal team in 2022, her history with the non-profit began in 2013, when she interned at the National office in Chicago. Kelly is thrilled to be back, working to increase awareness of the disability services Easterseals provides throughout Southern California.

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