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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

Easterseals Southern California Raises $170,000 at 23rd Annual ‘Strides for Disability’

Strides raised $170,000, which will directly support Easterseals programs and participants while furthering disability inclusion in our community.

Accessibility and the Bottom Line: A DEIA Panel Discussion with L.A. Times B2B

During the L.A. Times B2B DEIA Forum, Autism Services VP of Training and Quality, Alyssa Kavner, discussed in-depth on what it takes for a business to have a fully accessible workplace and how it impacts the bottom line, employees, and customers positively.

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.

Easterseals SoCal Participants Volunteer at Comic-Con

Easterseals Adult Day Services participants with disabilities volunteered at Comic-Con 2023 in San Diego.

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.

Bases Were Stolen and Home Runs Were Hit During Our Family Fun Day on the Dodgers Dreamfield at Jack Bulik Park in Fontana

Held at Jack Bulik Park in Fontana on the Dodgers Dreamfield, the Family Fun Day gave eventgoers the opportunity to learn baseball fundamentals, enjoy a free Baker’s meal, and participate in games and activities for all ages.

By |2021-11-22T09:48:33-08:00November 22nd, 2021|Categories: Events|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

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.

There’s No Place Like Home…

People with significant special needs frequently encounter a variety of barriers to living independently, but Easterseals Southern California (ESSC) is committed to helping the people we serve to live, work and play in their communities.

By |2019-08-14T16:42:05-07:00December 17th, 2018|Categories: Community Living|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments