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.
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.
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.
Why Disability Pride Month Matters and 7 Ways You Can Be an Ally
In this blog post, Howard shares what Disability Pride Month means to him and how people, both with and without disabilities, can celebrate and support this month.
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month: An Easterseals Associate’s Perspective
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month recognizes the profound influence and contributions that Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans have made to the culture of the United States
Participants Create ‘Our Voices Matter’ Advocacy Group
Easterseals Southern California participants have created a monumental advocacy group called Our Voices Matter (OVM) to advocate for their rights and the rights of their peers.