Embracing my disability has allowed me to redefine how I perceive myself and how I want to be perceived by others. It no longer matters how others see me; what is important is how I see myself. I am proud of who I am, and my disability is a part of that identity. It does not make me any less capable or deserving of respect and love.
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.
Strides raised $170,000, which will directly support Easterseals programs and participants while furthering disability inclusion in our community.
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.
In our ongoing Ask Me series, Adult Day Services Coordinator Lora Glassman answers questions about Person-Centered Services and discusses how they impacted her life when she received services from ESSC.
Easterseals Adult Day Services participants with disabilities volunteered at Comic-Con 2023 in San Diego.
The new Easterseals Southern California (ESSC) program provides insight into attracting, hiring, retaining, and developing individuals with disabilities.
The new movie Champions, featuring basketball players with intellectual disabilities, teaches valuable lessons about friendship, love and sacrifice through humor and heart.
Director of Therapy Services Michele Dew reflects on Easterseals’ contribution to the Bellwether study and the report’s significance during Black History Month.
START offers resources to individuals experiencing crisis who have a history of developmental disability and mental health concerns.
