Easterseals and the State of Disability Employment
During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, take a look at the history of disability employment and how Easterseals fits into the conversation.
Nik Sanchez: An Honest Perspective on Being Autistic
Easterseals SoCal sat down with Nik Sanchez, actor and cast member of our new PSA campaign “Disability is Not a Dirty Word.” In this interview, Nik gets candid and honest about his experience with autism and how he learned to love himself and his disability.
L.A. Chargers Cornerback Essang Bassey Visits Easterseals During the Holidays
L.A. Chargers Cornerback Essang Bassey joined Easterseals for a holiday open house at Easterseals Autism Therapy Center in Irvine.
Maximize Your Tax Deductions with a Charitable Donation to Easterseals Southern California
A year-end donation to Easterseals not only makes a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve, it also may come with additional tax benefits for you!
Empower Easterseals: Support Year-End Giving Campaigns
This holiday season, you can support Easterseals Southern California by donating to our End-of-Year giving campaigns. Our Empowerment Campaign raises funds that go toward all of our services across Easterseals Southern California, while our Bright Beginnings Campaign directly supports the opening of a new state-of-the-art Child Development Center in North San Diego. Learn more [...]
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.
Mental Health Awareness Month: How Easterseals’ Services Support Mental Wellness
As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re taking a look at how Easterseals Southern California’s (ESSC) services support the mental health of our participants.
Disability in Pop Culture: Movie Champions is a Winner!
The new movie Champions, featuring basketball players with intellectual disabilities, teaches valuable lessons about friendship, love and sacrifice through humor and heart.