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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. 

By |2023-06-26T15:38:47-07:00June 23rd, 2023|Categories: Disability Pride Month|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

Human Resources Team Begins ‘Employing Abilities at Work’ Certification Program

The new Easterseals Southern California (ESSC) program provides insight into attracting, hiring, retaining, and developing individuals with disabilities.

By |2023-05-01T17:52:41-07:00April 7th, 2023|Categories: Accessibility, DEI|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

Talking about Accessibility and DEI at SXSW

Easterseals Disability Services participated in a South by Southwest (SXSW) panel to ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion were among the conversations. 

Disability in Pop Culture: 4 Influencers with Disabilities Making Waves in Entertainment

Take a look at just a few of the many voices who are making waves for disability representation and authentic storytelling in entertainment and beyond.

Disability in Pop Culture: Contestants with Disabilities Overcome Physical, Mental, and Endurance Barriers on CBS’ Survivor 

Take a look at how Survivor has made it their mission to create a more inclusive environment for contestants with disabilities.    

Digital Inclusion Week: How Easterseals SoCal is Closing the Digital Divide

Explore these Easterseals SoCal programs that are closing the digital divide for people with disabilities.

Disability Pride Profile: Meet Easterseals Graphic Design Contractor Maria Hernandez

For Disability Pride Month, Maria shares career experiences and insights that demonstrate the importance of having inclusive workplaces.

Every Day is an Opportunity to Raise Disability Awareness

While December 3 is officially calendared by the United Nations as International Day of Persons with Disabilities – among a variety of other dates dedicated to campaigns to raise public awareness and support of the special needs community – every day brings a variety of opportunities to heighten disability awareness and to make a difference to someone in your community.