Community Stories
Our community stories highlight the essential services Easterseals provides and the difference we make in the lives of 1.5 million people each year. Learn from and share perspectives from people with disabilities, service providers, parents, caregivers, veterans, and more.
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Online Dating with a Disability: App Accessibility and Transportation
Dating with a disability can with challenges, from lack of accessible transportation to online dating concerns. Alicia describes her experience as a blind woman. -
When Will Freedom be Mine?
Navigating life with cerebral palsy, the journey is about adapting, advocating, and embracing one's full self. The pursuit of hope and freedom involves striving for inclusivity and self-acceptance, while also acknowledging the challenges faced. -
My Mental Health and Me: My Journey to Finding Words Again
Writer Keah Brown shares her journey from childhood storytelling to published books, overcoming anxiety and self-doubt to rediscover her passion for writing. -
As I See It – Disability Education and Inclusion
Award-winning filmmaker Scott Klumb shares his journey as an autistic individual, emphasizing the need for better inclusion, representation, and understanding of disabilities in education. -
Navigating the World of Dating and Relationships with Autism
Explore dating with autism through Maurice Snell's personal journey and tips. Learn how to navigate love with confidence. -
Airport Anxiety: The Importance of Transportation Options for People with Disabilities
If you’ve read my posts here on the Easterseals National blog, you know that I love sharing travel stories, especially new experiences. -
How My Family Helps Me Feel Included
A personal reflection on how family support fosters inclusion, creating a sense of belonging and empowerment for a person with disabilities. -
9 Tips for Keeping the Romance Alive in a Relationship
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Alicia Krage's tips for keeping a long-term relationship strong. She shares her advice on love, communication, and romance. -
Unlocking Potential: Support for Jaxon & His Family
Discover how Easterseals transforms lives through stories like Joa and Jaxon’s, fostering growth, independence, and brighter futures for children. -
Fostering Independence: Jaxon’s Life-Changing Support From Easterseals
Jaxon and his mom, Kim, share their experience with Easterseals therapies in fostering his independence and resilience. -
Setting Jaxon up for Success With Holistic Care
Easterseals goes beyond therapy—it builds a supportive community that empowers children like Jaxon to achieve their goals. -
Able and Ready: Former Easterseals Camper is Setting a New Standard for Accessible Transportation
Easterseals camp taught Rhonda independence and gave her the confidence to navigate inaccessibility and ableism as an adult.
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