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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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Disaster Preparedness: Addressing Accessibility Gaps in Wildfire Response

Mar. 4, 2025

Wildfires expose critical gaps in disaster preparedness for disabled individuals. Accessible fire safety, planning ahead, and community action can save lives.
Benefits of Easterseals' Camps for People with Disabilities

Jul. 22, 2019

Camping and recreation programs let participants discover and explore their interests, values and talents.
The Vital Role of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) at Easterseals

DSPs provide a range of essential services that help people live a life of dignity, independence, and opportunity.
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.
Becoming a Chef with Easterseals

South Florida’s Culinary Arts Program helped Sebastian turn a love of cooking into a career.
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.
The Benefits of Inclusive Childcare for All Children

Parents share why the Easterseals childcare model works for their children.

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