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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Brewing Success: How Leandro Turned His Passion for Coffee into a Thriving Business
From Easterseals South Florida, read how community support and hard work made Leo’s Coffee a reality. -
Disaster Preparedness: Addressing Accessibility Gaps in Wildfire Response
Wildfires expose critical gaps in disaster preparedness for disabled individuals. Accessible fire safety, planning ahead, and community action can save lives. -
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. -
Navigating Isolation and Ableism During the Holidays
The holidays can amplify feelings of isolation for disabled individuals. Learn how to combat ableism and foster inclusivity to create a more supportive community for all.
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Finding Community in Gaming and Discord
Online communities, like ES Gaming's Discord, empower disabled gamers. Learn about accessible gaming and the importance of digital spaces for inclusivity. -
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. -
A How-To Guide to Inclusive Language, and Why It Matters
Language shapes our thoughts and society's perceptions. Learn how to use inclusive language to avoid negative connotations and encourage respect. -
Jet Speed on Accessible Air Travel
Major airlines in the United States break or destroy 31 wheelchairs every single day. Join Easterseals in helping make sure planes connect everyone to family and friends, to opportunity, and to possibilities. -
Tomorrow Will Be Better: On Queer Pride as a Disabled Person
Anna Goldberg reflects as a queer, disabled person on Pride month as a process rather than a discrete event. -
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. -
About Ableism: Lessons Learned from a Teen Advocate
Teen advocate Anja Herrman shares what she has learned about ableism and allyship in her powerful essay on disability rights. -
Accessibility Means Being Part of the Community
Learn how accessibility can combat isolation and foster community for people with disabilities.
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