Login | Register | Need Help? | Translate Donate Who We Are Our Programs Ways to Give Get Involved Connect Locally Give for a More Inclusive World Easterseals is working hard in communities to support people with disabilities and families in all aspects of their lives – enriching education, expanding employment, enhancing health, and elevating communities. Every #GivingTuesday donation helps us lead the way to full equity and inclusion for all. Give Today Leading the Way to 100% Equity, Inclusion, and Access Through life-changing services for people with disabilities, families, and communities, Easterseals is expanding local access to healthcare, education, and employment across the country. Show Me Information For Children Young Adults Adults Seniors Veterans Caregivers The Latest From Our Blog Recent Posts Self-Advocating for Reasonable Accommodations: Four Women Share their Stories Tonight November 18, 2021 Tonight, Thursday, November 18, 2021, I will be one of four women with disabilities on an hour-long … A Grateful Mindset: Reflecting on My Experiences During the Pandemic November 15, 2021 Last year, right around this time, I wrote a post about what COVID taught me about long-distance rel… Advice for Job Seekers with Disabilities: “Be you. Be bold.” October 29, 2021 Ben Trockman is the Diversity and Inclusion Outreach Specialist at Old National Bank, a long time le… Infrastructure and Home Healthcare: One in the Same October 27, 2021 As our elected leaders in Washington squabble over the important details that should be included in … On Disability Employment: Being My Own Boss October 27, 2021 I lost my sight five years before the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. When I could s… Most Popular Posts Basic signs everyone should know Friday, August 22, 2014, 6:00 AM Emojis and Accessibility: The Dos and Don'ts of Including Emojis in Texts and Emails Wednesday, January 2, 2019, 9:24 AM Self-Advocating for Reasonable Accommodations: Four Women Share their Stories Tonight Thursday, November 18, 2021, 11:36 AM “Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite.” Monday, February 8, 2016, 5:27 AM How does that white cane work, anyway? Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 3:47 PM Stories of Impact Previous A "One-of-a-Kind Kid" Born with Spina Bifida and clubfoot, Auburn Smith became a nationally-ranked tennis player and aspiring musician. A “can-do” spirit Marti Clark has a history of exceeding people’s expectations. As a former Easterseals child representative, Marti grew up to accomplish her goals with her therapists and teachers over the years helping through transitional times in Marti’s life. At Easterseals, Retired Tuskegee Airman Stays Active Cicero is “the life of the party” at Easterseals, where he attends an adult day program twice a week and enjoys socializing, dancing and therapeutic activities. Next Read More Stories News and Programs Send a Clear Message to Congress Today People with disabilities and the aging population are not getting services they need and, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these services are entitled. These disparities have only grown during the pandemic. In order to solve this problem, the program needs financial support in order to expand services and ensure direct support professionals are given benefits and competitive salaries for this vital work. Help us reach Congress with a clear message to fund home and community-based services (HCBS). Read More Honoring Our Nation's Veterans and Military Families Easterseals is proud to honor our nation’s heroes and their families while acknowledging the unique challenges family members make in support of their loved ones in uniform. Learn more about services and resources for veterans and military families. Read More Racial Equity and Disability One in four Americans today are living with disability, and of those, one in four are Black Americans. We also recognize the nuanced and challenging barriers that exist for minorities, and the need to bring visibility and perspective to those issues. Read More When you make a donation to Easterseals, you help ensure that children and adults with disabilities nationwide have local access to essential services that enhance their quality of life through healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. $30 $55 $110 $250 Donate I'd like to make this a monthly gift. Connect with Us facebook twitter youtube pinterest instagram linkedin Our Partners Previous Next pause Easterseals 141 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1400A, Chicago, IL 60604 | 800-221-6827 (toll-free) Easterseals and its affiliate organizations are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. ©2021 Easterseals | Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights | Printer Friendly Version Accessibility Guidelines | Site Map | Contact Us