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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What is Medicaid, and Why Does It Matter?
Medicaid provides essential healthcare for millions, but is often misunderstood. Let’s break down why it matters and how it helps people with disabilities. -
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. -
Embracing Accessibility Beyond the Holidays
Embrace welcoming spaces year-round with thoughtful practices in work, events, and everyday life. Let's make a lasting impact! -
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. -
In Celebration of Judy Heumann
Honoring Judith Heumann, a lifelong advocate for disability rights whose impact on accessibility continues to inspire generations. -
Accessibility Means Being Part of the Community
Learn how accessibility can combat isolation and foster community for people with disabilities. -
Healing with Community and Self-Guided Care
Easterseals MORC’s Dreams Unlimited Clubhouse, a mental health rehabilitation program, helped Sarah find work and hobbies that she loves. -
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.
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