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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Disability Isn't Scary: Representation in Horror Media
Horror often misrepresents disability, casting disabled people as victims or monsters. This blog explores the issue—and highlights horror that gets it right. -
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. -
Squirmy and Grubs: It's Time for a Real Change
What did Squirmy and Grubs wish for during the holiday season? -
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. -
A Grateful Mindset: Reflecting on My Experiences During the Pandemic
For Alicia, hardship transformed into gratitude during the pandemic. She shares how virtual connections and travel with precautions impacted her life. -
Accessibility Means Being Part of the Community
Learn how accessibility can combat isolation and foster community for people 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. -
How Easterseals Oregon’s SCSEP Program Connects Older Adults to Employment
Easterseals Oregon's SCSEP helps individuals 55+ gain skills and confidence to re-enter the workforce. Learn about the program's impact and success stories. -
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. -
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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