Stories of Hope
Meet Hector
Hector is a 19-year-old student with Autism at the Easterseals Culinary Arts High School program.
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If you met Daniela today, you would never know her challenging journey …
Daniela was born with complex medical issues and developmental delays. As a result, she has faced medical and educational challenges that have significantly delayed her development.
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Easterseals South Florida Impact
We want every child to reach his/her full potential and every adult living with Alzheimers to live the fullest and most dignified life possible. We are driven by passion to deliver on these ideals for each family we serve which is why we devote over 92 cents of every dollar to programs and services.
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Manuel Makes Progress
Manuel has been attending Easterseals since summer 2021. At first, Manuel had difficulty in all aspects of his daily routine. He was unable to communicate with his teachers and cried a lot.
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Meet Angelina
Angelina is a bright student with an eagerness to explore, discover, and invent class projects or experiments. She enjoys learning how things work and is quick to find new ways of doing things and thinking outside the box.
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Aurora Learns to Overcome Barriers
Aurora has been enrolled at Easterseals South Florida since she was a baby. When she came to us, she could not stay still for more than three minutes which created challenges with her daily routine and activities.
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Fabian Dares to be Different
Fabian is a non-verbal 9 years old diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. A happy student who enjoys coming to school, Fabian was taught to communicate using pecs, hand gestures, and a communication device which he points to items and it helps to facilitate his communication with teachers and classmates.
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Homebound Seniors Get Vaccinated
Getting our seniors and staff vaccinated has been an important step in our reopening plans. The South Florida non-profit network has played a pivotal role in our plan by partnering with us to bring vaccines to our most vulnerable populations.
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Dylan Loves Learning
Though Dylan started the school year late, it is amazing how quickly he has grown and become comfortable in the classroom. When Dylan first started at Easterseals South Florida, he kept to himself and had difficulties letting go of mom.
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Happy for Respite Hours!
Rosa lives with her daughter Giovanna, who is her primary caregiver. A jovial 60 years young participant, Rosa received a diagnosis that deepened her state of depression. We’ve all become familiar with the effects of social isolation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rose needs constant stimulation due to her risk of isolation.
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