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Coping with Anxiety and Stress Kit 2023

stress and anxiety back to school Stress and anxiety can happen immediately or gradually over time. It is important to have tools to use that can help prevent and manage your stress and anxiety. We have compiled some tools for your mental health tool belt, especially when it comes to being back at at school this fall.
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Easterseals MORC Fall Seal of Approval

Fall seal of approval - leaves Below are some fall activities that earn the Easterseals MORC Seal of Approval this Fall 2022. Our goal was to save you time as we compiled a list of activities and places to check out this fall. All activities/places are located within the state of Michigan while keeping in mind all abilities and sensory friendly options.
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Easterseals MORC Spring 2023 Seal of Approval

featured image for sprinng seal of approval Looking for something to do this Spring? Easterseals MORC has gathered a list of activities & events to do and visit throughout the state of Michigan. To be considered for the Easterseals MORC Seal of Approval, the activity, event, or location must be (or have accommodations for) sensory and/or disability friendly.
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Eaterseals MORC Seal of Approval: Cosmetology and Dental Services

featured image for em seal of approval cos and dental Easterseals MORC is proud to present some of our favorite Michigan businesses offering cosmetology or dental services for individuals with disabilities and/or sensory needs. Check out our list!
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Free Resource Guide

Mental Health IS Health - Resource Guide Download this free resource guide with over 40 pages of recipes, helpful hints, exercise tips, financial wellness tips, and much more! Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network and Blue Cross Complete.
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Get Screened!

Mental Health IS Health - Screening Take our free, anonymous online mental health screening. It's quick, easy, and available 24/7!
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Is Your Child Under Age 5? Take the Developmental Milestones Screening

mom huggin two sons with text is your child developing on time? Children develop skills, or "milestones," at their own pace. How is your child or grandchild doing? You only need 10-20 minutes to check with the Ages & Stages Questionnaires® online screening. Your results will help you see if your child's developmental progress is on time and alert you to any concerns that you can talk over with your health care provider.
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Meet Allison!

Allison with bat hitting at the Ribbon Cutting Event Allison is one of our ambassadors at Easterseals MORC! She enjoys playing baseball with the Miracle League of North Oakland and hopes to be an interior designer when she grows up. Read more about her story here!
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Meet Andrew

image of all abilities champ 2023 23-year-old Andrew Woods was born with DiGeorge Syndrome, a condition that causes a variety of physical and developmental challenges. Before he was even three years old, Andrew underwent three significant surgeries to correct a cleft palate, and to repair holes in his esophagus and heart.
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Meet Brody!

Brody flexing for the camera Brody can light up a room with his big personality and contagious smile. He has a special skill of making others smile with his goofy and fun-loving personality. He loves playing sports, dancing, Matchbox cars, and spending time with friends and family. Brody is also a big Wrestling World Entertainment (WWE) fan who prides himself in knowing the walk-up song for almost every wrestler.
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Meet Chris!

image of Chris Ruzzin from ambassador photoshoot Chris is a lover of long car rides, concerts, spending time with friends and family, and attending sporting events. Over the past four years, he’s worked with all Detroit major professional teams - the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Pistons, and Detroit Lions.
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Meet Drew!

picture of Drew M for spotlight The Inspiration of "Drew’s Home of Clarkston," Providing an Inclusive Community for Individuals with Disabilities.
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Meet Jai Lynn!

Jai Lynn posing for camera with a blue shirt and red blanket drapped around her shoulders Jai Lynn is a friendly and helpful daughter who loves watching reality TV shows, shopping, and crafting - especially drawing and painting. “The level of support and consistency from Easterseals MORC has been a huge relief for our family.” Charmaine, Jai Lynn's mother, said.
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Meet Jenn!

Jenn sitting on a bench at a park and looking off in the distance Jenn is one of our Easterseals MORC ambassadors! She lights up a room with her contagious smile, loves to be in the kitchen cooking and baking, and enjoys planning gatherings for her friends and family.
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Meet Jeremy!

Jeremy with crossed arms in the park Jeremy lives a very active life. He enjoys cooking, grilling, and baking (especially his favorite key lime pie!), reading, being outdoors, football, and playing games. He also loves to learn everything he can about math, research, coding, engineering, and science. However, Jeremy hasn’t always had such a healthy and active lifestyle.
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Meet John

img of John H John Hoffert was homeless and in need of medical assistance when he was first introduced to Easterseals MORC. He was temporarily staying at a Nursing Facility when he was referred to our Nursing Facility Transition Program.
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Meet Jonathan!

imafe of Jonathan sitting in walker Jonathan loves to work on puzzles, stay as active as possible, and explore throughout his community. Since becoming a more active member in his community, Jonathan is able to explore various activities the area has to offer. He enjoys spending most of his free time with his friends laughing and finding new places for karaoke.
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Meet Justin!

Justin sitting on a bench with a fall background If you ask Justin’s peers, they’ll describe him as friendly and genuine. He’s also an avid sports fan, enjoys listening to music, and watching movies. He also enjoys spending time with his friends and family and loves to be outside.
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Meet Kiara!

Kiara posing for the camera Kiara is a lover of all things that include going to arcades, bowling, and shopping at the mall or Target. Her favorite items to shop for are Bratz dolls and lip gloss from Claire’s. Kiara also enjoys playing various driving and ‘girly’ games on her iPad along with playing with Diego, her service dog.
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Meet Kiauna

Kiauna smiling with hand on hip at photoshoot Kiauna is a very active member in society. She is an entrepreneur, a brand ambassador, and soon to be a nurse. She also loves to vintage shop, participate in anything where she can be creative, and spend time with her husband, family, and friends.
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Meet Matt!

Matt smiling at the camera Matt enjoys spending his free time playing all types of video games and watching episodes of Charmed and Big Brother. He has also been involved in many advocacy groups that support individuals with disabilities. Matt currently stays busy with the Citizen's Advisory Council, the Beginning Ending Stigma Today group, and various Oakland County Health Network (OCHN) groups.
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Meet Nicholas!

Nicholas in an oragne shirt looking off in the distance Michael and Kimberly, Nicholas’ parents, described their son as a very sweet and loving big brother. He loves music and dancing and loves the color yellow. They explained that Nicholas also enjoys being outside, especially when it involves slides or kicking, throwing, and running with balls. Nicholas has a sunshine personality that radiates in any room he is in, thanks to Easterseals MORC.
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Meet Sarah!

Sarah with her hand on her hip In 2017, Sarah found Dreams Unlimited Clubhouse (DUC). She explained that prior to finding DUC, she was a hermit, didn’t have many friends, and didn’t have much motivation. Fast forward five years and Sarah is on the right track.
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Meet Sean

image of Sean Sean Nash is an accomplished writer who has received services from Easterseals MORC since 2005. Throughout his life, Sean has always looked at his disability as an ability - an ability to share, an ability to inspire and an ability to grow.
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Meet Tammy!

Image of Tammy for ambassador story Tammy's peers would say that she is older than her years and focuses on whatever grabs her attention at that given time. She is an avid writer, a self advocate, enjoys video games, and sharpening her computer skills.
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Mental Health Begins With ME Partner Toolkit

image for 2023 mental health toolkit Download everything from Activity Week Elements, Email or Newsletter Content, Social Media Content and MORE!
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More than Just a Power Chair

Orange shirt farm background smile Like any 12-year-old boy, Evan loves playing video games (Minecraft especially), the Dallas Cowboys, and Lebron James. Lindsey, Evan’s mother, said her son has a great sense of humor and loves to make people smile. Evan says that his favorite way to make people smile is by walking. “Evan loves to make us proud,” Lindsey said. “He knows that when we smile, we are proud of him.”
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Prepare for a Fa-BOO-lous Halloween!

prepare for a fa-boo-lous halloween graphic for feature image Halloween is usually an exciting time for kids, but for those with special needs, like physical disabilities, sensory difficulties or food allergies, the popular holiday may feel more challenging than celebratory. Helping your child know what to expect this Halloween can help make it a fun time for everyone. Easterseals MORC is proud to share some helpful tips and resources to help make the night as enjoyable as possible.
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Ready to Take on the World!

Ariel with pop it smiling at the camera Ariel is a sweet, young girl who loves to dance and sing, especially when that involves singing songs by her favorite group, BTS. She also enjoys watching countless episodes of Coco Melon and Gracie Corner. However, Ariel’s life didn’t always seem this simple. When Ariel was born prematurely at 24 weeks, her mother, Tia, explained that the doctors were unsure that young Ariel was going to make it.
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Seal of Approval: Playground Edition

image of children playing in a park to promote playground seal of approval Everyone is a kid at heart! Easterseals MORC has created a list of our favorite accessible playgrounds that are able to be enjoyed by all - regardless of age or ability!
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