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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Online Dating with a Disability: App Accessibility and Transportation
Dating with a disability can with challenges, from lack of accessible transportation to online dating concerns. Alicia describes her experience as a blind woman. -
The Vital Role of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) at Easterseals
DSPs provide a range of essential services that help people live a life of dignity, independence, and opportunity. -
How Access to ASL Transformed My Life
Growing up mainstreamed as a Deaf child was isolating for Rikki—but learning ASL changed everything. Read how language access transformed her life and career. -
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. -
Breaking Barriers: The Power of Disability Education in Creating Better Classrooms
Disability education breaks barriers and builds empathy. Learn how schools can create accessible, welcoming spaces for all students. -
All I Want is Better Disability Representation
Authentic disability representation in media matters. It shapes perceptions, breaks stereotypes, and fosters understanding. -
Just Ask: Advocacy and Interacting with Disabled People
Being blind since birth, I’ve learned to advocate for accessibility. The key? Ask and educate—because respect starts with understanding. -
My Mental Health and Me: My Journey to Finding Words Again
Writer Keah Brown shares her journey from childhood storytelling to published books, overcoming anxiety and self-doubt to rediscover her passion for writing. -
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. -
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. -
The Refrigerator Lesson: Experiential Learning And Disability Acceptance
Shoshana was just trying to buy a fridge—until a simple moment turned into an unexpected lesson in empathy, perspective, and being seen. -
Easterseals Colorado's Support for Disabled Individuals in the Workforce
Easterseals Colorado helps disabled individuals find and thrive in jobs by providing digital skills, advocacy, and support for workplace integration and accommodations.
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