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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Drawing His Own Path: How Derek Heard Turned Art Into Advocacy
Derek, an Easterseals Southern Georgia participant, built a business from his love of art and now uses his work to advance advocacy and civic engagement. -
How Caregivers Make Independence Possible
Two disability advocates share how caregivers provide more than support, helping them work, travel, connect, and live on their own terms. -
Early Intervention: A Strong Start for Children and Families
From everyday milestones to lifelong skills, early intervention helps children grow while guiding families every step of the way. -
Caregiving, Early Intervention, and the Joy of Raising Quadruplets
Amanda Corcoran's story highlights the power of early intervention and celebrating every milestone along the way. -
My Mobility Device is an Asset, Not a Setback
Embracing the use of a wheelchair looks different for everyone; Kelly shares her journey of acceptance and how she’s rolling forward with confidence and pride.
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Disability Pride in Motion: Finding Community Through Dance
Being part of a community of disabled dancers taught me that pride isn't complicated. It's knowing you belong exactly as you are. -
Becoming a Disabled Pop Star: Self-Expression and Building Community Through Music
Austin grew up feeling unseen, so he turned to music. Now he's bringing disability, identity, and joy to dance pop on his own terms. -
From Athlete to Advocate: Advancing Adaptive Fashion and Inclusive Design
Athlete Dave Stevens shares his experience with adaptive fashion—and how it’s driving confidence, visibility, and real change for people with disabilities. -
Healing After a Head Injury: Bipolar II, Creativity, and the Support That Helped Me Recover
A head injury forces a writer to reckon with overlooked self-harm and the limits of pushing through—revealing the power of care, rest, and human connection. -
How Easterseals MORC Supports Veterans’ Mental Health
Through Easterseals MORC, U.S. Navy veteran Zac found trusted mental health support, helping him regain stability and move forward with confidence. -
More Than Accessibility: Easterseals Is Transforming How Public Venues Include Disabled Individuals
Easterseals Southern California is redefining public spaces with sensory spaces—helping neurodivergent individuals feel welcomed, not just accommodated. -
The Burden Myth: What Strangers Get Wrong About Our Marriage
They call my wife a martyr and me a burden. Here's why thousands of strangers on the internet are wrong.
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