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Disability Connects Us All

Know the Facts: What is Disability?

Disability is a shared experience—it connects us all. Here's what Easterseals wants you to know.

You probably know someone with a disability, such as coworkers, neighbors, or family. Maybe you. More than 1 in 4 people in the U.S. have a disability—over 70 million people. That makes disability our largest minority group.  People with disabilities deserve the same urgency, respect, and opportunity as anyone else. 

Disability touches everyone. The more people understand disability, the better we can build a world where everyone is valued, respected, and accepted. 

Wear the Facts on Your Sleeve

Show your support for disability services and the disability community!  Our merch collection features designs by disabled artist and advocate, Courn Ahn. 

Black T-Shirt with "1 in 4"
Orange hoodie: "Opportunity is for everyone"
A white mug: "Fueled by caffeine and caregiving"

Your sense of style can support Easterseals’ mission and let everyone know that disability doesn’t have to divide us. 

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Know the Facts: Disability Connects Us All

Disability cuts across all races, demographics, politics, and geography. You already know, work with, and care about people with disabilities, whether they've shared their disability with you or not. 

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  • 1 in 4
    More than 1 in 4 Americans have a disability. Disability is a natural part of the human experience and touches every community, family, and workplace.
  • 63M
    Nearly 63 million Americans care for an adult or child with a disability or serious health condition. We recognize and celebrate caregivers while highlighting the resources and support systems that help families thrive.
  • 1M
    In the first five years of life, a child's brain builds more than one million new neural connections every second. We support families by promoting early identification, developmental screening, and access to trusted resources.

Disability is a Shared Experience

Easterseals supports people from all different backgrounds and perspectives. Check out some of their stories or share yours to support disability services. 

Tag us @EastersealsHQ and use #Easterseals to join the national conversation. 

Wear the "Know the Facts" Collection

Orange T-Shirt "Disability Connects Us All"

Wear your support for people with disabilities. Spark conversation. Help more people thrive in your community, supporting their independence, opportunity, and everyday access to vital services.

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Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong

Everything You Know about Disability Is Wrong

This frank podcast is for the disability community, by the disability community, hosted by two disabled women. Listen in to learn about real issues, celebrations, and conversations disabled people are having in their communities.

Helping People Thrive

Whether disability is diagnosed or not, Easterseals' services reduce barriers and empower people with disabilities every day. 

  • People watching someone demonstrate a process in a craft workshop

    Employment & Job Training

    Empower your career with Easterseals. From workforce development to financial literacy, we provide resources and support to succeed.

  • Autism Services

    Easterseals autism service focus on empowerment through therapy, social activities, and career skills programs.

  • Early Childhood Care

    Easterseals' childhood care services provide welcoming settings where young children can experience positive learning and development.
  • A military family hugs a veteran in uniform

    Veterans & Military Families

    Easterseals provides mental health, job training, and housing assistance to veterans, military spouses, and caregivers.
  • Three people of different ages together at home. They are smiling and a large bookcase is in the background.

    Caregiving Services

    Easterseals supports caregivers' physical, mental, and emotional health. Find resources to help balance caregiving responsibilities.