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Making Our Lives Accessible

Subheading: Easterseals provides programs designed to help children and adults learn—and often re-learn—basic functions, master skills needed to develop and thrive, and be sharp and active as they age.

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Our mission is to spread help, hope & answers

Easterseals New York provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day.

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Easterseals New York

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New York, NY 10017
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Easterseals New York Moves into Expanded New Facility in Port Jervis

The new space adds classrooms to expand our high-quality preschool to children in the Port Jervis area as well as to better serve families in need.

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People with disabilities maintain job gains as economy cools.
A young man with Down Syndrome is using a computer with a colleague looking on. He is wearing a bright yellow hoodie sweater. There is another woman in the background.
A conversation with London Business School's Luisa Alemany on an overlooked source of competitive advantage. A transcript is included with the audio recording.
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A Bellingham, Washington, high school is breaking down barriers among its students.

Recent Posts From

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How Easterseals Helped Support My Family

December 5, 2023

By Dom Evans I’m not sure of the first time I remember hearing about Easterseals, but I know I…

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The Music Man – Composing and Playing for the Marine Corp Band

November 21, 2023

By Grant Boyer Countless people have joined the armed forces and taken part in defending the nation …

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Supporting Our Veterans: Mental Health, Employment, and Housing

November 14, 2023

Editor’s Note: Many thanks to Jon Horowitch, President & CEO of Easterseals DC MD VA, for …

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The Reality of Employment for Wheelchair-Using Disabled People

November 6, 2023

By Dom Evans I have a friend who is in her 40s, who just got their first permanent teaching job with…

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Bridging the Tech Divide: IT Employment in Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Communities

October 27, 2023

By Crom Saunders As Americans watch the rise and fall of our economy under different administrations…

Stories of Success

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A “can-do” spirit

Marti Clark has a history of exceeding people’s expectations. As a former Easterseals child representative, Marti grew up to accomplish her goals with her therapists and teachers over the years helping through transitional times in Marti’s life.

Auburn Smith
A "One-of-a-Kind Kid"

Born with Spina Bifida and clubfoot, Auburn Smith became a nationally-ranked tennis player and aspiring musician.

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Act of Kindness Leads to Inspiring Reunion

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From "wait and see" to success in school

Born with autism, Connor is bright, funny, warm, loving and energetic.

Featured Programs

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Camp Colonie: A Place for Memories

Camp Colonie is a six week long integrated summer camp program for children and young adults 5-21 years of age.

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Senior Community Service Employment Program

Easterseals New York SCSEP assists mature workers re-enter the workforce through job training and internship placements.

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Educational Programs

Throughout New York State, we offer educational services to children with disabilities within integrated environments where children can learn and thrive.

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