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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

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Despite minor shifts, employment for people with disabilities remains near historic highs.
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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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Workforces Beyond Compliance: Building a Truly Accessible Workplace for All

October 10, 2024

By Andrea Jennings National Disability Employment Awareness Month, known as NDEAM, is honored and ob…

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The Realities of Employment Discrimination for Disabled People

October 1, 2024

By Leah Smith In 1988, October was established by Congress as Disability Employment Awareness Month.…

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How Transportation Employees Can Offer Services to Users with Disabilities in Safe, Respectful Ways to Create More Accessible Communities

September 25, 2024

By Andrea Jennings Transportation is more than just a means of getting around; it’s a gateway …

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Able and Ready: Former Easterseals Camper is Setting a New Standard for Accessible Transportation

September 20, 2024

Rhonda Clark, 55, has spastic cerebral palsy. “I wasn’t supposed to live past 48 hours. I jokingly t…

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Bridging the Gap in Public Transportation for Disabled Travelers

September 10, 2024

By Mike Ervin If you ride public transit trains here in Chicago, at each boarding platform you will …

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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