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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From Clinical to Couture: Reclaiming Beauty in Mobility Aids
From hospital-issued to haute couture: How Andrea transformed mobility aids from medical necessity to fashion statement—sparkling with dignity. -
Confidence Starts with Community: How I Navigate the World with My Blind Friends
Growing up blind, I learned that confidence comes from community. From navigating solo flights to reading mail, fellow blind allies offer understanding. -
More Than Just Ramps: How Bus Accessibility Ended Decades of Isolation
In the 1980s, no Chicago buses were wheelchair accessible. The campaign to change that did more than add ramps—it fostered understanding. -
'I Came Back Home with Less Than Zero': One Veteran's Road to Rebuilding
From "less than zero" to MBA success: How one veteran rebuilt his life with the right support. -
Full Circle: How Head Start Transformed a Family and Inspired a Career of Service
From Head Start student to nonprofit leader: Lupe Trevizo-Reinoso's journey shows how early childhood programs transform lives and inspire community service. -
Autistic Connection: Creating Neurodiverse Friendships
Rewriting friendship rules: How clear communication and embracing my disability created my most meaningful connections beyond social scripts. -
Katelyn Sparkles Like a Gem: Early Childhood Education at Easterseals North Georgia
Katelyn, 4, shines at Easterseals North Georgia, where early education helps her thrive. Called the “queen of hugs,” she brings joy to everyone she meets. -
Early Childhood Development: How Easterseals Rio Grande Valley Supports Children and Families
Early childhood development shapes a child’s future. Learn how Easterseals Rio Grande Valley supports families with vital resources. -
Healing with Community and Self-Guided Care
Easterseals MORC’s Dreams Unlimited Clubhouse, a mental health rehabilitation program, helped Sarah find work and hobbies that she loves. -
Brewing Success: How Leandro Turned His Passion for Coffee into a Thriving Business
From Easterseals South Florida, read how community support and hard work made Leo’s Coffee a reality. -
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. -
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.
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