Disability is Not a Dirty Word!

Easterseals and the disability community have come together to say, ‘Disability is Not a Dirty Word’! From its very concept, language, and design, through to its launch, this campaign is built by people with disabilities.

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Our Purpose

Easterseals is leading the way to full equity, inclusion and access through life-changing disability and community services. For more than 100 years, we have worked tirelessly with our partners to enhance quality of life and expand local access to healthcare, education and employment opportunities.

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Disability is NOT a Dirty Word PSA

Our Disability is Not a Dirty Word campaign aims to celebrate disability awareness. The campaign appears in both English and Spanish throughout Southern California.

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Easterseals Southern California

1063 McGaw Avenue, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92614
Phone: 714-834-1111

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Fueling Kevin's Dreams

Learn how Easterseals is supporting Kevin's passion for auto-mechanics through a course at Cerritos College.

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Easterseals is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Anaheim Ducks as their official disability inclusion partner.
Floreo's CEO Vijay Ravindran standing with Easterseals Clinical Director Paula Pompa Craven
Easterseals is collaborating with Floreo VR on a virtual reality solution to help people with autism safely use transportation.
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A year-end gift of any amount fuels the expansion of groundbreaking services that support children and adults with disabilities throughout Southern California.
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Take a look at highlights from Easterseals' most successful Strides for Disability yet at Angel Stadium.

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Easterseals Southern California

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Tech Tips to Enhance Smartphone Accessibility

December 4, 2024

Easterseals Southern California is bringing you a short video series on smartphone accessibility tip…

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Easterseals Southern California Raises $180,000 at 24th Annual ‘Strides for Disability’

November 14, 2024

On October 19, 2024, Easterseals Southern California hosted its most successful Strides for Disabili…

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Easterseals Uses Virtual Reality to Support People with Autism

November 13, 2024

Easterseals Southern California’s Autism Services has been collaborating with a company called Flore…

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Why Hiring Through Easterseals Employment Services Has Enhanced Our Business

October 25, 2024

In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we invited Kyle Onstott, CEO of Ma…

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Threads of Resilience: How Mike Turned His Tie-Dye Hobby into a Thriving Business

October 9, 2024

Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month by discovering how Mike started a successfu…

Stories of Impact

Adult Day Services Spotlight George at the Beach
George Visits the Beach

Story of George's first visit to the beach.

Volunteer Counselor Andy and Camper Josh
Volunteer Counselor Andy and Camper Josh Form a Unique Bond Over 30 Years

Volunteer Counselor Andy and Camper Josh Form a Unique Bond Over 30 Years

Jacob Autism Story -- former Autism Therapy Participate thriving after receiving services from Easterseals SoCal
Jacob's Mom Shares: “Easterseals Southern California (ESSC) Changed my Son’s Life.”

Eight-year-old Jacob enjoys going to school, socializing with friends and he was ecstatic for Halloween. He appears like a typical elementary school kid but his mom, Heather, says without Easterseals Southern California (ESSC), this wouldn’t be Jacob’s reality.

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Helping Adults Feel 100% Included and 100% Empowered

Adult Day Services offer individuals the opportunity to become active members of the community. Individuals learn work-related skills by engaging in regularly scheduled volunteer work, community service projects and other ventures that ensure each person's independence, social status and quality of life are greatly enhanced.

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Helping Seniors Interact and Engage in Meaningful Ways

Senior Day Services offers support to seniors with memory impairment and physical disabilities, By providing help with daily activities, and opportunities for social interaction and engagement, our services enable individuals to stay in their home longer and meets the needs of families caring for an elderly parent, spouse, or relative.

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Helping Children Meet Developmental Milestones

Easterseals Child Development Centers (CDCs) serve children from birth to five years of age. The centers feature safe and caring environments, state-of-the-art tools and programs, individualized learning plans, highly qualified teachers and are inclusive of children with or without disabilities.

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