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Disability is Not a Dirty Word

Check out our PSA campaign at DisabilityPride.com to hear real stories and share interactive tools that promote inclusion. Say it. Celebrate it. Share it.

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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

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Irvine, CA 92614
Phone: 714-834-1111

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Nik Sanchez: An Honest Perspective on Being Autistic

In this interview, Nik Sanchez, cast member of our PSA campaign "Disability is Not a Dirty Word," gets candid and honest about his experience with autism and how he learned to love himself and his disability.

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Join us as we celebrate Direct Support Professional Recognition Week and Adult Day Services Week in September.
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Support Easterseals at our 24th annual Strides for Disability 3K/5k on Saturday, October 19th in Long Beach. Enjoy booths, live entertainment, and fun for the whole family.
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Watch our latest Service Spotlight video to learn about Lourdes Carranza, Director of Coordinated Family Services & Coordinated Life Services.
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Check out our video recap of this summer's Easterseals Camp, where people with disabilities enjoy an inclusive camp experience.

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Easterseals Camp 2024: An Inclusive Camp Experience for People with Disabilities

August 26, 2024

Since 1974, campers and volunteers from all walks of life have come together for Easterseals Camp, w…

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Celebrating Direct Support Professionals & Adult Day Services Weeks

August 22, 2024

Every September, Easterseals honors Direct Support Professional Recognition Week and Adult Day Servi…

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Nik Sanchez: An Honest Perspective on Being Autistic

July 31, 2024

Easterseals SoCal sat down with Nik Sanchez, actor and cast member of our new PSA campaign “Disabili…

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LA Times Recognizes President & CEO Mark Whitley as a “Visionary”

July 29, 2024

This year, Easterseals Southern California’s (ESSC) CEO Mark Whitley was identified as a CEO Visiona…

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Easterseals Heads ‘Back to School’ at New Encinitas Child Development Center

July 29, 2024

Easterseals Southern California is starting off the 2024 school year at our brand new, state-of-the-…

Stories of Impact

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

Story of George's first visit to the beach.

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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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