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Over 80 Years of Impact

Easterseals South Florida has been serving people and families challenged by disabilities and disadvantages in our community for more than 80 years.

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Easterseals South Florida’s mission is to provide services that address equity and inclusion disparities for individuals with disabilities by enhancing education, advancing health, expanding employment, and elevating community.

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80th ANNIVERSARY

Easterseals South Florida is proud to be serving families in South Florida for over 80 years. 

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Easterseals South Florida

1475 N.W. 14th Ave.
Miami, FL 33125
Phone: 305-325-0470

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Make an impact, join the movement and support our mission

YOU DID IT! You heard our call to action on Give Miami Day and supported Easterseals South Florida with an open heart. In a single day, you helped raise over $30,000 so we can grow our impact by providing quality services for every stage of life. Because of you, we get to continue our good work so that children, young adults, older adults, and seniors with disabilities and other vulnerabilities can reach their full potential and live dignified lives.

The annual event pays tribute to South Florida’s culinary scene with an evening of featured signature dishes, wine & spirit tastings, silent auction and entertainment, all to benefit the Easterseals South Florida Culinary Arts High School.
Thanksgiving Drive!
There’s no better way to get your team into the spirit than adopting one of our Head Start centers and bringing a smile to families in need at Easterseals South Florida for Thanksgiving.
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Simply the Best!
A very special thank you to Simply Healthcare for hosting their annual Disability Mentoring Day Employee Skills Fair at our Easterseals Academy!
Thank you, Holland & Knight!
We are so thankful that the Holland & Knight team chose to dedicate their day of service activity at our Civic Center Adult Day Care. The seniors in our program can’t wait to see what our refurbished and beautified Serenity Garden blooms.
Thank you, Chase Bank!
Hola Little Havana! A very special thank you to our friends from Chase Bank for inviting our talented student chefs to serve some delicious coffee to their branch customers while learning about the basics of banking.

Recent Posts From

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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…

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Disability Isn’t Scary, Ableism Is: Representation in Horror

October 23, 2023

By Mids Meinberg October is the time when the horror genre reigns supreme in the public consciousnes…

Stories of Hope

100 years
Meet Mercedes

Can you believe Mercedes is 100 years young?

2023
Meet Gladys

If you're anything like our Gladys, you'll do all the things you love and live each moment to the fullest.

Culinary Arts
Meet Hector

Hector is a 19-year-old student with Autism at the Easterseals Culinary Arts High School program.

Culinary Arts
Meet Shakinah

Shakinah is an 18-year-old young lady who has been attending our Academy since she was in middle school.

2023
Meet Jayden

When Jayden first started at Easterseals last summer, it was hard for him to enter the classroom without crying; he had difficulty separating from his parents. Although he was nearly 2 years old, he struggled to walk independently.

culinary brothers
Distance Learning at its Best

Esteban (13) & Samuel (15) attend ESSF Culinary Arts middle school & high school (for children with disabilities) as well as the aftercare program sponsored by The Children’s Trust. The brothers are only too happy to show off their culinary skills from home. Watch Esteban’s and Samuel’s culinary video and I’m sure you’ll agree that they did an amazing job!

Martha Pet Therapy
Dog is a Senior's Best Friend

Therapeutic Robotic Pets offer comfort to Martha during the COVID-19 pandemic. With assistance from Easterseals South Florida, Martha was able to receive her companion from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs to increase her well-being.

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Working to Ensure Access for Seniors Amid a Pandemic

At ESSF accessibility is a priority. Our staff work to find creative solutions to provide service to our seniors with memory & cognitive issues. Every day we are prepared to fight new challenges. We make sure that all our seniors are healthy & safe. Over 2,452 reassurance calls, have enabled us to identify needs & work to fulfill them.

Dylan
Dylan Loves Learning

A once quiet and non-participatory boy, Dylan is now extremely social with classmates and teachers and displays joy in learning.

Fabian
Fabian Dares to be Different

Fabian is a non-verbal 9 years old diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. See how Fabian utilizes various communication techniques to LIVE - LEARN - PLAY to his fullest potential.

Featured Programs

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Culinary Arts High School Program

For over 20 years our Culinary Arts High School has uniquely addressed the needs in Miami-Dade County for high quality, developmentally appropriate, culturally competent education and vocational training to help students ages 14-22 with autism and other disabilities.

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Head Start

Easterseals South Florida Head Start Centers provide comprehensive early childhood care, case management and education services for pregnant women, infants, toddlers and pre-school age children.

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Military & Veteran Services

Are you a Veteran or a family member providing care for a Veteran who is disabled or chronically ill? Whether you want someone to check in on your loved one during the day or are in need of regular respite, Easterseals AmeriCorps members are here to help.

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