Developmental Delay Awarenss Month, March 2024

“A World of Opportunities”

The theme for the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is “A World of Opportunities.” Developmental disabilities can encompass a wide range of conditions that usually result in delays or impairments in learning language development and motor skills. Behavior areas can also be affected, leading to challenges in self-control and interaction with others. The goal is to build a community that’s committed to creating a world where everyone can do well and succeed. Join us in making a world where all kinds of people have the chance to thrive and achieve 100% Access, Equity and Inclusion.

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Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania is leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families and communities.

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Over the Years, With Your Support

Easterseals has been in existence for a long-g-g- time, 104 years to be exact! Over those years, it has adapted to meet the needs of the communities it serves.  Whether it is camps and adaptive sports in York or approved private schools in Pittsburgh, Easterseals strives to provide independence, hope, and support through its programming. With your support we are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access. Yes, with your support and others like you, Easterseals continues to be an indispensable resource for disability issues. Please donate today. Thank you.

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Calling All Walkers! Make this Your Year to Walk

Believe it or not, this will be our 22nd year for Walk With Me. Over the years, how many times did you think "maybe next year I will build a team and join the others who are walking for children and adults with disabilities?" Well, why not make it this year? Call your friends and family, tell them you are forming a team and they are going to have fun whether they want to or not. Registration is only $50 but it is worth a million dollars in fun and goodwill. You'll be glad you did. Read more about the Walk by following the link.

Sophia and Jessa
We are happy to introduce you to Sophia and Jessa Sheehan who will be serving as our 2024 Johnstown Ambassadors. These adorable sisters receive classes from Miss Annette for Childhood Apraxia of Speech at our Center in Johnstown.
Olivia
This Spring, Olivia will be receiving her Master’s of Speech Pathology. Her desire to pursue this career path resulted from her successful personal experiences. Olivia began her speech internship in January and we will be sorry to see her go in May!
Elwood
We had to share this Valentine's message about Elwood. When Elwood started at the Child Development Center in State College, he was unable to walk on his own. No longer! He walks everywhere! Click the title above to hear what Mom has to say about Elwood.
Disability Awareness
This year’s theme is “A World of Opportunities.” It’s a celebration of people working together to remove obstacles. The goal is to build a community that’s committed to creating a world where everyone can do well and succeed. Click and find out more.

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Stories of Hope

Grant, Walk With Me, 2023, Ambassador
Meet Grant - Our 2023 Ambassador

Our 2023 Pittsburgh Child Ambassador

Ambassador, 2023, Johnstown
Meet Sam

Our 2023 Johnstown Ambassador

Meet Sophia and Jessa Sheehan

Sophia and Jessa are our 2024 Child Ambassadors for Johnstown

Avery, Ambassador, 2022
Meet Avery

Avery, our 2022 Ambassador

Meet Francis - Our 2024 State College Child Ambassador

Francis is our 2024 Child Ambassador for the Walk With Me event

2023, Maggie, Ambassador, York
Meet Maggie - Our 2023 Ambassador for the York Division

Maggie - 2023 Ambassador for the York Division

Featured Programs and Events

Camps and Recreation Club Lily

A Can't Miss - Club Lily

Any time is a great time to talk about one of our camp programs – Club Lily. Easterseals Western and Central PA’s Club Lily program is a camp opportunity specifically for adults, 18 and up, with any disability/special need. And, when we say 18 and up, we mean it! Our oldest camper in 2018 was 77; proving that you are never too old to enjoy the fun of camp. How can you not have fun when there is wall climbing, zip lining, boating, fishing, arts and crafts, games, sports, pool time, campfires, special evening activities and more.

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