National Disability Employment Awareness Month

It's National Employment Awareness Month!

We recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) each October to commemorate the many contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy. This year’s theme for NDEAM 2024 is “Access to Good Jobs for All.” Help us celebrate Easterseals employees with disabilities and the many other employed individuals with disabilities this month.

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Our Mission

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 - we celebrate 105 years this year.  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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Phone: 412-281-7244

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Turkey Bowl Nov. 28th @ 10AM - Price Field in Westmont

It all started 57 years ago in the backyards of the Crooks and Dovey families. The infamous Turkey Bowl was born. Over the years the Bowl continued adding uniforms and officials and rules! In 1971 the teams became the Bears and Bulls. Their most significant decision regarding the annual tussle was made in 1972 when the players decided to use the game to raise money for the Easterseals, helping children and adults with Speech and Hearing Disabilities, Autism, and other Developmental Delays. To date, the Turkey Bowl has raised over $600 thousand for Easterseals! To donate to this long-running tradition, follow the link or contact Sandy Roush via sroush@eastersealswcpenna.org. Thank you Bulls and Bears!

Club Lily
Club Lily is an all-time favorite camping experience for clients 18+. Held several weekends throughout the year, campers enjoy sports, crafts, camaraderie, and fun. At the last Club Lily, attendees made some spooky friends to help celebrate Halloween. Don't miss the next one!
Thanks
Sometimes not often enough we forget to say thank you! November is a great time to say thanks, so why not do a family challenge? Download a copy of the calendar for each family member and check off the tasks (in no particular order) and see who is the #1 thanker!
newsletter
Are you receiving our local quarterly newsletter? In addition to this monthly newsletter from National, we also have a quarterly newsletter with just news from western and central Pennsylvania. Want to be added to the list? Email development@eastersealswcpenna.org.
75th
To say “Thank You” for your support of our Johnstown Office over the last 75 years, we would like you to join us on November 14th, 5 -6:30 PM @ Frank J. Pasquerilla Convention Center. Questions & to RSVP, contact Brandy Rogers at 814-535-5508.
WWM 2025
Here’s a great opportunity to start your holiday shopping early, save money, plan for a family summer kickoff & help support your favorite nonprofit - Easterseals! From now, until Dec. 31st, Walk With Me Pittsburgh 2025 registration is only $45.

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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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