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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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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Access to Good Jobs for All

Each October we recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) 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.” Easterseals has positions filled with individuals with and without disabilities. Additionally, we have the Photo Center Program that provides part-time employment for individuals with disabilities as Photo License Technicians (PLT). The PLTs work at Driver License Centers and are responsible for taking photos of customers and printing their new IDs or licenses. If you should have someone looking for a great position, have them contact the Photo Center Program via email - photocenters@eastersealswcpenna.org.

connor
Connor, with a diagnosis of Autism, began kindergarten and his significant speech progress helped him in his new school setting. He has begun to respond to questions, saying his words more clearly, and using 7-word sentences to request things. Yea Conner!
York advisory Board
We are pleased to introduce the York Division’s new Advisory Council, which will support the policies of the Easterseals Board of Directors. The common focus is to make our communities better places to live by supporting those with disabilities. Welcome!
camps
Fun for all ages! Camps and Recreation have great camps/activities happening in October, including Bowling, Club Lily, and Project Beacon. If you follow the link, you can discover more about the various programs. Each one has received high praise from past attendees!
WWM York
There’s still time to register for Walk With Me York on October 12th. If you register before September 30, 2024, you will be entered into a drawing for a Central PA Adventure Package including six fun family activities! Come to the Walk and share stories and have some fun.
Partners in equity
Come to the Partners in Equity Award Reception ready to be entertained! We are featuring comedian/juggler extraordinaire, Howard Mincone, and a great musical duet - Joe Hnath and Patrick Lah, two outstanding musicians on the spectrum - part of Band Together Pittsburgh.

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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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