easterseals.comEasterseals | All Abilities. Limitless Possibilities.

Login | Register | Need Help? | Translate Donate Who We Are History News FAQs Leadership Board of Directors Careers Stories of Hope Partners Financials Contact Us Listen to Easterseals CEO Angela Williams' Interview on The Business of Giving Easterseals President and CEO Angela F. Williams joined Denver Frederick, host of The Business of Giving, for an interview to discuss the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Easterseals, and more. Listen Our Programs Live Autism Adult Day Care In-Home Care Therapy Mental Health Work Employment & Training Veteran Reintegration Senior Career Employment Learn Accessibility Safety Tips Transportation Guide for Caregivers Play Camping & Recreation Respite Services Brain Games Life-Changing Programs and Services We're proud to offer a variety of life-changing programs at our 69 locations that help people with disabilities, seniors, veterans, and caregivers live, learn, work, and play in their communities. Learn More Ways to Give Donate Now Monthly Giving Matching Gifts Legacy Giving Workplace Giving Honor or Memorial Gift Keeping a Legacy Alive Giving back to an organization that has touched your family personally is a wonderful way to keep a legacy alive. Learn more about how Mark and Patty were able to honor Mark's sister. read more Get Involved Advocacy Personal Fundraising Walk With Me Volunteer Donate to Easterseals Today Support Easterseals' work to help people with disabilities, veterans, caregivers and their families live full, independent lives and reach their goals. Donate Connect Locally Connect Locally with an Easterseals near you Please search our Affiliates and Service Centers by zip code or state using the forms below. Zip Code Distance Distance 50 miles 75 miles 100 miles 150 miles 200 miles Click to search by zip code Go OR State State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Click to search by state go menu search Who We Are Our Programs Ways to Give Get Involved Connect Locally Login Translate Register Need Help? Enter Search Text Search Submit Support Services for People with Disabilities and Caregivers Impacted by COVID-19 While we're still finding innovative ways to meet the needs of people in our communities, programs are being cut and fundraising events are being cancelled. We need your help. Give Today 100% Included and 100% Empowered For 100 years, Easterseals has served as an indispensable resource for individuals with disabilities, veterans, seniors and their families. Together, our 68 affiliates in communities nationwide serve 1.5 million people through high-quality programs including autism services, early intervention, workforce development, adult day care and more. Show Me Information For Children Young Adults Adults Seniors Veterans Caregivers Find Us in Your Community Visit Our Website | Contact Us Not your local Affiliate? Find the right one. Zip Code Click to search by zip code The Latest From Our Blog Recent Posts We’re in This Together! A Conversation with John Lawson, Actor & Filmmaker March 30, 2020 This just in: an important message about COVID-19 from some incredible, multi-talented friends withi… This just in: an important message about COVID-19 from some incredible, multi-talented friends within the disability community. Thank you to filmmaker extraordinaire John Lawson for quickly spearheading this urgent public service project! This video reminds us that we are all in this together…to self-isolate, stay at home, and do your part to stop the spread of this virus – especially because people with disabilities may be particularly vulnerable. Please share with your friends and help us save lives! And, here’s a fun fact. The filmmaker and everyone you see in this PSA are active participants (and super spokespeople) of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, including its founder/director, actor and Easterseals Southern California board member, Nic Novicki. We’re thrilled to host John today for a brief Q&A about this awesome video: Easterseals: What made you decide to do the PSA? John: I actually saw a PSA that was done by a major network with some of their TV series regulars, but of course it didn’t include anyone with disabilities. In my own research and seeing information posted about COVID-19, I learned that seniors and some people with certain disabilities or compromised immune systems would be more at risk. Especially early on, with lack of testing available and reports of some people not realizing they could be carriers infecting others, I felt it important to help spread the word about self-isolation as a protection to the public. Easterseals: In the climate of social distancing, how did you get all those celebrities to participate? John: After being in the trenches for nearly 30 years as an advocate for people with disabilities, especially in film and television, I have worked with and become good friends with many actors of different levels of success. I just email or called everyone and asked them to participate. From New York to New Orleans to Los Angeles, they were all happy to help by filming at their respective homes to help spread the message. Everyone sent their videos to me and then I edited the PSA into its final version. Easterseals: What do you hope the PSA accomplishes? John: Hopefully the public will see familiar faces from television and film that they invite into their homes for various forms of entertainment and realize that they could possibly infect not only loved ones within their own family circle, but also those who may be more at risk because of age, disability or compromised immune system. Easterseals: Anything else you’d like to add? John: I am really pleased that this little 90 second video, brought together in just 48 hours is being so well received and watched around the world. As the US is now the epicenter in the full grips of this global pandemic, hopefully the public will take the message to heart and realize that “safer at home” has just as big an impact for others as it does for themselves. Truly, we are all in this together. Visit John’s IMDb page to learn more about his work or check out his many films for the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge . We’re in this Together features: Danny Woodburn , Daryl Chill Mitchell , Marilee Talkington, Sammi Haney’s DisabilityShirts.com , Blair Williamson, Diana Elizabeth Jordan Actor/Solo Performer-Speaker, Filmmaker , Patrika Darbo , Nic Novicki , Angel Giuffria , RJ Mitte , Tobias Forrest, and Danny Gomez . Coronavirus: Keeping Safe and Healthy March 11, 2020 Since the beginning of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, our top priority has been to ensure the … Since the beginning of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, our top priority has been to ensure the protection and safety of all. As we continue to monitor the ongoing spread of the Coronavirus, we want to ensure everyone who relies on our services are aware of best practices to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. To stay healthy and safe, please take these actions: • Cough and sneeze into your elbow or upper arm. Use a tissue. • Wash your hands thoroughly and often with soap and water. • Stay home if you are sick and seek medical care. If you or someone you know receives Easterseals services at any of our centers across the country, be sure to connect locally for updates relevant to your location. If you experience or observe the symptoms below in your household, please stay home and reschedule any appointments. Call a healthcare professional, detailing your symptoms and any recent...