Community Stories

After a stroke and dementia diagnosis left Jose unable to live independently, Easterseals’ Adult Day program has helped him regain purpose, maintain his love of art, build friendships, improve his recovery, and stay engaged while giving his daughter peace of mind as his caregiver.

Noah, a nonverbal 16-year-old who previously lacked stable support, was able to experience care, safety, and simple joys at Camp Fairlee thanks to a scholarship, highlighting how donor support, now doubled by a matching gift, can make life-changing camp experiences accessible to more children with disabilities.

Penny’s mom thought walking was only a dream, but thanks to Easterseals, that dream became a reality for this bright shining star who is now also running and jumping.

Martin’s family knows they can rely on Easterseals services for a lifetime to help him meet his milestones, regain skills, and look forward to a bright future.

Easterseals Children’s Therapy program helped Stella, who doctors predicted would not live, meet her milestones and head off to preschool with her peers.

Sloane may be small due to her disability, but she has a big spirit and a bigger voice thanks to Easterseals speech and feeding therapy services.

While the Shuler children enjoy high-flying adventure at Easterseals Camp Fairlee, their parents are able to re-energize thanks to the break from caregiving.

Scott is able to be more independent thanks to his new accessible van that his mom was able to finance thanks to Easterseals FYI: Finance Your Independence Assistive Technology Loan program.

There is nothing like being part of a family, and part of that is the feeling of inclusion. When a child is not meeting their milestones, it can be challenging for all family members. Thankfully the Ward family found Easterseals Children’s Therapy program, so their daughter, Scarlett, could feel the joy of inclusion.

Having a baby is exciting, but it can also be scary when paired with a life-threatening diagnosis. Luz’s mom took it all in stride and worked with Easterseals therapists to help her meet her milestones.

After four months in the NICU Lily was able to come home where the real work began. Her parents were thankful to have a team of therapists from Easterseals Children’s Therapy program on their side.

When Journey was diagnosed with a rare brain disorder, her parents were concerned about the unknown, but then they found Easterseals, a team of therapists, and the GoBabyGo! program and knew they were not alone.