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Community Stories

The stories of our families are at the heart of our mission. These are the stories of the children, adults, seniors, and caregivers whose lives have been transformed by our services.

  • toddler boy with down syndrome walking on a assistive walking device

    Isaiah's Parent See Bright Future

    Blessings come in small packages. Latoya and Jean’s blessing came in the size of their first baby boy who was born with Down syndrome. Latoya went right to work getting him the services he needed and found the tools for success at Easterseals
  • Young adult male with Down syndrome wearing a hat and several special Olympic medals standing next to he support specialist who is female with short black hair

    Brian Loves His Job Through Easterseals Supported Employment

    Brian brings determination to his job where he works five days a week as a member of a supportive team in the Village Café. During the summer, when Brian is not working at the cafe, he enjoys his days at Easterseals Adult Day program where he is able to connect with other friends and volunteer in the community at places like the Modern Maturity Center.
  • Adult female with down syndrome short brown hair in a philly philly shirt

    Easterseals Means Inclusion and Possibilities for Carolyn

    Carolyn loves her Easterseals day program for adults with intellectual disabilities. She loves it so much that when she is not there, she is asking to go. This sentiment means a lot to her parents, Jeanne and Larry, who call the program “the perfect fit for Carolyn.”
  • Woman with Cerebral Palsy in brightly colored outfit smiles at camera

    Rosie's Lifetime with Easterseals

    The always-fashionable Rosie loves arts & crafts, especially when she does them at one of her favorite places…her adult day program at Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore which she has attended since 1975.
  • Man with a disability in a wheel chair working in a library and smiling at the camera

    Alex's Employment Story

    Alex landed his dream job shortly after graduation thanks to Easterseals Supported Employment program.