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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.

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    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.”
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    Alex Is Jumping Towards Milestones With Easterseals

    Running and jumping are a rite of passage for most children, but sometimes they need some extra help reaching those milestones. That is where Easterseals Children’s Therapy Services steps in to give children, like Alex, an extra boost.

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    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.
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    Alex's Employment Story

    Alex landed his dream job shortly after graduation thanks to Easterseals Supported Employment program.
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    Emory's Caregiver Story

    Emory and Otisia “Tish” did not know in 1982 when they said those words “in sickness and in health” that sickness would come sooner than they thought. Though caregiving for Tish, who had her first stroke at 45, has not come without trials, it is Emory’s great attitude, support from family, and a team of caring professionals at an Easterseals Adult Day program, that has really made a huge impact in how they continue to live their lives.