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History

Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore began as The Delaware Society for Crippled Children in 1948, where it provided services for children in New Castle. Learn about our history here.

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    Easterseals Treats People, Not Diagnoses

    Families like James’ turn to Easterseals not only for life-changing therapies, but for hope for their child’s future. Tracy and Jamie experienced that after James was diagnosed with Down syndrome.
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    Caring for Tish at Home with Easterseals

    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.
  • Man with a disability in a wheel chair working in a library and smiling at the camera

    Alex's Perfect Job

    Alex landed his dream job shortly after graduation thanks to Easterseals Supported Employment program.
  • toddler boy with down syndrome walking on a assistive walking device

    Isaiah's Parents 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