Press Releases

Twenty-five-year-old Kenneth “Ken” Sugathan of Hockessin, Delaware, looks forward to spending two weeks each summer at Easterseals Camp Fairlee, where he enjoys accessible activities, supportive staff, and friendships, while his family benefits from respite services made possible through Easterseals Agency With Choice, which helps individuals with disabilities and their caregivers access the support they need.

Easterseals Delaware & Maryland's Eastern Shore has named longtime Chief Operating Officer Pam Reuther as its next President/CEO, succeeding retiring CEO Ken Sklenar and continuing more than three decades of leadership and service to the organization.

After leaving her job to care for her mother following a stroke and dementia diagnosis, Denise Anthony found crucial support through the Together We Care respite program at Canaan Baptist Church, which provides social engagement for participants and much-needed relief for caregivers.

Easterseals Camp Fairlee has secured $500,000 in state funding through the advocacy of the Maryland District 36 delegation to expand its dining hall, improving accessibility, reducing overcrowding, and creating a more sensory-friendly environment for children and adults with disabilities.

Camryn’s journey from silence to storytelling shows how Easterseals’ in‑home speech therapy transforms frustration into confidence and helps children find their voices while bringing families closer together.

Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore COO Pamela Reuther has been named a 2026 Delaware Business Times CEO and C‑Suite of the Year honoree in recognition of her 32‑year career, transformative leadership, and significant impact expanding services and support for thousands of individuals with disabilities across the region.

After losing his ability to communicate as a toddler, Samson made significant progress in communication, behavior, and daily skills through Easterseals early intervention therapies, giving both him and his family greater stability, understanding, and hope for his future.

Cameron gained confidence and important preschool skills through Easterseals Children’s Therapy Services, where early occupational and speech therapy helped him become more independent, communicate more clearly, and successfully prepare for school.

Nine-year-old Martin Colin Gonzalez, a longtime participant in Easterseals Children’s Therapy Services, is named the 2026 5K Your Way ambassador, highlighting his inspiring journey and the organization’s lifelong support for children and families.

Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore has retained Dunleavy & Associates to conduct a nationwide search for its next President/CEO, launching a board-led transition process ahead of current CEO Ken Sklenar’s planned retirement in December 2026.

Canaan Baptist Church, in partnership with Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore and Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities, will host an Open House on February 19, 2026, for its new Together We Care Respite Ministry, a program providing social engagement and supportive activities for adults with Alzheimer’s/dementia while offering caregivers regular opportunities for respite and support.