Press Releases

Lily Nelson used her ABLE account to make her dream of attending overnight camp a reality, gaining independence and new experiences at Easterseals Camp Fairlee while giving her family respite and demonstrating how ABLE accounts help people with disabilities save for meaningful goals without jeopardizing essential benefits.

When Briana graduated from college, she dreamed of becoming a teacher, and thanks to Easterseals Supported Employment, she now works as an Assistant Teacher at the Delaware Early Childhood Center, where her passion for working with young children, positive energy, and growing independence make her a valued member of the Little Spartans team.

Evie’s journey with Easterseals Children’s Therapy shows the power of small milestones. With support from her physical therapists, she went from struggling to sit and crawl to standing, walking, and jumping. Now, Evie is more independent and ready for her next big milestone: preschool.

Victoria Donovan, a Direct Support Professional with Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore, was one of three Delaware DSPs honored with the 2026 DDDS Advisory Council Advocacy and Empowerment Award for her dedication to person-centered support and empowering people with disabilities to make choices, build confidence, and advocate for themselves.

Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore has launched the Kenan J. Sklenar Fund for
Direct Support Professional Advancement, creating a lasting legacy in honor of retired President/CEO Ken Sklenar
and investing in the professionals who help make Easterseals’ mission possible every day.

Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore recently welcomed Meghan C. Livingston, JD, of Exton, PA, and Ken Montville, of Ocean Pines, MD to its Board of Directors.

Easterseals Children’s Therapy helped three-year-old Jherzy build communication, social, play, and independence skills, giving him and his family confidence as he starts preschool.

After their triplet daughters Klara and Maeve suffered simultaneous strokes, the Cruz family turned to Easterseals for therapy and support, helping the girls regain skills and build hope for a more independent future.

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.