Supported Employment & Job Training
Finding a Job and Contributing in your Community for Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Overview
Easterseals empowers individuals to achieve meaningful employment through personalized support and skill-building. Programs include Supported Employment, as well as Pre-Vocational Services that offer work experience, volunteer opportunities, and community-based learning. Participants receive training, ongoing coaching, and resources to build independence, social skills, and job success. Services are available Monday–Friday at Easterseals locations in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties.
Our Programs
Employment for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism
Easterseals assists individuals who want to secure and/or maintain employment by providing support services that optimize their abilities and interests.
Participants can choose individual or group employment.
Path to Employment: Pre-Vocational Services
Easterseals Pre-Vocational Services program is ideal for adults who like variety and seek opportunities in the community while expanding individual skills to work toward employment.
Easterseals can help employers create winning solutions for reaching employment goals!
Contact Easterseals to learn more about Easterseals Workforce Development services in your area.
Our Stories
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For Noah, camp changed everything.
Noah, a nonverbal 16-year-old who previously lacked stable support, was able to experience care, safety, and simple joys at Camp Fairlee thanks to a scholarship, highlighting how donor support, now doubled by a matching gift, can make life-changing camp experiences accessible to more children with disabilities. -
Stevie Soars with Easterseals
Stevie has been bringing smiles to the faces of staff and fellow participants at his Easterseals Adult Day program in Georgetown since 2007. The program not only gives him the opportunity to socialize with his peers and remain a part of his community but also gives his parents a much-needed break from full-time caregiving. -
Easterseals Therapy Helps Children Thrive
Sloane may be small due to her disability, but she has a big spirit and a bigger voice thanks to Easterseals speech and feeding therapy services. -
At Easterseals, Your Children Are Part of Our Family
Joey is leaping towards his goals thanks to the help of Easterseals Occupational, Physical, and Speech therapies.
Resources
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InitiativeBridgingApps: Smart Tools for Real-Life Skills
Discover expert-reviewed apps and tools designed to support learning, independence, and everyday success. BridgingApps helps you choose the right technology for your unique needs. -
Advice & FactsCommon Health Conditions That Caregivers Help Manage
Caregivers provide physical and emotional aid, enhancing life quality. Get caregiving resources and expert help from Easterseals. -
Advice & FactsBalancing Act: Managing Caregiver Responsibilities and Self-Care
Avoid caregiver exhaustion and improve your well-being with tips for sharing decision-making, meeting your needs, and involving others. -
Advice & FactsHow to Make Play Possible for Every Child
Easterseals explains why inclusive toys and games matter, how they support child development, and what families can look for when choosing them.
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