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Easterseals hosts the only conference in Delaware focused on family caregivers.

When you are a caregiver, it is important to take breaks and thankfully Hands of Hope offers respite to caregivers, like Rachel, and her mom, Sharon.

John Suggs is counting down the days until his 12-day adventure at Easterseals Camp Fairlee, and it is not hard to see why. For John, who is visually impaired and has Cerebral Palsy, camp means independence, new experiences, and friendship. For his parents, Lisa Dornell and Robert Suggs, it means a break from caregiving.

When two-year-old Penelope “Penny” Pratz, of Wilmington, DE, started receiving Easterseals Children’s Therapy services, she was unable to stand on her own or walk. Her parents, Alexandra and Scott, were worried she may never walk, but they put their trust in Easterseals, and that made all the difference.

Jack Witzman knew something was not right when he and his wife, Jackie, were driving home from the store one day and, suddenly, Jackie did not know where she was going. Jackie was later diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, confirming his suspicion.

Below is a list of common questions we hear at Easterseals, and their answers.

Video Resources for Families and Caregivers

Allowing children with disabilities to maintain independence

Thanks to Easterseals Children’s Therapy, Blaire Marie was able to meet her milestones even through the pandemic thanks to Teletherapy.

For a spouse or elderly parent going through the stages of Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia

Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Day & Employment Services

What is Respite? & More