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  • Young adult male with Down syndrome wearing a hat and several special Olympic medals standing next to he support specialist who is female with short black hair

    Brian Loves His Job Through Easterseals Supported Employment

    Brian brings determination to his job where he works five days a week as a member of a supportive team in the Village Café. During the summer, when Brian is not working at the cafe, he enjoys his days at Easterseals Adult Day program where he is able to connect with other friends and volunteer in the community at places like the Modern Maturity Center.
  • Young adult male with a disability playing bingo

    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.
  • Boy with a disablity at camp in a wheelchair smiling as they stroll through the wooded trail

    Joel Finds Independence at Camp Fairlee

    For twelve-year-old Joel, who uses a wheelchair, the week he spends at Camp Fairlee every summer is the highlight of his year. He is able to experience independence and adventure at Easterseals fully accessible camp.
  • A mother and a daughter hold hands and smile in a hallway

    Support for Caregivers

    Easterseals supports caregivers through education, resources, assistive technology, support groups, and more.
  • A man is helping strap a child into a wheelchair while the child is laughing

    Assistive Technology

    Assistive Technology (AT) is any device, system and/or related service that maintains or improves the functional capability of individuals with disabilities.
  • A therapist assists a toddler with speaking while the toddler plays with a toy.

    Speech Language Therapy

    Speech Language Therapy diagnoses, treats, and prevents communication and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages.
  • A graphic with two photos. One features a senior with her direct support professional and the other is a smiling woman with intellectual disability

    Adult Services

    Easterseals provides a variety of center and community-based services for adults and seniors with disabilities.
  • A camp director and counselor sit on either side of a man with a disability at a Campground

    For Many, Camp Fairlee is Spelled “R-E-L-I-E-F”

    Mark is a loving, funny, happy person and happens to have autism. However, some of the behaviors associated with his autism, like repetition and a regimented schedule, can be exhausting and stressful for his parents, Tom and Sally. Luckily, for at least one week of the year, they get a break from caregiving and enjoy a full night’s sleep thanks to Easterseals Camp Fairlee.