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Easterseals empowers people to live independent, full lives. Serving 1.5M annually with essential disability, aging, and veterans' services across the U.S. Learn more at Easterseals.com.
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Families turn to Easterseals for support, belonging, and care that helps children grow with confidence. Know your impact. Make your year-end gift and strengthen disability services nationwide. https://hq.easterseals.com/3XzXZ0T
December 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Easterseals programs help children build confidence, independence, and the skills they need to thrive — and families rely on these supports every day.

Know your impact. Make your year-end gift and support disability services nationwide. https://hq.easterseals.com/3XzXZ0T
December 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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When you support Easterseals, you make early childhood services possible — so kids like Katelyn get the support they need to thrive.

Know your impact. Give today. https://hq.easterseals.com/3XzXZ0T
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December 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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John Van Hine is living his dream as a “super greeter” showing what’s possible when people with disabilities have access to meaningful work. Check out this great story! https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/human-interest/2025/12/01/nc-deli-employs-those-living-with-disabilities-
On a mission to create smiles: Man finds dream job at N.C. deli
John Van Hine lives with a chromosome anomaly, causing him to have fine motor issues, but that doesn't stop him from doing his job at a local deli.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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50 years of impact!

Limestone Community High School is marking five decades of partnership with Easterseals Central Illinois, supporting kids with disabilities through therapies, family support, and inclusive programs.

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50 Years of Impact: Help LCHS support Easterseals Central Illinois
Join me in supporting Easterseals Central Illinois: https://go.rallyup.com/lchs4esci
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December 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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ICYMI: Easterseals CEO Kendra Davenport’s Forbes op-ed highlights the importance of reverse mentorship, learning from employees with less experience or different backgrounds. Actively seeking out new perspectives and fresh ideas can be the key to success. https://bit.ly/3MWArkx
Why Every CEO Needs A Reverse Mentor--And Why They Shouldn't Look Like You
If you're a CEO who only hears from people who think like you and follow the same path you did, you're already behind.
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December 20, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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Communication shouldn’t be a barrier to safety. This bipartisan bill supporting Blue Envelope Programs would help law enforcement better understand and respond to people with I/DD, autism, and other communication challenges. A simple idea with real impact.

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Representatives Torres and Rutherford Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Blue Envelope Programs Nationwide | U.S. Congresswoman Norma Torres of California's 35th District
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December 18, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Disability is relatable.
When you support Easterseals, you help strengthen communities across the country.

Disability impacts everyone — and so does your support.
Know your impact. Give today.
https://hq.easterseals.com/3XzXZ0T
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December 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Your support helps children build mobility, strength, and confidence — and ensures families can access the services they need.

Know your impact. Give today: https://hq.easterseals.com/3XzXZ0T
December 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Caregiving is a growing crisis for millions of families juggling work, kids, aging parents, & disability support. Sen. @kim.senate.gov sharing his own caregiving story puts needed attention on what 63M Americans face every day, & why supporting caregivers keeps people working & loved ones supported.
Middle-Aged Americans Are Drowning. Andy Kim Wants to Throw Them a Life Raft
The New Jersey senator goes deep with ‘Vanity Fair’ about his father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and why he thinks a focus on caregivers in the sandwich generation could bring the country back from the br...
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December 12, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Effective advocacy starts with collaboration. Dr. Destiny Huff explains how she enters IEP & 504 meetings with curiosity, asking educators to walk her through what they see so everyone can understand what the learner needs.

Watch the full conversation, out now!
YouTube: https://youtu.be/3RROQzcAOlk
December 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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18 million disabled Americans are working age — but only 7 million are employed.

Your support helps Easterseals close this gap with employment programs that build skills, confidence, and independence.

Know your impact. Give today: https://hq.easterseals.com/3XzXZ0T
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December 12, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Dr. Destiny Huff joins hosts Lily and Erin for a conversation about language, advocacy, and what it means to support neurodivergent learners across home and school settings.

New episode, out now!
YouTube: https://youtu.be/3RROQzcAOlk
All Platforms: https://everythingyouknow.transistor.fm/
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December 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Today, Easterseals CEO Kendra Davenport told the Senate Aging Committee that delays in SCSEP funding are sidelining older adults who want to work.

SCSEP is the only federal workforce program for low-income adults 55+.

Her full testimony: https://bit.ly/4aamOrA
Statement about SCSEP to the United States Senate Special Committee On Aging
Easterseals urges swift SCSEP funding release as delays force furloughs, leaving older adults without income and job training opportunities.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Therapy and early support help children build confidence and reach new milestones — and families depend on these services every day.

Know your impact. Give today: https://hq.easterseals.com/3XzXZ0T
December 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Easterseals told the Senate Aging Committee today that rising costs and Medicaid pressures are placing Home and Community-Based Services at risk.

If states cut these services, families will feel the impact immediately.

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Easterseals CEO Advises Senate That Medicaid Cuts Threaten Home and Community-Based Services Millions Rely On
Easterseals warns that rising costs and Medicaid changes threaten HCBS, vital for aging in place and independence for millions with disabilities.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities! More than 1 in 4 Americans has a disability.

When you support Easterseals, you strengthen communities across the country and expand access to essential services.

Donate today: https://hq.easterseals.com/4ioXTTp
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December 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Your support helps children grow with confidence and ensures families can access the services they rely on.

Support Easterseals this #GivingTuesday: https://hq.easterseals.com/4ioXTTp
December 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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More than 70 million Americans are disabled.

This Giving Tuesday, your support helps Easterseals expand essential disability services — therapy, early learning, employment support, mental health care, housing, and more.

Give today: https://hq.easterseals.com/4ioXTTp
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December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Giving Tuesday is tomorrow — including Crypto Giving Tuesday.

Support Easterseals through DAFs, crypto, stock gifts, or monthly giving.
Know your impact. Support vital disability services. Learn more about ways to give: https://hq.easterseals.com/4pa2Ge0
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December 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Disability is connection. It’s part of every community and every support network. Your support helps Easterseals expand services that strengthen families and communities nationwide.

Know your impact. Give today: https://hq.easterseals.com/4ioXTTp
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November 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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On the eve of Thanksgiving & heading into Giving Tuesday — we’re grateful for everyone who helps Easterseals expand access to disability services nationwide.

Your support helps children & families access the care they need to thrive.
Know your impact. Give today: https://hq.easterseals.com/4ioXTTp
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November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Good news out of Dayton Ohio! 🙌

The Good Connections program at @Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is giving participants with developmental disabilities real job skills — from food prep and customer service to retail and janitorial training.

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Food trucks are latest training tool for people with developmental disabilities
Nathan Prouty’s fingers dance over the point of sale screen, easily finding the items he needs to ring up.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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In tomorrow’s episode of Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong, pop artist and activist Austin Halls joins hosts Lily Newton and Erin Hawley for a powerful conversation about music, identity, and representation.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/k9mr-M86u7E
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November 12, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Maria Pendolino shares how age bias delayed her diagnosis and treatment, from years of unexplained pain to being denied knee replacement surgery because she was “under 50.”

Watch the full conversation on Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong.
November 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM