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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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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
Promotional image for podcast Everything You Know About Disability is Wrong. Featureing Erin Hawley, Editorial Manager at Easterseals, Inc.; Lily Newton, Content Specialist at Easterseals, Inc. and the guest Austin Halls, model and inclusion activist. Set against a vivid purple background with dynamic yellow lines.
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
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Did you know the BMI was never designed for modern healthcare?

Maria Pendolino explains how a formula created in the 1800s, based only on white Belgian men, continues to shape who receives care today.

Watch the full conversation on Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong out now.
November 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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In the latest episode of Everything You Know About Disability is Wrong, Lily speaks with voice actor and producer Maria Pendolino! Maria has built a career that works for her body and her needs.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/VQz7M39w-7w
All Platforms: https://everythingyouknow.transistor.fm/
October 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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In tomorrow’s episode of Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong, voice actor and advocate Maria Pendolino joins Lily Newton for an honest conversation about pain, resilience, and how anti-fat bias and ableism are intertwined.

Out tomorrow. Watch on YouTube or listen on all platforms.
October 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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October 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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The U.S. Dept. of Education has shut down its Office of Special Education—leaving 7.5 million students with disabilities at risk.

These programs have helped children grow for 50 years.

Easterseals calls on the administration and Congress to reinstate these critical IDEA staff and protections.
Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. Easterseals calls on the administration and Congress to reinstate critical IDEA staff and protections. Easterseals logo. White text on a dark blue background.
October 14, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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18+ million working-age Americans are disabled.
But only 7 million are employed — talent is being left out.

Show your support this #NDEAM with Know the Facts merch: http://hq.easterseals.com/45lkKu7
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October 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Why DAF? Immediate tax benefits + lasting support for Easterseals services nationwide. Smart giving, real impact. #DAFday

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DAFday is October 9, 2025. Why DAF? Donor-Advised Funds receive an immediate tax deduction, and you can support your favorite charities over time! Smart-giving. Life-changing impact. I mage of two parents and their disabled child smiling together. Easterseals logo.
October 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Oct 9 is #DAFday! Your smart giving creates life-changing impact today and ensures Easterseals can be there for generations to come.

Learn more about supporting Easterseals with your DAF: https://hq.easterseals.com/4pLG3NI
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DAFday is October 9, 2025 What is a DAF? A Donor-Advised Fund is a charitable giving account that allows you to contribute money, stocks, or other assets into the account. Smart-giving. Life-changing impact. Image of a mother and her disabled child playing together.
October 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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This #NDEAM, remember: Disability is relatable. Every workplace is stronger when accessibility is prioritized.

Easterseals connects people with job training and employers because addressing barriers benefits everyone.

Wear the message: http://hq.easterseals.com/45lkKu7
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October 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Oct 9 is #DAFday!
Your smart giving creates life-changing impact today and ensures Easterseals can be there for generations to come.
https://hq.easterseals.com/4pLG3NI
DAFday is October 9, 2025 Support Easterseals, now and in the future. Smart-giving. Life-changing impact. Easterseals logo.
September 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Most of us already know someone who’s disabled — we just may not know it yet.

Disability is Nonpartisan
Disability is Connection
Disability is Relatable

Learn more + get the merch: http://hq.easterseals.com/45lkKu7
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September 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Disability is Relatable.
Ever used captions? A ramp? A text reminder?

Accessibility helps everyone — and that’s why Easterseals is launched our Know the Facts campaign to bring clarity and connection to the conversation around disability.

Get your merch: http://hq.easterseals.com/45lkKu7
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September 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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1 in 4 Americans is disabled. That’s more than any political party, region, or demographic.

Disability is Nonpartisan
Disability is Connection
Disability is Relatable

Get the merch: http://hq.easterseals.com/45lkKu7
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September 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Know the facts: 70+ million Americans are disabled.
That’s more than CA and TX combined.
Disability is a shared reality that needs shared solutions.

Get your Know the Facts merch: http://hq.easterseals.com/45lkKu7
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September 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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More than 1 in 4 Americans are disabled — that’s 70+ million parents, students, voters, and caregivers.

Disability is nonpartisan.
Disability is connection.
Disability is relatable.

Help us spread the message by wearing Know the Facts merch.
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August 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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We're launching Know The Facts — a campaign built around three truths:
Disability is Nonpartisan
Disability is Connection
Disability is Relatable

This campaign is about visibility, facts, and connection.
Get the merch: hq.easterseals.com/45lkKu7
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August 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Join ES Gaming's accessible gaming party on July 30 celebrating gamers with disabilities & allies.

1 in 4 Americans have a disability, including incredible gamers proving what's possible on every platform!

Everyone's invited to this party train.
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#DisabilityPride
Promotional poster for Easterseals Gaming event "Know the Facts Game Train" on July 30 from 12pm-8pm. Features channel hopping to meet different streamers, live on Twitch with disability awareness discussions and giveaways.
July 17, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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Confidence doesn’t look the same for everyone—and that’s okay!

At Easterseals, we meet people where they are & discover the kind of confidence that works for every individual, family, & community we serve.

Explore real stories and resources to build confidence your way. hq.easterseals.com/43MKEow
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June 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Confidence is more than a feeling—it’s something we build together. At Easterseals, we create spaces where every child and family can feel connected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Explore what confidence means to our community: hq.easterseals.com/43MKEow
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June 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Happy Autism Month! #AutismAcceptance includes accepting that autism is a spectrum and every Autistic person has their own unique experience.

Here is a helpful illustration of the autism spectrum created by our Autistic social media manager!
Image 1: Blue Background with rainbow graphics in the corners with the Easterseals logo in white. Autism is a Spectrum but maybe not in the way you think... Image 2: What people often think of when they hear “Autism is a Spectrum”... a rainbow spectrum with one arrow at the far-left end that reads “a little autistic” and another arrow at the far-right end that reads “very autistic” This is not an accurate portrayal of the autistic experience. Easterseals Logo Image 3: A more realistic depiction of what the Autism Spectrum may look like: a color wheel with arrows pointing to different colors that read, “Language, Sensory Needs, Motor Skills, Special Interests, Executive Function, Perception” with the Easterseals logo. Image 4: So one person’s Autism may look like this: a blob of multiple colors. While another’s looks like this: a different shaped blob of different colors. Or this: a third different shape of different colors. Easterseals Logo. Every autistic person has their own experience.
April 1, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Early intervention can lead to better outcomes for your child and your family. Tools like our First Five screening can help identify potential developmental delays early on. Visit our website to access the tool and find more resources: hq.easterseals.com/3FvSo5Y
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March 27, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Too often, disability is misunderstood—but acceptance starts with learning. We’re sharing resources and firsthand perspectives to help build a more informed and supportive world. Discover more: hq.easterseals.com/3FvSo5Y
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March 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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On Tuesday, Easterseals DC MD VA joined U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Senator Tammy Duckworth, and disability advocates to celebrate a new rule that ensures airline passengers who use wheelchairs can fly safely and with dignity.

Easterseals is proud to be part of the conversation!
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaking at a podium with a "Flying with Dignity" presentation in the background. Senator Tammy Duckworth is on stage behind Secretary Pete. They are in a room with an audience and American and DOT flags. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaking at a podium with a "Flying with Dignity" presentation in the background. Senator Tammy Duckworth is on stage behind Secretary Pete. They are in a large room full of people.
December 20, 2024 at 9:47 PM