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A national nonprofit that people rely on, providing expert caregiving and support services across disabilities and stages of life. www.easterseals.com

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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
From early education to health screenings and disability services, Head Start helps children and families get the support they need. Proposed federal changes put some of these standards at risk. Tell Congress why they matter. easterseals.quorum.us/campaign/head…
From early education to health screenings and disability services, Head Start helps children and families get the support they need.

Proposed federal changes put some of these standards at risk.

Join Easterseals Action and tell Congress why they matter.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A meaningful career can create independence, connection, and confidence. With the right support, people with disabilities can build new skills and pursue their goals. Easterseals is here to help make opportunities possible. Learn the facts and shop the merch: hq.easterseals.com/4aq2oKR
The image features a dark blue background with wavy orange and blue stripes on the sides. Text reads: "Disability connects us all! Opportunity is for everyone!" The Easterseals disability services logo is at the bottom.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. adults is a family caregiver. Medicaid disability services help make caregiving more sustainable by supporting people at home, in their communities, and in daily life. Tell Congress to protect these services. hq.easterseals.com/ProtectMedicaid_…
When Medicaid disability services are cut or become harder to access, caregivers are often the first to feel the pressure and the last to get relief.

Join Easterseals Action and tell Congress to protect Medicaid disability services.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We’re proud to partner with Coca-Cola to expand career opportunities for people with disabilities and build stronger workforces. Our work is part of Coca-Cola’s $177M investment in U.S. communities last year. We’re grateful for their investment in the communities we serve. bit.ly/4AloWr2
Two people wearing Coca-Cola shirts smile and hold a small soccer ball. Text reads, "Together with Coca-Cola, we're expanding career opportunities for people with disabilities." Logos for Coca-Cola and Easterseals are displayed at the top.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Proper support and understanding starts with knowing the facts — and the people behind them. Across the country, Easterseals services empower people with disabilities to live with greater independence. Disability connects us all. hq.easterseals.com/4aq2oKR
Poster with text: "Know the Facts: 1 in 4." Below, the Easterseals logo and "disability services" are displayed. The background is dark blue with a wavy border.Graphic by Easterseals with the text "Know the Facts." It states, "More than 1 in 4 Americans have a disability." The Easterseals Disability Services logo is at the bottom.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Join Easterseals, Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy & MGA Fundraising for an evening of gaming & connection. September 18, 2026 7 PM CT / 8 PM ET Fortnite Twitch.tv/game4access Learn more at esgaming.gg & join our Discord to stay connected. #NRxGamingNights #InclusiveGaming #Easterseals #Fortnite
Group of people smiling and gaming together. Overlay text details a Community Game Night event on September 18, 2026, for Fortnite, streamed on Twitch.tv/game4access at 7 PM CT/8 PM ET. Logos for Easterseals and Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy are visible.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Know the Facts: Over 70 million Americans have a disability. Whether it’s you or someone you love, disability touches all our lives. We can all play a role in creating communities where everyone feels supported. Easterseals is here to help make that possible. hq.easterseals.com/4aq2oKR
Orange poster with abstract squiggle lines. It features the text: "Know the facts: Disability connects us all!" Below is the Easterseals Disability Services Logo.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Over 70 million U.S. adults have a disability. Disability is part of every community, including ours. Protect the Medicaid disability services that help people live safely and independently. hq.easterseals.com/ProtectMedicaid_…
Know the Facts 
Over 70 Million US adults have a disability. Protect Medicaid disability services that help people live safely and independently. Join Easterseals Action today.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Families should be able to count on strong Head Start services no matter where they live. Easterseals is calling on the Administration to rescind this rule and preserve strong Head Start standards nationwide. Take action: easterseals.quorum.us/campaign/head…
Don't Weaken Head Start.
Strong standards help children and families thrive. 

Join Easterseals Action and submit a comment to help preserve quality services for children and families.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
People with disabilities should be able to live in their own homes & communities with the support they need. Tell Congress what community living means to you & ask lawmakers to urge the DOJ to withdraw its memo threatening those protections: easterseals.quorum.us/campaign/live…
People with disabilities should be able to live in their own homes and communities with the support they need. 

Join Easterseals Action and tell Congress to withdraw this memo.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The first five years are a critical time for growth and development. If you're looking for reassurance or simply want to check in, Easterseals' free, confidential screening is here to help. Because asking questions is part of being a parent. Visit hq.easterseals.com/First_Five
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
More than 1 in 4 U.S. adults have a disability, and Medicaid disability services help people live safely and independently close to home. Tell Congress to protect them. Sign up for Easterseals Action today: hq.easterseals.com/ProtectMedicaid_…
Easterseals poster with facts about disability. It states, "Know the Facts: More than 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. have a disability. Protecting Medicaid is a family issue, a workforce issue, and a community issue." It urges joining Easterseals Action and contacting Congress to protect Medicaid disability services. The background features orange and blue geometric shapes.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
If you've noticed something or simply want to check in on your child's development, our free, confidential screening can help you better understand their needs across five key areas. Because peace of mind starts with knowing where to begin. Learn more: hq.easterseals.com/First_Five
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Every child grows at their own pace. Make the First Five Count is the #1 screening tool trusted by pediatricians. It helps parents understand where their child is—and what support might help them thrive. Get a clearer picture of your child’s needs: hq.easterseals.com/First_Five
The image features a young child playing with toy animals, smiling joyfully. The background has a cartoon figure with the text "make the first 5 count" and "Every Child Develops Differently." An illustration shows an adult reading to a child. The Easterseals logo and URL are at the bottom.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
This Make-A-Will Month, take a moment to create or update your will & reflect on the impact you want to leave behind. Through Easterseals' free planning tool, it's easier than ever to protect your loved ones & support the communities you care about. Create your free will today: easterseals.com/MAWM
A person embraces another person while standing on a beach, both smiling. The image is framed like a postage stamp. Text reads, "Your peace of mind can begin today. Leave behind more than memories." The Easterseals logo is at the bottom, with a prompt to visit legacygiving.easterseals.com for more information.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Graduation should open new doors, not create new barriers. Medicaid disability services help young adults with disabilities transition to work, independence, and community life. Tell Congress to protect them. Sign up today: hq.easterseals.com/ProtectMedicaid_…
Poster with abstract shapes in different colors. Text reads: "Medicaid disability services help young adults with disabilities transition to work, independence, and community life. Tell Congress to protect them. Join Easterseals Action Today." Easterseals logo with "disability services" is at the bottom.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Congress intended to protect people with disabilities and serious health conditions from Medicaid work requirements. New federal guidance could make that protection harder to access. Join Easterseals in asking Congress to prevent unnecessary coverage loss: bit.ly/4bJO9Ro
A graphic with a quote stating, "People with disabilities and serious health conditions should not face added barriers to keeping Medicaid coverage." The background features a colorful abstract design. The Easterseals logo, with "Disability Services" written below, is at the bottom.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Direct support professionals help people with disabilities live, work and participate in their communities. But workforce shortages are forcing providers to turn people away and cut essential services. Join Easterseals and urge Congress to support the DSP Act bit.ly/3TGlkPH
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Head Start is strong because it has been treated as a national commitment. Weakening federal standards could mean fewer educators in classrooms, missed developmental delays, less support for families, and fewer protections for children. Full statement: bit.ly/4wNu9G2
For generations, Head Start has helped children grow up healthier, safer, and better prepared to succeed because the federal government made early childhood development a national priority.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Disability Pride Month may be over, but protecting independence is year-round work. Sign up for Easterseals Action and tell Congress to protect the Medicaid disability services that help millions of people live independently. easterseals.quorum.us/campaign/1625…
This image features a promotional poster with abstract geometric shapes in blue, yellow, and orange. The text reads, "Disability Pride Month may be over, but the work of protecting independence continues. Join Easterseals Action Today." The Easterseals logo is displayed at the bottom right corner.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
New analysis estimates CMS’ work requirements rule could cause an additional 1.8 million people to lose Medicaid coverage each year. Narrower exemptions and more red tape will push eligible people off coverage, including people with disabilities. bit.ly/4x7rYNg
Red tape causes people to lose Medicaid even when they still qualify. These additional barriers will put health, independence, and stability at risk for millions of people and families.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
4.5 million people, including 1.5 million children, have lost SNAP benefits over the past year. For people with disabilities, older adults, and caregivers, food assistance supports health, stability, and independence. bit.ly/4hcZ9KP
New data shows that 4.5 million people, including 1.5 million children, have lost SNAP benefits over the past year.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The ADA helped change what's possible. Medicaid disability services help make that promise a reality every day. This ADA anniversary, tell Congress to protect the services that help people live independently in their communities. hq.easterseals.com/ProtectMedicaid_…
Honor the promise of the ADA by telling Congress to protect the services that help people live independently every day. Join Easterseals Action Today.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
What does disability pride look like in motion? Dancer, choreographer, and disability advocate Zazel O'Garra shares how building community through dance shaped her journey and strengthened her sense of disability pride. Read Zazel’s story: bit.ly/4gRSlSt
A group of performers on stage wearing vibrant orange attire is engaging with the audience under red lighting. The backdrop promotes "Disability Pride Month" at the top. A quote by Zazel O’Garra, "When disabled artists come together, isolation transforms into community. Fear transforms into
confidence and doubt transforms into possibility. We create spaces where individuals feel
understood and celebrated." The Easterseals Disability Services logo is visible.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
A new DOJ challenge to the Olmstead integration mandate is raising serious concerns for people with disabilities. In a new op-ed, Easterseals CEO Kendra Davenport explains why this is part of a broader pattern affecting Medicaid, HCBS, SSI, and special education. bit.ly/4yOLeRx
"Without legal protections and access to in-home services, many disabled people would have no choice but to leave their family homes and live in care institutions where their autonomy and freedom is stripped away. " - Kendra Davenport, President and CEO of Easterseals 
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Disability pride looks different for everyone. That's why Easterseals focuses on meeting people where they are—with support tailored to individual goals, needs, and experiences. Learn more about Easterseals disability services at Easterseals.com.
The image shows two people smiling and sitting on a colorful swing indoors. A banner at the top reads "Disability Pride Month." A message below says, "Disability pride depends on access to supports and services." In the bottom right corner, the Easterseals logo is visible.A person is assisting a smiling child with a flotation device in a swimming pool. The background features a banner reading "Disability Pride Month," framed by a decorative orange border. The "easterseals disability services" logo is at the bottom.Smiling individual in a floral shirt, outdoors, celebrating. The background features a banner reading, "Disability Pride Month." The Easterseals logo is visible in the corner.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Since 1919, Easterseals has been there for families. We're honored to be featured in the America 250 documentary, highlighting the work of Easterseals Southwest Florida and Easterseals Florida and sharing true stories of family caregiving. hq.easterseals.com/America250_Careg…
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Thanks to Coca-Cola, we’re so proud of Angelina Diaz, part of the Easterseals South Florida community, who served as a coin toss assistant for FIFA's Semifinal Match. bit.ly/4vATukV
Easterseals culinary arts student Angelina Diaz joyfully holds up a ticket invitation to serve as the official coin toss assistant for today's FIFA Semifinal match thanks to corporate partner Coca-Cola. A caption reads "From Easterseals South Florida to the World Cup stage. Congratulations, Angelina!" The Easterseals logo is present.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
This Disability Pride Month, Easterseals is proud to partner with Silverts Adaptive Clothing & Footwear and IZ Adaptive. From July 6–31, 5% of every U.S. purchase at silverts.com supports Easterseals programs helping people with disabilities live with greater independence, dignity, and choice.
The image promotes Disability Pride Month with logos from Easterseals, Silverts, and IZ Adaptive. It features two individuals, one sitting in a wheelchair. Text highlights include: "Dress with Pride. Give with Purpose." and a note about sales and proceeds benefiting Easterseals. The bottom message reads: "Celebrate Pride. Empower Inclusion. Support Easterseals." The background has the disability pride flag colors.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Medicaid disability services help people live at home, stay independent, and remain connected to their communities. Tell Congress to protect these essential services. easterseals.quorum.us/campaign/1625…
Join Easterseals Action and tell Congress: Protect Medicaid disability services. Easterseals logo is at the bottom. The background has an abstract design with orange, blue, and cream colors.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Disability pride grows when people have the support they need to pursue what matters most to them. Because every person’s goals and experiences are different. That's something to celebrate! Learn how individualized services make a difference at hq.easterseals.com/4egzsXO
Disability Pride Month graphic with the text, "Disability pride grows with individualized support that meets your needs." The Easterseals logo is in the bottom right corner.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Our feature in the America 250 documentary shines a light on the people who make so much possible every day: family caregivers. Watch our feature and learn how Easterseals Affiliates support families and caregivers nationwide: hq.easterseals.com/Caregiving-Ameri…
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Disability pride starts with access. This Disability Pride Month, we're celebrating the importance of compassionate, individualized care. Easterseals’ disability services help people pursue their goals, build independence, and participate fully in their communities.
An orange and red graphic celebrating Disability Pride Month. Text reads, "Celebrating Disability Pride Month!" A stylized banner at the top repeats "Disability Pride Month." The Easterseals disability services logo is in the bottom right corner.A DSP helping a woman with disabilities. The background shows a building with the "Easterseals" logo. Text says "Disability Pride Month."  Text says "Disability pride grows when communities have access to reliable, compassionate care."
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Proud moment for our network: Easterseals has been named one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2026. The people behind this work are what make Easterseals special, and this recognition belongs to them. rankings.newsweek.com/americas-grea…
A graphic displaying the message: "Easterseals has been recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2026! I’m grateful every day for the people who make Easterseals what it is, and proud to see their work reflected in this recognition." The graphic includes an inset photo of a person labeled as Kendra Davenport, President and CEO of Easterseals. Easterseals' logo is present at the bottom.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Twenty-seven years after Olmstead, community integration remains a right. Recent DOJ guidance calls decades of progress into question. People with disabilities deserve the support to live with dignity, independence, and choice in the communities they call home. bit.ly/4enU9ky
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
The decision to move special ed programs out of the DOE and transfer the Office for Civil Rights to DOJ would harm students with disabilities. Special education belongs in education. Disability rights deserve protections. Easterseals will keep fighting for both. hq.easterseals.com/4xveiwt
A square graphic with the Easterseals logo at the bottom right. The text reads: "Any action that weakens protections should alarm all of us. We should be expanding opportunity, strengthening access, and protecting the rights of students with disabilities. Instead, this decision moves us in the wrong direction." Below, there is a small headshot with the text: "Kendra Davenport, President and CEO of Easterseals."
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Great work by this Girl Scout troop in MA who used their cookie money to 3D-print and assemble a special wheelchair for young children! The group of third-graders was excited to create the Toddler Mobility Trainer following a visit to The Boston Home. hq.easterseals.com/4ulXwgo
A group of children from Girl Scout Troop 77502 stand together with a colorful 3D printed wheelchair that they helped fund. The text on the image reads, "Girl Scout Troop 77502 turned cookie sales into greater mobility for children!" The Easterseals logo is present in the corner.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
A bike. A little practice. A lot of cheering from the sidelines. Congratulations to the riders who participated in this year's iCan Bike camp at Easterseals Rehabilitation Center! hq.easterseals.com/4vBS4r4
A child wearing a helmet and glasses is excitedly riding a bicycle indoors at Easterseals' iCan Bike camp, located at the National Guard Armory in Evansville, Indiana. The photo was taken by MaCabe Brown for Courier & Press.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Congratulations to The Ride Ahead on winning an Emmy for Outstanding Social Issue Doc! 🏆 The film shines light on disability, independence & the experiences of young adults navigating the transition to adulthood. Well deserved recognition for an important story! hq.easterseals.com/49IjqTW
The image features a congratulatory message to Samuel Habib, Dan Habib, and the team behind "The Ride Ahead" for winning the Emmy Award for Outstanding Social Issue Documentary. The Easterseals Disability Services logo is displayed at the bottom left. A photo of Samuel Habib smiling and wearing a Red Sox jersey is on the right side.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
States are spending millions to implement Medicaid work requirements. The biggest risk isn't whether people qualify, it's whether they can navigate the paperwork. Healthcare helps people work. Administrative barriers shouldn't cost eligible people their coverage: hq.easterseals.com/4xm5OYE
Text on an orange and beige background reads: "Healthcare makes work possible. Administrative barriers shouldn't take it away." The bottom right corner features the Easterseals Disability Services logo.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
We're excited to share that our Early Childhood Education Impact Film, Katelyn, received a Silver Telly Award! 🏆 Thank you to Katelyn and her family for sharing their story, and to Bananabones and the entire creative team for helping bring it to life. hq.easterseals.com/4uucAZD
Image showing a Telly Award trophy on the left against a dark blue background. On the right, white text reads, "Easterseals' Early Childhood Education Impact Film, Katelyn, was recognized with a Silver Telly Award!" The Easterseals logo is at the bottom right.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Federal grants help nonprofits deliver services that millions of people rely on every day. Funding decisions should be based on community needs and impact, not politics. The people who depend on these programs deserve stability and certainty. hq.easterseals.com/3QcCdzX
A quote that reads: "Nonprofits like Easterseals help fill gaps that government programs cannot address. We meet people where they are, build partnerships, and innovate to connect individuals and families with services, supports, and opportunities that help them live, learn, work, and thrive in their communities." Includes a photo of Kendra Davenport, President and CEO of Easterseals, and an Easterseals logo on a maroon background.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
On our podcast, fashion & beauty influencer Steffi Gonzalez shares what it has meant to connect with Easterseals Florida. This conversation highlights the importance of representation & making sure disabled people have access to support, resources, & community. hq.easterseals.com/43sWRiB
Promotional graphic for "Everything You Know About Disability is Wrong" podcast featuring blue, orange, and yellow colors. Title of the episode: "My Normal Is Not Your Normal: Confidence, Community, and Content Creation" with guest Steffi Gonzalez sitting in her wheelchair smiling.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Austin grew up feeling unseen, so he turned to music. Now he's bringing disability, identity, and joy to dance pop on his own terms. Read Austin's full blog: www.easterseals.com/about-us/commun…
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
This week, Easterseals Crossroads opened their sensory garden! The 10,000 sq. foot space welcomes children and adults with disabilities to engage with functional sensory experiences built to appeal to all five senses. Learn more: bit.ly/3RXBZ06
The image is a graphic featuring a quote that reads: "Building independence is an ongoing process, one that relies on community spaces built purposefully for all disabilities and stages of life. Easterseals Crossroads is doing just that!" The Easterseals logo is in the bottom left corner. A small inset photo of a person is in the bottom right corner, along with text that reads: "Kendra Davenport, President and CEO of Easterseals." The background is orange with abstract blue dot patterns.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
The Media Access Awards, disability representation's longest-running honor, have officially relaunched as The Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards—the DARCYs! variety.com/2026/film/news/media-ac…
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Steffi Gonzalez shares that her social series started with a simple realization: the way she navigates the world may look different, but the end goal is the same. From driving to doing dishes, disability can challenge assumptions about what’s considered “normal.” hq.easterseals.com/3QboF7U
Podcast poster with the heading "Everything You Know About Disability is Wrong." Below, there is a circular photo of guest Steffi Gonzalez sitting in her wheelchair. The text at the bottom reads the episode's title: "My Normal Is Not Your Normal: Confidence, Community, and Content Creation."
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
A new rule will require millions of people to prove they're working to keep their Medicaid. We've seen this before: in Arkansas, around 18,000 people lost coverage in months because the paperwork was impossible. Read our full statement: hq.easterseals.com/49DTWXD
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Motivational Speaker and Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern CT Board of Directors member Dave Stevens shares his experience with adaptive fashion—and how it’s driving confidence, visibility, and real change for people with disabilities. Read Dave's full blog: bit.ly/3PTRwxi
A person wearing an adaptive red shirt with the "Twins" sports logo on it poses on a skateboard. The background features logos of Runway of Dreams Foundation. Text reads: "From Athlete to Advocate: Advancing Adaptive Fashion and Inclusive Design." A quote below is attributed to Dave Stevens on the importance of adaptive fashion options. Easterseals logo is at the bottom.
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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Baseball is better when everyone gets to play! Thanks to the Detroit Tigers, Nike, Easterseals MORC and volunteers who helped make Baseball Fantasy Camp for Kids possible, bringing children with disabilities onto the field for a day of unforgettable memories. hq.easterseals.com/4u4SAwq
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