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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

More than 2,400 Arkansas families are waiting for disability services. Now, the state plans to expand access to in-home care and other support for families on that waitlist. Their stories show what access to care can mean for everyday life and independence. bit.ly/4y2XiNf

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Arkansas will bolster services for kids with disabilities after public outcry over long waitlist

More than 2,400 families are waiting for affordable in-home care, and many have used social media to spread awareness

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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Congratulations to Rawson, Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley’s 2026 Employment Independence Award winner! Rawson turned his goal of joining the workforce into a job, new skills and a promotion to Team Lead. A great example of what opportunity can make possible! bit.ly/4jo1GTb

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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

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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

More books, more reading, more opportunities to learn. A $3,000 grant from SOCCo will help Easterseals Central and Southeast Ohio connect 96 children across four Ohio counties with free books through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. bit.ly/4Ay7QX9

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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 · 28/09/2026

People with disabilities have the right to live in their homes and communities with the support they need. Texas v. Kennedy does not change that right. But removing federal community integration protections is a serious step backward. Easterseals CEO responds: www.easterseals.com/about-us/new...

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Easterseals Statement on Texas v. Kennedy

Easterseals President and CEO Kendra Davenport responds to the Texas v. Kennedy ruling, addressing the removal of Section 504 community integration provisions.

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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

September 26 is a reminder to check your family’s emergency safety plan. The September 26th Project offers practical checklists for fire safety, natural disasters, and wandering prevention for people with disabilities. september26.org

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The September 26th Project

The annual emergency preparedness checkup for autism and special needs families.

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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

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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Great news for Easterseals DC MD VA: more than $211K in new federal funding to strengthen Head Start nutrition programming. These resources will help support healthy development, learning, and greater stability for the children and families Head Start serves every day. bit.ly/4xXrs5j

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2026 Supplemental Funds for Head Start Nutrition Programming | HeadStart.gov

ACF announces the 2026 Supplemental Funds for Head Start Nutrition Programming

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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

At TIFF, Being Heumann is putting disability rights on the big screen and accessibility behind the camera in focus. Representation matters, but so does making the industry itself more accessible for actors and creatives with disabilities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHuwBxl1lOg

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Disability rights take centre stage at TIFF

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Easterseals National Office @easterseals.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Working should come with the opportunity to save and plan for the future. A new US DOL video highlights how ABLE accounts can help people with disabilities build financial security while pursuing employment and career goals. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwpcExmZt5o

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Advancing Financial Independence for Americans with Disabilities

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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

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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_…

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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 · 31/08/2026

ABLE accounts help people with disabilities save and build financial security without risking essential benefits. Easterseals Midwest’s Cathy Brown joined Sen. Eric Schmitt and disability advocates to discuss how Congress can strengthen and expand them. bit.ly/4chB7ef

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Sen. Schmitt, disability advocates discuss enhancing Able Accounts

Missouri U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt joined disability advocates Thursday to discuss ways Congress can better help people with disabilities.

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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 · 25/08/2026

“You find hope.” That’s what caregiver Mike Minor found through Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore: people who understood, resources and community to lean on. On Aug. 26, its annual Caregiver Conference brings that support together in one place bit.ly/3UjtXjo

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Easterseals Caregiver Conference Offers Support, Resources, And Hope – Town Square Delaware LIVE

That experience is one reason Mike encourages other caregivers to seek support, including attending the 16th Annual Easterseals Caregiver Conference on

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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

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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

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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_…

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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

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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…

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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

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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

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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.

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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 · 16/07/2026

ABRA Auto Body Repair brought Minot together for Cruisin’ for a Cause, a car show benefiting Easterseals Goodwill of North Dakota. Proceeds support local services for people with disabilities and families across the Minot region. bit.ly/4wqMk3y

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Car show to benefit Easterseals Goodwill of ND

ABRA Auto Body Repair Minot will host Cruisin’ for a Cause, a community car show benefiting Easterseals Goodwill of North Dakota, on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 629 20th Ave. SE in Minot....

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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

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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…

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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

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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.

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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…

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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

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