Financial security shouldn’t be out of reach because of disability. Today at Easterseals CREC, US Senator Richard Blumenthal and CT Treasurer Erick Russell announced an expansion of ABLE CT, opening doors for millions to achieve financial security without risking benefits. https://bit.ly/49DzhDF

Encouraging to see this great news getting attention! Mattel’s first autistic Barbie—created with guidance from the autistic community—was highlighted by New Jersey Family. Thoughtful representation helps kids feel seen and builds empathy early. https://bit.ly/4aWSFfR

Mattel’s first autistic Barbie in collaboration with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network reflects real experiences of communication and sensory needs. Representation helps children feel seen and helps others learn empathy early. It’s how we create belonging. https://bit.ly/4pvPlM9

Our latest episode with Shane and Hannah Burcaw is a reminder that disabled love is not a storyline to be doubted or explained. It is real life, built on humor, comfort, and the kind of care that makes room for honesty. Watch the full episode of Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong.

Listen to the full episode, Love, Humor, and Real Life: Shane & Hannah Burcaw on Relationships and Disability, on Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong. YouTube: https://youtu.be/ThyyXHCoHNk All Platforms: https://everythingyouknow.transistor.fm/

Shane and Hannah Burcaw did not start Squirmy and Grubs as a disability education project. They started it to share their relationship, their travels, and the everyday moments that make life feel like life. The latest episode of Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong is out now!

At Easterseals Delaware & Maryland's Eastern Shore, Ellice is achieving her goal to get out and into her community! From honing her entrepreneurial skills to learning to manage money, Easterseals is giving her the tools she needs to thrive. Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AwS8iZAPAw

In our latest episode of Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong, hosts Lily and Erin sit down with Shane and Hannah Burcaw for a conversation about disability, relationships, and what it means to show up publicly when people insist on getting it wrong. Watch or listen on all platforms.

Easterseals CEO Kendra Davenport’s FastCompany op-ed: Corporate giving works best when it supports real workforce needs. Childcare, job training, disability services, and caregiving are all smart philanthropy initiatives that strengthen talent and drive ROI. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Ypqe2K

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

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

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

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-

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. https://bit.ly/4p9Oq43

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

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. torres.house.gov/media-center...

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

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

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.

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

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

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/

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

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

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. www.easterseals.com/about-us/new...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. www.daytondailynews.com/local/food-t...

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

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.

With SNAP funding lapsed, Easterseals Affiliates are helping bridge the gap. As Kendra Davenport told ABC, charity can’t replace federal support — we need long-term funding to keep people fed and healthy. https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/snap-funding-limbos-impact-people-living-disabilities-127090074

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.

Millions of Americans—including people with disabilities & older adults—are days away from losing SNAP food assistance. “When benefits lapse, families lose stability overnight,” said Easterseals CEO Kendra Davenport.

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/

Because of the ongoing government shutdown, 42 million Americans—including many Easterseals participants and families—are days away from losing access to SNAP food assistance. hq.easterseals.com/3WuCA8I

If you're going to #DHAtlanta, I'll be at Booth 175 with @easterseals.bsky.social chatting with folks about our upcoming events highlighting disabled content creators. Come on by if you want to learn more (and grab some cool swag)! 👋

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.

The shutdown threatens the health of millions. Easterseals DC MD VA CEO Jonathan Horowitch told McKnight’s, programs like SNAP keep communities strong. https://www.mcknightshomecare.com/news/shutdown-threatens-snap-benefits-putting-seniors-aging-in-place-at-risk/

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Read how HB Threads, part of Easterseals Chicagoland & Greater Rockford empowers employees to gain skills & confidence. https://www.easterseals.com/about-us/community-stories/custom-gear-real-impact-how-hb-threads-prioritizes-neurodivergent

Last week, the entire Office of Special Education was illegally eliminated. 7.5 million students with disabilities are at risk. Tell Congress to rehire OSERS staff now: hq.easterseals.com/3J1FOxo

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.

Accessible tech = stronger workplaces For the 1 in 4 Americans with a disability, tools like speech apps, closed captioning, and adaptive tools help them thrive at work—and make jobs better for everyone. https://www.fastcompany.com/91369604/accessible-technology-is-a-win-win-for-the-workforce

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

Why DAF? Immediate tax benefits + lasting support for Easterseals services nationwide. Smart giving, real impact. #DAFday https://hq.easterseals.com/4pLG3NI @thegivingblock.com#DAFday

#NDEAM Disabled employees bring creative problem-solving, fresh perspectives, and skills that help teams thrive. 1 in 4 American adults has a disability. Accessible workplaces are good for everyone. https://www.fastcompany.com/91219355/hiring-people-with-disabilities-makes-organizations-stronger