Easterseals and ESA have been working together to make a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities for more than 30 years, raising more than $5.7 million.
Easterseals is the leading non-profit provider of services for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, physical and mental disabilities, and other special needs. For more than 85 years, Easterseals has been offering help and hope to children and adults living with disabilities, and to the families who love them. Through therapy, training, education and support services, Easterseals creates life-changing solutions so that people with disabilities can live, learn, work and play in their communities. Easterseals provides opportunities for people of all ages with a range of disabilities to achieve their full potential. Together, we’re changing the way the world defines and views disability.
With a network nationwide, we’re proud to serve approximately 1.5 million people with disabilities and their families. From therapy and early intervention services, to camps and employment placement, we help children and adults with disabilities, caregivers, veterans and seniors be at their best as they live, learn, work and play.Watch Easterseals in action, and contact your local Easterseals today to get more details about the services available in your community.
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Judy Heumann was a trailblazer in every sense of the word. As the Mother of the Disability Rights Movement, she broke through and exposed societal and systemic barriers she faced in her own life while remaining consistently passionate about improving the lives of people with disabilities everywhere.
She understood that her story wasn't the only story that needed attention, even though she personally faced being denied a classroom as a child or being discriminated against for a job. Her focus remained on empowering people with disabilities across the nation. Because of her work, essential disability legislation was passed, including Section 504 of the 1972 Rehabilitation Act which “forbids organizations and employers from excluding or denying individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to receive program benefits and services” (HHS) and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Heumann went on to lend her support and leadership to several disability organizations and initiatives, inspiring young people with disabilities to advocate for access and inclusion.
“Part of the problem is that we tend to think that equality is about treating everyone the same, when it’s not. It’s about fairness. It’s about equity of access.” Judy Heumann
The progress that has been made in favor of disability rights would not have been possible without Judy Heumann. There is no question that her impact will be remembered for generations to come.
Read more on the Easterseals Blog: “In Celebration of Judy Heumann”
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