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A boy paints with his therapist
Easterseals I was attracted to Easterseals ’ vision , mission and purpose – all of which aligned with who I am as a person , working to advocate for others , equity and inclusion .
Here ’ s what I learned about Easterseals , that is so important not only to me , but to the rest of our nation :
It is driven by vision …. To create a world in which every one of us is 100 % included and 100 % empowered to reach our full potential .
It is driven by mission … To expand possibilities for people of all ages and abilities through innovative services and powerful advocacy so they can live , learn , work and play in their communities .
It is driven by purpose … To change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound , positive differences in people ’ s lives every day .
Easterseals ’ Services
Serving children with disabilities was the focus of our founding more than 100 years ago . But when WWII veterans began returning home with injuries that our medical rehabilitation services could respond to , we expanded our services to help adults .
A boy and his therapist plays with a toy
At Easterseals , our purpose is to change the way the world defines and views disability , by making profound , positive differences in people ’ s lives every day . We do that through our Network of 67 Affiliates in communities nationwide . 61 million people in America are living with a disability today , with more than 1 in 4 households in America having a family member that identifies with a disability .
Easterseals children ’ s services include early intervention , inclusive childcare , medical rehabilitation services and much more .