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. https://easterseals.quorum.us/campaign/162500/

Mattel developed the new Hot Wheels Click Shift car with input from Easterseals Southern California, children with autism, their families, and autism support partners. Its tactile clicking feature supports sensory exploration, motor skills, and play. https://bit.ly/3RnuJej

Easterseals and Mattel Partner on Inclusive Hot Wheels Click Shift Car

Easterseals Southern California and Mattel partnered together to create a new Hot Wheels car. The Click Shift car was designed with input from children with autism, their families, Easterseals, and other autism support partners. Its tactile, interactive...

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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. https://bit.ly/4x7rYNg

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. https://bit.ly/4hcZ9KP

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. https://hq.easterseals.com/ProtectMedicaid_DisabilityServices

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: https://bit.ly/4gRSlSt

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. https://bit.ly/4yOLeRx

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.

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. https://hq.easterseals.com/America250_Caregiving

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. https://bit.ly/4wqMk3y

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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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. https://bit.ly/4vATukV

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.

Medicaid disability services help people live at home, stay independent, and remain connected to their communities. Tell Congress to protect these essential services. https://easterseals.quorum.us/campaign/162500/

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 https://hq.easterseals.com/4egzsXO

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: https://hq.easterseals.com/Caregiving-America250

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.

I have a really excellent episode for you this week with not one but *three* guests, Kendra Davenport of @easterseals.bsky.social, Diane Wilush of @ucpnational.bsky.social and Barbara Merrill of @therealancor.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

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Podcast Episode · Love Doesn't Pay The Bills: Highlighting the Value of Family Caregiving · June 18 · 41m

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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. https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-greatest-workplaces-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. https://bit.ly/4enU9ky

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. https://hq.easterseals.com/4xveiwt

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. https://hq.easterseals.com/4ulXwgo

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! https://hq.easterseals.com/4vBS4r4

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! https://hq.easterseals.com/49IjqTW

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: https://hq.easterseals.com/4xm5OYE

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. https://hq.easterseals.com/4uucAZD

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. https://hq.easterseals.com/3QcCdzX

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. https://hq.easterseals.com/43sWRiB

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: https://www.easterseals.com/about-us/community-stories/becoming-disabled-pop-star-self-expression-and-building-community

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: https://bit.ly/3RXBZ06

The Media Access Awards, disability representation's longest-running honor, have officially relaunched as The Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards—the DARCYs! https://variety.com/2026/film/news/media-access-awards-relaunch-easterseals-disability-arts-1236759960/