Easterseals Southern California

Easterseals SoCal proudly joined The California Conference for Equality and Justice (CCEJ)’s 2025 Roots of Justice Convening on February 28th in Long Beach. With over 350 community members, we came together to engage in meaningful dialogue, learning, and reflection. From thought-provoking workshops to powerful conversations, we explored building bridges through disability justice, empathy, allyship, and more. It was a great day of collaboration and inspiration towards a more inclusive, equitable future! #RootsOfJustice #StrongerTogether

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! Thank you to all of our incredible associates who work hard to support the mission of Easterseals through your many talents. Each and every one of you are helping us create a legacy of positive change in the world! Learn how you can become part of a team that makes a difference every day: https://bit.ly/3P2c03h #EmployeeAppreciationDay #EmployeeAppreciation

We’re excited to be returning to the LA Abilities Expo at the LACC from March 7-9! Come visit us at booth 623 to connect, ask questions, and grab some fun giveaways. We’ve got Disability Is Not A Dirty Word shirts ready to hand out at registration, along with drawstring bags and more. See you there! #AbilitiesExpo #EastersealsSoCal #DINADW #StrongerTogether

Medicaid funding supports individuals with I/DD in achieving independence. Temporary federal investments into Medicaid Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) authorized through the American Rescue Plan Act were used by every state and the District of Columbia. This investment supported service providers to strengthen their workforce. Data from ANCOR American Network of Community Options and Resources' research demonstrates that, during this time period, fewer providers indicated they were closing programs or services. In 2022, 63% of survey respondents reported closing programs or services but that figure dropped to 44% in 2023 and 39% in 2024. Learn more about Medicaid by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gRqdiznk. #Medicaid #SaveMedicaid #MedicaidExpansion #MedicaidMatters

Easterseals Valley View Infant Center was thrilled to invite the Ontario Police Department to celebrate Read Across America Day! Officers joined the fun by reading books to our little ones and making this special day even more memorable. Thank you for helping us foster a love of reading! #ReadAcrossAmerica #OntarioCA

Make a difference during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! From March 5th through 25th, you can support services for people with disabilities by donating at the PIN pad during checkout at your local Albertsons, VONS, and Pavillions stores. Let’s create a more inclusive community—one small donation can make a big impact! ??? Learn more on how you can support people with disabilities this March: https://bit.ly/3EZHSDA #Albertsons #Vons #Pavilions #DDAM25

Medicaid operates as a partnership between states and the federal government to fund crucial health care services. In California its called Medi-Cal. When federal Medicaid funding is reduced, states must find new funding to balance the shortfall in state budgets. If new funding cannot be found, community-based services for people with I/DD are often reduced, leading to longer waitlists or no services at all. To keep the promise of community living for people with I/DD a reality, we must invest in—not divest from—the Medicaid program. Learn more about Medicaid by visiting: https://lnkd.in/d-j2wxJ #Medicaid #SaveMedicaid #MedicaidExpansion #MedicaidMatters

Policy experts and stakeholders representing more than 70 million Americans on #Medicaid have issued stark warnings about the severe, real-world consequences of Medicaid cuts. Read more on the widespread opposition to potential cuts: https://bit.ly/4ipRK8i

The March issue of?Able News?is live! Check out our latest stories here: https://lnkd.in/eh_C7JVi ?? A new disability art exhibit at Hofstra University Museum of Art. ?? A new report from Easterseals Southern California on disability representation in the media. (Article by Esme Mazzeo.) ? Honoring Women’s History Month by shining a spotlight on two leaders with disabilities - Judy Heumann, who you likely already know of, and May Darrach, whose name may be new to you. (Article by Warren Shaw.) ?? Options for summer camp fun. (Article by Cara Liebowitz.) Read on for all of that and so much more by subscribing today! (Image description: At the top is the logo for Able News at The Viscardi Center, with a blue and white icon of a wheelchair user reaching for a star. Below is text that reads "The March issue of Able News is now live at AbleNews.com!" Under the text is an image of the front page of the issue, with the headline "EVERY body EVERY mind: An Art Exhibit Accessible to All.'" The full graphic is bordered by blue and yellow geometric shapes.)

March is Women's History Month. This year's theme, shared by the National Women's History Alliance, is "Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations." Today, on the second anniversary of her passing, we recognize Disability Rights pioneer Judith (Judy) Heumann, for all that she achieved in educating and inspiring the nation on behalf of the disability community, resulting in the eventual passing of the ADA. Judy personified this year's theme, and we honor her resilience, courage, and achievements along with the women shaping history today. Help us celebrate the powerful influence of women, like Judy, who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership and share their names In the comments below. #WomensHistoryMonth