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Easterseals National Office
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Easterseals empowers people to live independent, full lives. Serving 1.5M annually with essential disability, aging, and veterans' services across the U.S. Learn more at Easterseals.com.
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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
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December 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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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
December 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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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
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December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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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
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December 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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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
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November 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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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
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November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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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
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November 12, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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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.
November 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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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.
November 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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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/
October 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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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.
October 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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October 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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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.
Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. Easterseals calls on the administration and Congress to reinstate critical IDEA staff and protections. Easterseals logo. White text on a dark blue background.
October 14, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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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
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October 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Why DAF? Immediate tax benefits + lasting support for Easterseals services nationwide. Smart giving, real impact. #DAFday

https://hq.easterseals.com/4pLG3NI
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DAFday is October 9, 2025. Why DAF? Donor-Advised Funds receive an immediate tax deduction, and you can support your favorite charities over time! Smart-giving. Life-changing impact. I mage of two parents and their disabled child smiling together. Easterseals logo.
October 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Oct 9 is #DAFday! Your smart giving creates life-changing impact today and ensures Easterseals can be there for generations to come.

Learn more about supporting Easterseals with your DAF: https://hq.easterseals.com/4pLG3NI
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DAFday is October 9, 2025 What is a DAF? A Donor-Advised Fund is a charitable giving account that allows you to contribute money, stocks, or other assets into the account. Smart-giving. Life-changing impact. Image of a mother and her disabled child playing together.
October 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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This #NDEAM, remember: Disability is relatable. Every workplace is stronger when accessibility is prioritized.

Easterseals connects people with job training and employers because addressing barriers benefits everyone.

Wear the message: http://hq.easterseals.com/45lkKu7
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October 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Oct 9 is #DAFday!
Your smart giving creates life-changing impact today and ensures Easterseals can be there for generations to come.
https://hq.easterseals.com/4pLG3NI
DAFday is October 9, 2025 Support Easterseals, now and in the future. Smart-giving. Life-changing impact. Easterseals logo.
September 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Most of us already know someone who’s disabled — we just may not know it yet.

Disability is Nonpartisan
Disability is Connection
Disability is Relatable

Learn more + get the merch: http://hq.easterseals.com/45lkKu7
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September 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Disability is Relatable.
Ever used captions? A ramp? A text reminder?

Accessibility helps everyone — and that’s why Easterseals is launched our Know the Facts campaign to bring clarity and connection to the conversation around disability.

Get your merch: http://hq.easterseals.com/45lkKu7
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September 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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1 in 4 Americans is disabled. That’s more than any political party, region, or demographic.

Disability is Nonpartisan
Disability is Connection
Disability is Relatable

Get the merch: http://hq.easterseals.com/45lkKu7
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September 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Know the facts: 70+ million Americans are disabled.
That’s more than CA and TX combined.
Disability is a shared reality that needs shared solutions.

Get your Know the Facts merch: http://hq.easterseals.com/45lkKu7
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September 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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More than 1 in 4 Americans are disabled — that’s 70+ million parents, students, voters, and caregivers.

Disability is nonpartisan.
Disability is connection.
Disability is relatable.

Help us spread the message by wearing Know the Facts merch.
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August 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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We're launching Know The Facts — a campaign built around three truths:
Disability is Nonpartisan
Disability is Connection
Disability is Relatable

This campaign is about visibility, facts, and connection.
Get the merch: hq.easterseals.com/45lkKu7
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August 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Join ES Gaming's accessible gaming party on July 30 celebrating gamers with disabilities & allies.

1 in 4 Americans have a disability, including incredible gamers proving what's possible on every platform!

Everyone's invited to this party train.
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#DisabilityPride
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July 17, 2025 at 2:39 AM