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Impact

See how Easterseals DC MD VA is including individuals, empowering families, and strengthening communities across our region.

Through our programs, services, and other activities, Easterseals DC MD VA is helping thousands of people overcome barriers on the road to well-being.

In FY25, our programs and services helped thousands of individuals and families enhance their health and well-being.

Explore Our Programs

100%

of children improved their developmental skills by age 3.
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caregivers alleviated stress and anxiety, connecting with others to reduce their isolation.
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veteran and military family members fully or partially met their mental health treatment goals.

Raising Caine: A Mom's Search for Yes

Diagnosed with autism and not yet potty-trained, Caine needed childcare that met his needs.
Defying the Odds

When doctors said her mother would never walk or talk again, Rowena believed her mother could recover if she found the right care.
Forging a New Path to Purpose

For one Army veteran, a series of challenges took away nearly everything he had, but Easterseals helped him rebuild.
Unbreakable: One Mother's Journey

Managing her spouse’s PTSD, her own health issues, and caring for five children, two of whom need special attention, left Sarahi feeling overwhelmed - until she found Easterseals.

Education

Early education pays big dividends later in life, with less dependence on special education and higher levels of graduation and future earnings.
Economic Stability

People with steady employment are less likely to live in poverty and more likely to be healthy.
Healthcare

Access to basic health services provides a foundation for a longer, more fulfilling life.
Community

People’s relationships and interactions with family, friends, co-workers, and community members can have a major impact on their health and well-being.