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Areas of Support

Learn about our programs and services for children, seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, and their families in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

In this section:

Easterseals takes a holistic approach to service, providing comprehensive programs to thousands of children and adults in our neighborhoods, no matter their disability, military status, income, race, or age.

We invite you to learn more about our services for children, adults, military families, and caregivers. Check out our virtual tour videos, hear what our clients have to say, and then connect with our programs teams.

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  • Child in a striped shirt smiles while holding up a stack of 3 plastic blocks in a classroom at the Silver Spring, MD Child Development Center.

    Child Development Centers

    Our CDCs provide high-quality early childhood education to every child, regardless of ability or family income. Military and veteran families welcome!
  • Strong Start DC Early Intervention Program

    Early Intervention

    Therapists teach developmental skills to infants and toddlers with disabilities or delays, as well as training to families and caregivers.
  • Two male volunteers and three boys play with toy race cars and tracks

    Respite Programs

    Weekend events and in-home services foster a healthier quality of life for civilian and military families.
  • Male senior smiles at table with participants and staff in background

    Adult Day Services

    ADS centers provide daily medical care, engaging activities, and a sense of community for adults with disabilities and seniors. Transportation included!
  • Veteran talks to clinician

    Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic

    The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic (Cohen Clinic) at Easterseals provides high-quality, accessible behavioral healthcare focused on post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, their families, and caregivers.

Inter-Generational Programming

A special feature of our work is our emphasis on inter-generational programming, which brings together children and adults to learn from one another. The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Inter-Generational Center is a worldwide model of excellence for serving people with disabilities. By providing programs for seniors, adults, and children in a shared center, Easterseals DC MD VA creates opportunities for everyone to contribute at all stages of life through multi-generational activities. 

Benefits of shared site inter-generational programming

  • Quality and caring services for adults and children
  • Enhanced quality of life for all participants
  • Improved attitude about different age groups
  • Enhanced social skills
  • Improved academic performance/learning stimulation
  • Increased stability/emotional support
  • Improved health

Research indicates that both children and adults benefit

  • Preschool children have higher social developmental scores.
  • Children gain enhanced perceptions of people with disabilities and older adults.
  • Children have improved reading scores.
  • Older adults experience fewer falls and perform better on memory tests.
  • The majority of adult participants report feeling happy, loved, and younger.