Easterseals on the Issues
Disability Rights
Easterseals strongly advocates for accessible, inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities. We push to expand services and benefits for people with disabilities as well as their caregivers. Some of the many disability issues we support are:
Assistive technology | Medicaid coverage | Travelers with wheelchairs | Wage increases
Caregivers
Easterseals frequently testifies in support of Caregiver Services at little or no cost to families. We support increased financial coverage for in-home caregiver and direct support professional expenses through:
Grant programs for caregivers
Early Care and Education
Our Child Development Centers, Head Start, and Early Intervention programs lead the way in affordable, high-quality early education. We partner with government leaders on:
Childcare for underserved communities and low-income families | Children with disabilities or developmental delays | Pay equity for teachers
Healthcare
Easterseals works tirelessly to improve the quality of life for so many in our region with crucial healthcare services including:
Adult Day Services | Behavioral healthcare | Collaborative care | Medicaid coverage
Veterans and Military Families
Here in the Nation’s Capital since 1945, Easterseals Veteran and Military Family Services offer opportunities for people with military backgrounds and their families. We meet with military leaders and dignitaries to ensure those who served our country thrive with:
Behavioral healthcare | Employment support
