Community Stories
Our community stories showcase the vital services Easterseals Southern California provides and the impact we have on the lives of individuals and families throughout Southern California.
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Summer Finds Her Voice With Autism Services Early Intervention Support
Tiffany credits Easterseals Southern California (ESSC) for helping her eight-year-old daughter, Summer, find her voice. Six years ago, Tiffany never could have imagined her daughter would be where she is today. -
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Children's Services and Autism Services Work Together to Support Dominic with Achieving His Goals
When Dominic was born, doctors told his mom, Raquel, that he would never walk or talk due to his disability. Fast-forward several years, and Dominic is proving them wrong. -
Thriving in the Spotlight: Brothers with Autism Excel at School and at Home
Before brothers Evan, 10, and Ethan, 7, started Autism Therapy at Easterseals Southern California, their mom, April, never imagined she would one day see her sons participate in activities like performing on stage, modeling, and playing team sports. -
Eddie's Big Heart: A Canvas of Second Chances
There’s a unique story behind every participant at Easterseals Southern California, and Eddie is no exception. -
More than a Paycheck: Jordan's Path to Empowerment
Before Jordan landed his current job working at U.S. Battery Co., he was making just $1.38 an hour through a federal program that permits subminimum wage for people with disabilities. -
The Pyott Family’s Generous Gift Opens the Doors of ESSC’s Newest Center
The Pyott Center in Santa Ana, funded by a $1.75M gift from David and Molly Pyott, offers adult day services empowering 200 individuals with disabilities through skill-building and community engagement. -
A Legacy of Love: Putting Stock Into Something That Matters
Bernadette Lee’s journey from Korean War interpreter to scholar, mother, and philanthropist reflects a lifelong legacy of love, resilience, and family generosity. -
Legacy Society Member Connie Horton
Connie Horton honors her daughter Tami’s legacy by supporting Easterseals, which gave Tami independence, joy, and community for over a decade. -
Daniel Regains Access to His Community
Daniel is an Easterseals Coordinated Life Services participant who is now thriving and embracing life, thanks to a new wheelchair. -
How Medicaid Cuts Will Impact Disability Services
Easterseals Southern California is passionate about the issues that directly impact the people we serve, which is why we’re speaking out against the proposed cuts to Medicaid. -
Breaking the Ice: Easterseals Teams Up with Anaheim Ducks for Disability Inclusion Game Day
Easterseals Southern California and the Anaheim Ducks’ new partnership was on full display with an action-packed game day. -
Easterseals Takes Center Stage at Sundance 2025
Easterseals Southern California made a major impact at Sundance 2025, announcing the Disability Film Challenge and championing disability inclusion in film.
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