The theme for the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is “A World of Opportunities.” Developmental disabilities can encompass a wide range of conditions that usually result in delays or impairments in learning language development and motor skills. Behavior areas can also be affected, leading to challenges in self-control and interaction with others. The goal is to build a community that’s committed to creating a world where everyone can do well and succeed. Join us in making a world where all kinds of people have the chance to thrive and achieve 100% Access, Equity and Inclusion.
Support Our Work - Donate TodayEasterseals has been in existence for a long-g-g- time - we celebrate 105 years this years. Over those years, it has adapted to meet the needs of the communities it serves. Whether it is camps and adaptive sports in York or approved private schools in Pittsburgh, Easterseals strives to provide independence, hope, and support through its programming. With your support we are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access. Yes, with your support and others like you, Easterseals continues to be an indispensable resource for disability issues. Please donate today. Thank you.
Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania
Six Parkway Center, Suite 150, 875 Greentree Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Phone: 412-281-7244
During the month of April, we invite you to join us as we celebrate our Military Children! The children of service members learn to be independent and flexible as they adapt to frequent moves and deployments. Their ability to navigate the unique challenges of military life makes them inspirational and deserving of recognition for their strength and resilience. Easterseals offers Project Beacon twice a year for Military children. See more about Project Beacon in item two below. If you know of any children, ages 5 to 17, who might be interested in a fantastic weekend, encourage them to register for this FREE camp experience.
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Any time is a great time to talk about one of our camp programs – Club Lily. Easterseals Western and Central PA’s Club Lily program is a camp opportunity specifically for adults, 18 and up, with any disability/special need. And, when we say 18 and up, we mean it! Our oldest camper in 2018 was 77; proving that you are never too old to enjoy the fun of camp. How can you not have fun when there is wall climbing, zip lining, boating, fishing, arts and crafts, games, sports, pool time, campfires, special evening activities and more.
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