As a Board Member of Easterseals Eastern PA, I witness firsthand how your donations transform lives. Your gift directly funds concrete program impact: it provides the specialized therapy sessions that help a child speak their first words, the workforce training that leads an adult to their first job, and the day programs that offer vital care and social connection. We aren't just raising funds; we're building a foundation of independence and opportunity. Join me in supporting this mission to continue making these profound, measurable differences in the lives of our neighbors with disabilities.
Every gift helps create a world where individuals with disabilities are empowered to reach their full potential. Your support removes barriers, opens doors, and builds brighter futures filled with possibility and promise. At Easterseals Eastern PA, we champion inclusion, celebrate every achievement, and work hand-in-hand with individuals and families to ensure that everyone has the chance to live a life of purpose, connection, and opportunity.
Easterseals Eastern Pennsylvania creates life-changing solutions for individuals with disabilities and their families in their community by increasing independence, maximizing opportunities, minimizing barriers and enhancing quality of life.
Easterseals Eastern Pennsylvania serves more than 3,000 children and adults with disabilities - and their families - throughout the Lehigh Valley, Berks County, the Poconos and surrounding region.
Our innovative and inclusive services include:
- Early intervention
- Make the First Five Count - child development resources
- Outpatient therapy (speech, occupational and physical)
- Specialty medical clinics (neurology, orthopedic and orthotic)
- Therapeutic groups
- Autism diagnostic clinic
- ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy training for parents of children with autism
- LEAP - employment experience for high school students
- Community supports/habilitation - personalized support for young adults and adults
- Summer camp and recreation
- Respite
Benny is a fun-loving five year old with cerebral palsy. When he started therapy, he was shy and not always cooperative, but that quickly changed. Learn about his drive to achieve his goals. Continue reading Benny's story here: https://eastpa.easterseals.com/about-us/community-stories/meet-benny
Please contact Lori Wehr, Vice President of Advancement, at [email protected] or call 610-289-0114 x205. You can also visit our website at https://www.eastpa.easterseals.com.
Sponsors:
$2,500 and above Marvin and Wendy Balliet Sunburst Property Management
A week of overnight camp in the Poconos
Community Activities for Adults
A giving society level donation
A week at Camp Lily day camp
An hour of outpatient physical therapy
Art class for an adult in our community supports program