Want to see how his story unfolded?
๐ฌ Comment below and weโll share the link to Michaelโs full story.
#EastersealsSoCal #InclusiveEmployment #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityEmploymentServices
This success story shows how a skillsโbased approach focused on strengths, interests, and real knowledge can open doors to employment that truly fits.
Through our WorkFirst Employment Services, Michaelโs specific skill became the key to confidence, connection, and growth at work.
What happens when passion turns into purpose? ๐ฎ
For Michael, a lifelong love of retro gaming became the foundation for a meaningful career.
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Promotional graphic for Easterseals Disability Services featuring the message โEvery1 With Autism Belongsโ with the tagline โBelonging Starts With Acceptance.โ The image shows a child wearing a backpack standing within the number โ1,โ symbolizing inclusion and belonging. The website EastersealsAutism.com is included.
Teaser Alert! ๐
Get ready for Autism Acceptance Month this April! Weโre excited to launch our brand new campaign, Every1 With Autism Belongsโa PSA focused on inclusion, authenticity, and belonging for all.
Stay tuned for more to come!
#Every1WithAutismBelongs #AutismAcceptance #EastersealsSoCal
Check out our winners page and celebrate with us! joinhandshake.com/early-talent...
#EarlyTalentAwards
Big news! Easterseals SoCal has been recognized with a 2026 Handshake Early Talent Award. ๐
Weสผre proud to lead the way toward the next chapter of early talent hiring. Huge kudos to the entire team for helping us show that great careers begin here. We couldnสผt do it without you.
Learn more about Autism Therapy Services: socal.easterseals.com/get-support/...
#DevelopmentalDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth #DDAM #AutismServices #EastersealsSoCal
This month and every month, we remain committed to advancing access, inclusion and belonging through services that help individuals build skills, confidence and independence across Southern California.
Two people are joyfully looking at a laptop screen. One is wearing headphones, and they both appear engaged and happy. The setting is a bright room with blue and white walls.
During Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, weโre highlighting how Autism Therapy Services at Easterseals SoCal supports participants through compassionate, evidenceโbased care.
Belonging took center stage at our Autism Therapy Services Annual KickโOff Leaders came together to connect, learn, and be inspired. Together, we continue moving closer to our missionโcreating communities where individuals with disabilities truly thrive. youtube.com/shorts/GBSAH...
Grateful to the Albertsons Companies Foundation for supporting Easterseals services.
Learn more: socal.easterseals.com/albertsons-f...
#Albertsons #Vons #Pavilions #DDAM26
During Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March, you can support disability services in your community while you shop. ๐
From March 4โ31, donate at checkout at Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions using the PIN pad.
A group of children and adults sitting on a colorful classroom floor. Two people are wearing hats similar to the Cat in the Hat. Children are holding ABC books. Educational posters decorate the walls.
A person in a tall red and white striped hat is reading a book to a group of children seated on a colorful rug in a classroom. The setting includes bookshelves, toys, and educational materials.
A person wearing "Grinch" attire with blue pom-pom headbands is smiling and posing with two children in a classroom. The child on the left is wearing a green feather headband and a Grinch-themed sweater. The child on the right is playfully sticking out their tongue and wearing an orange shirt. Colorful educational blocks are on the table in front of them.
A group of young children and adults are sitting on a mat outdoors at a playground. Some are holding books. One child is wearing a tall striped hat resembling the one from "Cat in the Hat." There are playground structures and other people in the background.
Yesterday was Read Across America Day at our Child Development Center in Montclair! Our Head Start kiddos loved receiving their own Dr. Seuss books and celebrating the joy of reading. ๐โจ
#ReadAcrossAmerica #DrSeussDay #HeadStart #EarlyLiteracy
Together, weโre raising awareness and fostering inclusion to create a world where everyone can thrive. Letโs continue to support, uplift, and empower one another! ๐งก
#DDAM2026 #DevelopmentalDisabilities
The image features two photos of people smiling together, set against a colorful background. The Easterseals Southern California logo is displayed, along with text that reads "Celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month."
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! This month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Advertisement featuring text: 'Every 1 With Autism Belongs.' A person is standing in the center of the number one. The ad promotes an Easterseals PSA airing during the Paralympic Games.
Belonging starts with intention.
In early March, get a sneak peek of our new PSA campaign, Every1 With Autism Belongs, airing nationally during the Paralympic Games coverageโinviting us all to create more inclusive spaces every day.
#Every1WithAutismBelongs #BelongingBeginsHere #AutismAcceptance
Stylized silhouettes of diverse figures with floral decorations are displayed. The image promotes Women's History Month and features the Easterseals Southern California logo.
March is Womenโs History Month. Weโre honoring the women who have shaped history, challenged barriers, and continue to create change. Share the name of a woman whoโs made an impact in your life.
#WomensHistoryMonth
Learn more: socal.easterseals.com/get-support/...
#LivingOptions #IndependentLiving #EastersealsSoCal
Two people are sitting in a restaurant booth, smiling at the camera. The person on the left is holding a sandwich, while the person on the right is wearing a blue "LA Bleeds Blue" shirt and a cap. There are drinks and a ketchup bottle on the table. The restaurant has a casual ambiance with several windows and televisions in the background.
Two people are playing a game at a table. One person is holding a piece and the other is looking at the game cards. The person on the right is wearing a shirt with "AbilityFirst STROLL & ROLL" printed on it. There is a wooden cabinet with various items in the background.
A person in a red shirt smiling on a boat with a view of the ocean. In the background, there are red cranes and shipping containers, indicating a port area.
Supporting independence and community connection ๐งก
Easterseals Southern Californiaโs Living Options services provide personalized supportโfrom inโhome care to community livingโso individuals with disabilities can thrive independently.
Three people are standing together indoors, smiling. The person on the left holds an orange plaque with text, and the person in the center is holding it as well. The setting appears to be a restaurant.
Two people standing in front of a "Wall of Honor" with hexagonal plaques displaying names and titles, celebrating Easterseals Champions.
A group of people are gathered in an office setting, some smiling and waving towards an unseen point of interest. A standing banner displays the "Community Partner Program" logo and information in the background.
A group of people are standing in a hallway, smiling and waving at the camera. Hexagonal wall decorations are behind them on one side.
Celebrating 25 years with Easterseals Southern California!
Weโre proud to recognize associates whose decades of service have shaped our mission and strengthened our impact.
Congratulations to our 25โyear honoreesโand thank you for the legacy you continue to build. ๐๐งก
#EastersealsSoCal
Which Black American with a disability has made an impact on you?
#BlackHistoryMonth #DisabilityPride #EastersealsSoCal
Black history and disability pride are deeply connected.
This Black History Month, weโre honoring the leaders who shaped the disability rights movementโand naming the barriers that still exist today. Representation and accessibility matter. Always.
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A promotional graphic for the Lanterman Coalition event titled "Keeping California's Promise: Conversations with Candidates for California's Governor and the Disability Community." The event is on February 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM (PST). It will feature discussions on disability rights, services, and the Lanterman Act. The graphic includes the logos of various organizations and a picture of Tony Thurmond, who is identified as California State Superintendent.
Join the disability community for #KeepingCaliforniasPromiseโa live, nonpartisan candidate interview on the future of disability services in CA.
Mon, Feb 23 | 2 PM PT
Featuring Tony Thurmond, candidate for Governor
Live Q&A included.
Register: https://thelantermancoalition.org/events
A person stands at a podium labeled "The Grand Long Beach Event Center," speaking into a microphone. They are holding a phone in one hand and gesturing with the other. The individual is wearing a pinstripe suit.
A person wearing glasses and a light-colored sweater is handing an object to another person seated at a table. The seated person is wearing glasses and a dark blue shirt. In the background, a person in business attire is observing the interaction.
A lively group of people inside a conference room, gathered around tables with various items. One individual is standing, smiling, and raising both hands in excitement. The attendees appear engaged and cheerful, with some clapping. The room is well-lit, and the atmosphere is festive and energetic.
A group of people stands outside in front of a building with arches and palm trees. They are smiling and dressed in professional attire, with some wearing name badges.
Autism Therapy Services leaders gathered in person and virtually for our Annual KickโOff at The Grand Long Beach, centered on Belongingโbeeโlong. Inspiring sessions, meaningful conversations, a powerful keynote from Aaron Likens, and special awards helped set the tone for the year ahead. ๐๐
A group of children and a teacher are gathered around a large metal planter with plants and a decorative bee pinwheel. They are outside near a building with large windows.
A small child sitting at a table in a classroom, holding a fork with food. The table has a plate with sliced bread and strawberries. Nearby, there is a basket with plates and paper cups. Other children are partially visible.
Every child deserves a place to learn, play, and grow. At Easterseals SoCal, our Child Development Services provide environments where kids can thrive by building confidence, skills, and friendships that last a lifetime. Learn more about how we support children and families: https://bit.ly/476IUtE
The discussion includes the Lanterman Act and the future of disability services, with live Q and A.
Register at thelantermancoalition.org/events
#KeepingCaliforniasPromise #LantermanAct
The Lanterman Coalition event titled 'Keeping California's Promise: Conversations with Candidates for California's Governor and the Disability Community.' Event on February 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM PST. Includes a photo of a person next to text mentioning Antonio Villaraigosa, a former mayor of Los Angeles. Logos of various organizations are displayed at the bottom.
The Lanterman Coalition continues Keeping Californiaโs Promise with a live, nonpartisan candidate interview on disability rights.
Join us Wednesday, February 18 at 1:00 PM PT for a virtual conversation with Antonio Villaraigosa, candidate for California Governor.
The image features a Presidents' Day announcement by Easterseals Southern California. It includes a U.S. flag design on the left and text stating that offices and services will be closed on Monday, February 16.
Easterseals offices and services are closed today, Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidentsโ Day. We take this day to honor the leaders who, over the past 107 years, have partnered with and supported Easterseals in advancing full disability inclusion.
#PresidentsDay
Dolores Tisdale (white blouse) receiving a plaque in a conference room setting with three other individuals.
A person sitting on a blanket indoors holding a baby, with a vintage-style baby stroller in the background and a patterned carpet on the floor.
This #BlackHistoryMonth, Easterseals SoCal honors Dolores Hawks Tisdale โ a civil rights pioneer who opened doors and changed futures.
Read her powerful story โ https://bit.ly/4riEKGg
#BlackHistoryMonth #CivilRightsLegacy #EastersealsSoCal
This image is a promotional flyer for an event titled "Keeping California's Promise: Conversations with Candidates for California's Governor and the Disability Community," organized by The Lanterman Coalition. The event is scheduled for February 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM (PST) and features a live Q&A. The flyer includes an image of a person labeled as Xavier Becerra, described as the Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. Numerous organizational logos are displayed at the bottom.
The Lanterman Coalition continues #KeepingCaliforniasPromise with a live, nonpartisan candidate interview on disability rights.
Today, Feb 13 | 1 PM PT
Featuring Xavier Becerra, candidate for CA Governor
Accessible with ASL & Spanish interpretation + live Q&A.
Register: https://bit.ly/3LPyy9e
