For over 100 years, Easterseals has been a powerful advocate and leading provider of Disability Services, providing essential services and on-the-ground supports to more than 19,000 individuals and families living with a disability here in Southern California — from early childhood programs for the critical first five years, to autism services, daily and independent living services for adults, customized employment services, and more. Our public education, policy and advocacy initiatives positively shape perceptions and address the urgent and evolving needs of the one in four Americans with disabilities today. Together, we’re empowering people with disabilities, families, and communities to be full and equal participants in society.
Our Services
- Adult Day Services (ADS) provides individuals the opportunity to become active members of the community by learning daily living, social and work-related skills.
- Autism Therapy Services (ATS) provides behavior services for individuals diagnosed on the autism spectrum as well as speech, physical and occupational therapy.
- Child Development Services (CDS) serves children from birth to five years of age by providing early education and daycare services.
- Easterseals Camp (EC) provides a week-long, fully accessible camp experience to engage with others.
- Employment Services (ES) offers one-on-one assistance to individuals to secure and maintain work.
- Living Options (LO) provides people with the help needed to live in their own homes, not institutions. Support, tailored to individuals need.
- Senior Day Services (SDS) offers support to seniors with memory impairment and physical disabilities to engage with others
Diversity and Inclusion
Easterseals Southern California’s strength is in our diversity and inclusive culture. We are committed to making sure our leaders, staff, volunteers, and partnerships are as diverse as the communities we serve. Easterseals, in action and advocacy, prioritizes equity, respect and belonging.
In San Diego County
San Diego is home to many of our service lines throughout the county, including Child Development Services, Autism Services, Adult Day Programs & Employment Services.
Our Values
Easterseals Southern California is proud to celebrate our shared values. Our values are intended to provide inspiration, and guide our decision making, goal setting and collaborations. Like our mission and vision, our values are an important expression of how our organization approaches our daily work; and it’s what sets us apart.
Shared PURPOSE
Passion to achieve our mission drives all that we do.
Strong RELATIONSHIPS
Build community through empathy, compassion, respect and trust.
Mutual LEARNING
Fostering a culture to learn from each other’s experiences and insights.
Social ACTIVISM
Creating positive change in the world to achieve full equity, inclusion and access for people with disabilities.
Innovative GROWTH
Leading the way with new and creative person-centered solutions that meet urgent community needs.
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