EXPAND
Opened new service locations in
Encinitas, Ontario, Torrance,
Glendora and Bakersfield.
Awarded a contract for two HUD homes in Pasadena. The homes, the first in partnership with HUD, serve as residences for participants in the organization’s Living Options service.
LEAD
and improve the disabilities service field
Visited 22 offices Congressional office in Washington D.C. to grow advocacy and partnership.
Presented at and attended, numerous conferences, summits, resource fairs, panels and community events.
CHANGE
the way people see disability
Launched award winning Disability is Not a Dirty Word multimedia campaign. The disability pride themed message appeared on television, radio, billboards, in print, at airports and on streaming services with more than 500 million impressions.
11th Annual Easterseals Disability Film Challenge had a record-breaking 135 entries from around the world.
Sports Partnerships with the Los Angeles Angels, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Lakers, and Anaheim Ducks.
Raised awareness about the power of the disability vote with the “We Are the 25%” campaign.
Easterseals, in collaboration with Floreo VR, won 1st Place for Customer Experience at T-Mobile’s Unconventional Awards for creation of a virtual reality platform with a transportation safety curriculum for children and adults with autism.
THRIVE
by providing the best-in-class infrastructure support to meet the needs of a thriving and growing organization
Celebrated the organization’s new values that guide our collective work: Shared Purpose, Strong Relationships, Mutual Learning, Social Activism, and Innovative Growth.
Partnered with Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions again for an in-store donate at the pin-pad campaign throughout Southern California to support people with disabilities.
Coca Cola, Pepsi, Banana Boat, and Red Bull participated in a portion of proceeds donation campaign throughout select CVS stores in Southern California.
24th Annual Strides for Disability held for the first time at Angel Stadium.