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After a life‑changing injury, Manny knew independence would require the right tools and the right support. With help fro...
06/05/2026

After a life‑changing injury, Manny knew independence would require the right tools and the right support. With help from Easterseals Massachusetts’ Alternative Finance Program, he gained access to an adaptive vehicle that opened doors to his community, his business, and a future built on purpose, dignity, and opportunity. Read all of Manny's story here: https://bit.ly/4d4Ko8P

Join us for our next engaging FREE Virtual Accessibility Training session presented by PedalPoint Solutions on Thursday,...
06/04/2026

Join us for our next engaging FREE Virtual Accessibility Training session presented by PedalPoint Solutions on Thursday, June 11.

This session will cover accessible marketing for email, social media, and digital outreach. Explore how accessibility strengthens digital marketing and communications. Participants will learn strategies for creating accessible emails, social media posts, and multimedia content while reaching a broader audience. Register now: https://bit.ly/4cKDbMS

06/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported Easterseals Massachusetts during our last three Giving Days!

Together, we helped people of all abilities access the resources they need to live, learn, work, and play. Your generosity has strengthened life‑changing programs like College Navigator, Job Development & Placement, adaptive swimming, and so much more. Whether you joined us in September, January, or May, we are deeply grateful for your support.

The year is flying by, and for those who would also like to participate, there is still time to make a difference. Your donation today directly strengthens programs that empower children and adults with disabilities across Massachusetts.

On behalf of all our clients and participants, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. https://bit.ly/4uf1PtY

Recently, Molina Healthcare participated in a Teamwork Day at The Bridge Center. Their 40+ team of volunteers transforme...
06/03/2026

Recently, Molina Healthcare participated in a Teamwork Day at The Bridge Center. Their 40+ team of volunteers transformed spaces that our staff, participants, and volunteers experience every day. We are deeply grateful for the time and care they shared with us, and also for awarding ESMA a $10,000 grant to support our Assistive Technology program.

We love partnering with companies that truly are complementary in our shared desire to improve the lives of those who need it most. Thank you, Molina Healthcare team, for your partnership and for making an immediate and lasting impact.

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! ESMA proudly celebrates our incredible Speech and Language Pathologists (...
05/31/2026

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! ESMA proudly celebrates our incredible Speech and Language Pathologists (SLPs) and the life-changing work they do every day.

Our SLPs help individuals find their voices, strengthen communication, build confidence, and connect more fully with the world around them. From supporting early language development to helping people regain communication skills after illness or injury, their impact reaches far beyond words.

Thank you to our dedicated SLP team for your compassion, expertise, patience, and unwavering commitment to the people and families we serve. You make a difference every single day.

Join us in celebrating Speech-Language-Hearing Month by starting your career with us. Visit careers.eastersealsma.org to explore current opportunities.

05/29/2026

Meet Neil, one of the gentle giants at the heart of our new Adaptive Carriage Driving program. This Norwegian Fjord gelding, our largest in the herd, once pulled sleighs through Canadian winters. Today, he brings that same strength and steady presence to every interaction, greeting participants with a soft muzzle and a calm, reassuring energy.

Now, Neil is stepping into his newest role: helping pull our wheelchair-accessible adaptive carriage. With his power and patience, he is opening the door for participants of all abilities to experience connection, confidence, and the joy of partnering with horses.

Strong, gentle-spirited, and ready for what is next, Neil is truly one of a kind. Support Neil and help him continue this meaningful work. https://bit.ly/4s637ri

Patrick knew he would thrive in a structured, low‑pressure workplace where attention to detail is an asset. With support...
05/29/2026

Patrick knew he would thrive in a structured, low‑pressure workplace where attention to detail is an asset. With support from Easterseals Massachusetts’ job development services through a MassAbility referral, he found the right role, the right accommodations, and a team that values his strengths, helping him feel confident, supported, and set up for long‑term success. Learn more about Patrick’s job experience here: https://bit.ly/4whiDmC

When Tate began hippotherapy at just two years old, everything about the barn felt new and overwhelming. Today, with the...
05/22/2026

When Tate began hippotherapy at just two years old, everything about the barn felt new and overwhelming. Today, with the support of The Bridge Center’s dedicated team and a trusted equine partner, she approaches each session with confidence, joy, and growing strength, showing what is possible through patience, connection, and individualized care. Learn more about Tate's therapeutic journey here: https://bit.ly/4uu0Ma2

A heartfelt thank‑you to State Senator William “Bill” Driscoll, Jr. (Norfolk & Plymouth District) for championing the Ea...
05/21/2026

A heartfelt thank‑you to State Senator William “Bill” Driscoll, Jr. (Norfolk & Plymouth District) for championing the Easterseals Massachusetts College Navigator Program. His $200,000 budget amendment, adopted Wednesday by the Senate Ways & Means Committee, strengthens support for college students with disabilities across the Commonwealth.

On the Senate floor, Senator Driscoll highlighted the program’s impact: “This invests $200,000 in Easterseals Massachusetts for its college navigator services… This amendment ensures that students with a unique set of needs receive targeted support. With a 90% success rate... the program ensures students move through their programs faster and transition into the workforce sooner." He added, "This advances fiscal common sense, and this investment furthers our commitment to providing equal access to education.”

We are also grateful to the ten co‑sponsors whose partnership made this possible: Sen. Robyn K. Kennedy (1st Worcester), Sen. Michael D. Brady (2nd Plymouth & Bristol), Sen. Nick Collins (1st Suffolk), Sen. Michael O. Moore (2nd Worcester), Sen. Vanna Howard (1st Middlesex), Sen. Jamie Eldridge (Middlesex & Worcester), Sen. Lydia Edwards (3rd Suffolk), Sen. Patrick M. O’Connor (Plymouth & Norfolk), Sen. Joan B. Lovely (2nd Essex), and Sen. Kelly A. Dooner (3rd Bristol & Plymouth).

Your support helps bring this vital program to more students, improving workforce readiness by strengthening self‑advocacy, time‑management, communication, social skills, and access to essential campus resources. Together, we are helping students thrive in college and transition confidently into the workforce.

Planning for the future of a loved one with disabilities starts with the right knowledge and support. Join Debbie Hsu, F...
05/21/2026

Planning for the future of a loved one with disabilities starts with the right knowledge and support. Join Debbie Hsu, Financial Planner, Tax Advisor, and Easterseals Massachusetts Regional Board Member, for a free 4-part webinar series focused on key financial planning topics, including navigating public benefits, Special Needs Trusts, Investment, and insurance strategies.

Gain practical insights to help support long-term financial stability while preserving access to essential programs. This webinar series is free and open to all, held on the third Thursday of the month, June 18, July 16, August 20, and September 17, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Register here: https://bit.ly/42CxY3s

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