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JULY 2022

EASTERSEALS CELEBRATES DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH AND THE 32ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) IN JULY!

To demonstrate Easterseals' leadership in disability advocacy, the Network will be celebrating July's Disability Pride Month and the anniversary of the ADA by sharing content and resources on what it means to be a good advocate. Easterseals friend, disability advocate, and author Emily Ladau, will be sending her book, Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally, to National Board Members, Affiliate CEOS, and National Office staff with a personal note as a thank you for our continued commitment to advancing full equity, inclusion and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities.

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DAY SUPPORT SUMMERTIME BBQ!

To celebrate July 4th  —the Norwich Day support team invited all participants and their families to a wonderful BBQ. Good food & great company!

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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME!


Day Support Takes a Trip to Dodd Stadium!

On July 13th, Day Support participants visited Dodd Stadium for a great game and fun food. It was the Norwich Sea Unicorns vs the Brockton Rox from Brockton MA.

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EASTERSEALS YOUNG ADULT SERVICES (YAS) GRADUATION! 

Congratulations to our Easterseals YAS graduates who received their graduation certificates this month after setting goals, overcoming fears and challenges and successfully completing a 6-month program. This impactful program includes career exploration and readiness programs for young adults at our Easterseals Norwich location. The Easterseals Vocational Team helped individuals build confidence, and work experience. At the ceremony, graduates shared their experiences including Career Exploration; Life-skills; Job-Readiness; Personal and Professional Communication; Mentoring and Volunteer Opportunities.

COMCAST/NBC UNIVERSAL & EASTERSEALS ANNOUNCE $25K IN GRANTS AND HOST INTERNET BASICS EVENT 

On July 20th at our Easterseals Windsor location, Representatives of Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern CT will be joined by State Senator Douglas McCrory, State Representative Maryam Khan and representatives of corporate partner Comcast to announce two Comcast grants totaling $25K. These grants support digital training and resources for a program at Easterseals Veterans Rally Point and a kitchen renovation at our Windsor facility. Additionally, in support of our shared mission of closing the digital divide, Easterseals is hosting a valuable community event “Internet Basics.” To read more, click the button below:

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YOU CAN SUPPORT EASTERSEALS CAPITAL REGION & EASTERN CT WHEN YOU SHOP ON AMAZON!

You can choose Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern CT as your charity of choice, and the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate a small % from eligible AmazonSmile purchases to our charity. Simply:



  1. Go to SMILE.AMAZON.COM and log into your AMAZON account.
  2. Click on SUPPORTING tab in the upper left hand side of the screen
  3. Click CHANGE CHARITY and type in EASTER SEALS CAPTIAL REGION & EASTERN CONNECTICUT, then click SELECT next to the name of the organization (see screenshot below)