Easter Ceals disability programs?

Question

Is Easter Ceals closing? I guess, the bigger question is why disability advocacy groups, when so many people with disabilities have access to the Internet?

Answer 1

Easter Seals does a whole lot more than advocate. They actively train and work with physically disabled children and pick up what isn't covered by insurance. The internet is an information source only. Just how could the internet teach somebody to walk?

Answer 2

As for Easter Seals, I really don't know--but htey are not an "advocacy group."

Perhaps you don't understand how advocacy works. Many disabled persons encounter discrimination--or may be illegally denied accomodations in school, or have employers refuse to hire them. Advocacy groups exist to provide help in such situations, besides doing a lot of other things.

The internet is a fine tool--but it has limits--and it won't fource those who are prejudiced against persons with disabilities to abide by the law.

Advocy groups also provide a lot of information to educate non-disabled people about the realities of the disabled community. I hope you'll get in touch with some of them and take advantage of that.

Answer 3

It's Easter Seals-If you know anyone with a disability it is hard for them to get help. Advocacy groups help parents of children who have special needs as well as adults who need help but can't seem to get it or don't know where to go. Easter Seals provides therapy not advocacy. Sure they can suggest where someone might go for a certain need but they can not go with a person who is needed someone to represent them.

Answer 4

Seals, honey. Not Ceals. And your question doesn't make sense. If you need Easter Seal info, here is the web address...
http://www.easterseals.com/site/PageServer

Answer 5

why do you ask? I don't think misspelling qualifies as a disablilty but it certainly should.

Results of Your Giving
Easter Seals primary services benefit over 1.3 million individuals each year through more than 550 centers nationwide, in Puerto Rico and Australia. For children and adults with disabilities and their families, every donation counts. Find out how your contribution makes a difference -- -- review our 2005-2006 Annual Report and financial statement.

For 25 years, Easter Seals has been first among National Health Council members for the percentage (94 percent) of program dollars allocated to providing direct services. For donors, Easter Seals’ efficient use of their contributions also is an important factor when making the decision to support its innovative services and programs.

Easter Seals also meets all of the Standards for Charity Accountability set by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, which includes in-depth evaluations of the charity's governance, fund raising practices, solicitations and informational materials, as well as how it spends its money.
The Story of Easter Seals

Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for more than 80 years. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training for people with disabilities, Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.

Tragedy Leads to Inspiration
In 1907, Ohio-businessman Edgar Allen lost his son in a streetcar accident. The lack of adequate medical services available to save his son prompted Allen to sell his business and begin a fund-raising campaign to build a hospital in his hometown of Elyria, Ohio. Through this new hospital, Allen was surprised to learn that children with disabilities were often hidden from public view. Inspired by this discovery, in 1919 Allen founded what became known as the National Society for Crippled Children, the first organization of its kind.

The Birth of the Seal
In the spring of 1934, the organization launched its first Easter "seals" campaign to raise money for its services. To show their support, donors placed the seals on envelopes and letters. Cleveland Plain Dealer cartoonist J.H. Donahey designed the first seal. Donahey based the design on a concept of simplicity because those served by the charity asked "simply for the right to live a normal life."

The lily — a symbol of spring — was officially incorporated as Easter Seals' logo in 1952 for its association with resurrection and new life and has appeared on each seal since.

Easter Seals Emerges
The overwhelming public support for the Easter "seals" campaign triggered a nationwide expansion of the organization and a swell of grassroots efforts on behalf of people with disabilities. By 1967, the Easter "seal" was so well recognized, the organization formally adopted the name "Easter Seals."

Easter Seals Today
Easter Seals assists more than one million children and adults with disabilities and their families annually through a nationwide network of more than 450 service sites. Each center provides top-quality, family-focused and innovative services tailored to meet the specific needs of the particular community it serves.

Answer 6

It's Easter Seals, and I guess you are asking why there are groups advocating for people with disabilities when they can get on the internet. Well sweetheart, some of my students are so retarded they can't write, read, or talk, so please explain how they are going to advocate for themselves?