Easterseals Southern California

Disability Services and Community Support in Southern California

Easterseals Southern California is a nonprofit organization affiliated with the national Easterseals network that works with people with disabilities, older adults, their families, and caregivers. Its work is organized into areas of support spanning different life stages, from early childhood to older age.

Areas of Support

• Autism Services
• Adult Day Services
• Child Development Services
• Employment Services
• Senior Day Services
• Living Options
• Camp

Geographic Presence

The organization operates dozens of locations across eight counties in Southern California. It has more than 3,300 employees serving program participants in that area.

Stated Reach and Impact

According to data published by the organization itself, it serves more than 29,000 people each year and has offered a fully accessible camp experience for campers and volunteers for more than fifty years. It also notes over one hundred years of supporting people with disabilities and their families at all ages and stages of life.

Resources and Training

It offers a resource library, materials on autism, research and studies, and a manual on person-centered culture and practices, access to which can be requested, as well as training related to this approach.

Initiatives and Events

Its events include Strides, presented as its 26th Annual 5K Run & 3K Family Fun Walk to celebrate disability pride, and the Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards (DARCYS), whose first edition featured a comedian as host and which aim to spotlight those changing the way disability is perceived in entertainment and beyond. The organization also shares participant stories, such as that of Valeria, who is preparing to study teaching, that of Ady, a graduate of its Severe Behavior Services program, and that of Dominic, who describes his progress in video editing.

Get Involved and Support

The organization channels public support through donations —including planned giving, donor-advised funds, workplace giving, and stock donations—, volunteering, attending events, advocacy, and outreach. It describes itself as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and affiliated with Easter Seals, Inc.

Location and Contact

1063 McGaw Avenue, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92614 · Phone: 714-834-1111