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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

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) and a great reminder that accessibility impacts us all! When we desig...
05/21/2026

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) and a great reminder that accessibility impacts us all! When we design a world that is accessible for people with disabilities, everyone benefits. A common example of this is curb cuts, which, by allowing wheelchair users to easily access sidewalks, also help anyone pushing a stroller or pulling anything on wheels. Accessibility is not an extra box to check; it is a requirement!

Navigating college with an invisible learning disability came with real challenges, but Sylvie never stopped pushing for...
05/15/2026

Navigating college with an invisible learning disability came with real challenges, but Sylvie never stopped pushing forward. With consistent support through Easterseals Massachusetts’ College Navigator Program, she built the skills, confidence, and routines needed to graduate, pursue her passions, and continue thriving in higher education. Read the rest of Sylvie's story here: https://bit.ly/4tjfSyq

ESMA is honored to receive a $3,000 donation from the Massachusetts Knights of Pythias, the organization that founded Th...
05/14/2026

ESMA is honored to receive a $3,000 donation from the Massachusetts Knights of Pythias, the organization that founded The Bridge Center in 1963.

Accepted by Cyndi Forcier, VP of Development, this generous gift honors a legacy that began with a summer day camp for children with disabilities and continues today across our 22‑acre Bridgewater campus.

Thank you to the Massachusetts Knights of Pythias for investing in our mission and to Jim Popkin of the ESMA Golf Committee for helping make this opportunity possible.

Congratulations to Melissa, Physical Therapist, for reaching the milestone of 25 dedicated years of service at Eastersea...
05/13/2026

Congratulations to Melissa, Physical Therapist, for reaching the milestone of 25 dedicated years of service at Easterseals Massachusetts! Melissa shared, "My favorite part of working with Easterseals for the last 25 years is the way I’ve been able to grow alongside my clients. I love the variety of visiting multiple sites each week, but the real reward is the long-term relationships. There is nothing more fulfilling than helping a client obtain the specific equipment they need to unlock their independence and helping them thrive over the years." We are grateful for your commitment, Melissa!

Interested in a career at Easterseals? Visit Careers at careers.eastersealsma.org to view current positions and apply.

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