CHANGE

the Way You See Disability
Every day, we make generalizations and stereotype people with disabilities—and we may not even realize we're doing it. Look beyond what you see at first glance and celebrate, don't separate.
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One purpose. One promise.

Every day, we make assumptions about one another based on what we see, from clothing to hairstyles to disabilities. But there's so much more to every single person you meet.

Our purpose is to bring people together and celebrate the fact that we all have more in common than we might think. When we unite as one, we can dispel stereotypes and break down barriers for people with disabilities.
Make the Promise

#CelebrateDontSeparate

Inspired by the American Sign Language symbol for "friendship," the Easterseals Promise is a reminder that we're all united. Sharing the promise moves us one step closer to changing the way the world views disability and ensuring that all individuals are included in every aspect of their communities.

Here's how you can show your support:
  1. Take a photo of you and a friend making the Easterseals Promise.

  2. Caption your photo using the Easterseals hashtag:
    We are linked by the promise to change the way the world sees disability. #CelebrateDontSeparate

  3. Tag a friend in your post and keep the message going.

Get to know some of the personalities behind the promise.

Watch the videos to learn more about their stories.

#CelebrateDontSeparate

Watch Lora's Story

Watch Jayden's Story

Watch Gerardo's Story

Watch Valeria's Story

Watch Mauricio's Story

Watch Maureen's Story

Easterseals changes the way the world defines and views disabilities by making positive, profound differences in people's lives every day. For nearly 100 years, Easterseals has been the indispensable resource for people and families with a disability. Nationwide we are proud to support 1.4 million people offering a wide range of services help individuals to live, learn, work and play.
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