Arisbel joined Easterseals New Jersey in 2019, struggling with challenging behaviors, including aggression and hesitation toward new experiences. At the time, she lacked the confidence to navigate tasks independently and step outside of her comfort zone. With the guidance, support, and encouragement from our dedicated staff, Arisbel has transformed her life in ways that inspire everyone around her.
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How A Child With Down Syndrome Can Qualify For Social Security Disability
Written by: Elizabeth Van Arsdall
Parents who have a child born with Down Syndrome and are having trouble making ends meet because of the additional expenses related to their child’s illness can apply for Social Security disability benefits for their child. The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a type of disability benefit, to the parents of children with serious medical conditions. The money from SSI can be used to pay for any of the child’s living or medical expenses, but the parents must keep records showing that the money is spent on the child’s expenses.
AmazonSmile: Make Purchases & Support Easterseals NJ
It’s that time of year again…time to shop ‘til you drop, find the perfect holiday presents, and cross out every person on your list.
Regardless of which holiday you are celebrating, unless you started shopping months ago, you still have a long way to go to find gifts everyone will love.
Is Your Business Website ADA Compliant?
It comes as quite a surprise to many business owners that the provisions detailed in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) extend to websites. Well, it most certainly does!
People living with disabilities have every right to live, learn, work, and play using the Internet, just like anyone else. They know all too well that many companies aren’t aware of updates made to the original 1990 ADA. Their failure to accommodate people who are blind, deaf, living with mobility issues, etc., has made it difficult for people with disabilities to use the web.
Advocate for the Disability Community in New Jersey: Your Voice Matters
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the world hard. Life came to a screeching halt, and for almost two years everything we did, like how we work, our interactions, and even getting food and common household staples became challenges.
For the disability community, life became even harder and the world even narrower. Many with sensory conditions found themselves unable to wear masks and shop. People saw their services shuttered and their hard-won skill progression erode.
Choosing a Support Coordination Agency – What You Need to Know
by Erin Jerome
Support Coordination: Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail
Last year, we talked about how to find the best support coordinator in New Jersey. In order to find these coordinators, however, you will have to first approach a support coordination agency. When receiving
