Stories Archive
Angie
For many years, Angie’s goal has been independence. She’s closer than ever now and can reflect on why she wants to accomplish so much on her own.
Martha
A year of tight restrictions on socializing has cramped Martha’s style. She loves people, but she hasn’t seen nearly as many since the pandemic began last year.
Billy
Umi seafood and sushi restaurant has it all for Billy: a good schedule, a lunch break, and a great crew of supportive co-workers and managers.
Aaron
When a New Haven teenager working to communicate better met a woman in a nursing home four years ago, it was the beginning of a friendship with real staying power.
Jerome, Robert and Alex
New items provided through a grant from Plymouth Congregational Church now enable people to rest better and have more fun at Easterseals Arc’s respite house.
David
After six months on the job at Jack’s Donuts, David loves his job. “I love the atmosphere here,” he said.
Marci
For Marci, 28, living more independently, apart from her parents for the first time, is a new experience, one that she began in May.
Mike
Mike hit rock bottom by his early 20s, and he knew a serious change was in order. Since coming to Easterseals Passages a few years ago, Mike’s confidence and worldview have shifted in many unexpected ways.
Austin, Jonquia and Heather
Easterseals Arc consumers are learning new work skills as they perk up members of Parkview Family YMCA.
Vera
Celestine Ditaway found a a good fit for a new living arrangement – and a friend – in Easterseals Arc participant Vera. At the beginning of April, Vera moved into Celestine’s home in Fort Wayne.
Luke
Luke taps the screen of an iPad, and a tiny machine voice chirps, “fish crackers.” Easterseals Arc staff member Danielle Jones gives him a yellow cracker shaped like a fish. Luke pops it into his mouth.
Ricky
Since August 2017, Ricky has lost more than 65 pounds. He can walk farther. He used to wear size 48 pants; now his size 42s are pretty loose. He once wore 3X shirts; now he’s comfortable in a large.