Easterseals Eastern PA

Happy Halloween from all of us at Easterseals Eastern PA!

Supporting a family member throughout their lifetime requires planning and knowledge. Learn from other families about how they are preparing. Free virtual workshops on November 2 at 6:30pm or November 9 at 12:30pm.

Coming in NovemberThe Abilities Virtual Experience connects you with disability-focused resources; live interviews with stars from the disability community; discussion forums to share advice and get answers; workshops with tips and tricks; live chat with other attendees and exhibitors; dance tutorials, adaptive fitness, yoga, service dog demos and more. FREE, but you must register.

We are proud to sponsor the Virtual Walk held by Autism Speaks Lehigh Valley taking place tomorrow. Consider donating or walking the 1.54 miles in support of the 1 in 54 children with autism in the United States. ACT.AutismSpeaks.org/LehighValley #AutismSpeaksWalkLehighValley

We are looking for a part-time Physical Therapy Assistant to work in our outpatient center in Reading. Must have graduated from a credentialed physical therapy assistant program, have a professional license from Pennsylvania and be eligible for indirect supervision as stated in Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Practice Act. See the details and how to apply at http://bit.do/ESEPcareers. Some of our best hires come to us through word of mouth within our network, so please share this post with your friends.

National Physical Therapy Month would not be complete without acknowledging and thanking all the physical therapists past and present who have made a difference in the lives of our consumers. At Easterseals, physical therapists use a variety of treatments and interventions to build strength, improve movement and strengthen skills needed to take on the world and live life to the fullest. Be sure to thank a PT this month!

Hang Time, our recreation program for teens and young adults, starts on Friday! There is still time to sign up and it is now open to residents of Berks County and the Lehigh Valley. Traditionally, we meet out in the community, but COVID-19 requires us to shift to a virtual platform. We ran the program like this in the spring and had a blast coming together through Zoom videoconferencing. We perfected our Zoom skills over the summer and have put together a schedule of fun activities and special guests, so join us for some fun with friends! Check it out http://bit.do/HangTime

The latest edition of our print newsletter is now available online. Catch up on the highlights and accomplishments over recent months at http://bit.ly/FallNewsESEP

Today at 1PM, Frances Wolf, First Lady of Pennsylvania, will be LIVE on the Mikayla's Voice Facebook page to read High Fives and a Big Heart, a book written by kids for kids about having a friend with Down Syndrome. Share this event with your friends and tune in to start a valuable dialogue with children learning in the classroom or remotely at home. #downsyndromeawarenessmonth

The key role physical activity plays in almost every facet of health is well-known yet an estimated 80% of U.S. adults and adolescents don't get enough. Our PTs and PTAs strive to make getting sufficient physical activity the rule, not the exception for our consumers. Join them and commit to increasing your level of activity.

Shop in store or online TODAY and TOMORROW, mention Easterseals Eastern Pennsylvania at the register or online at checkout and we will receive 5% back of your total purchase as part of the Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends event.

Early Intervention (EI) services are available now and have been throughout the pandemic. Providers follow strict federal and state guidance on COVID-19 health and safety practices. Plus, EI services through tele-intervention are an option.

Shop in store or online October 14-15, mention Easterseals Eastern Pennsylvania at the register or online at checkout and we will receive 5% back of your total purchase as part of the Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends event.

Join us in celebrating National Physical Therapy Month and the difference we make in the lives of so many children through our outpatient center in Berks County and the Early Intervention services we provide throughout our service area. A great physical therapist is hard to find, difficult to part with and impossible to forget.