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Convention is coming really soon and we will have Camp Challenge Director, Maggie Denk and her son, Jay coming to our Convention May 20th to tell us more about camp and what exactly they do when they have handicap children come to enjoy a weekend of enjoyment. I am sure she can answer any questions you may have also, so please write them down for us to learn more of these answers.
As all of you know we all collected bottle caps for a project this past year in order to make a Buddy Bench to donate to Camp Challenge. When we delivered, they loved this donated bench as it sits right in the middle where they all can sit if tired coming from cabins, to the pool or their craft cabin. It will get lots of use I am sure. Thank you for helping with this project.
They also have more needs. I asked Maggie to put together a list for me. She shared an Amazon link of needs: https://a.co/9Dlf63T I received this list yesterday and I am hoping you will help also and order from this list and bring your donated items to convention and we can present items to her on Saturday when she shares her experiences with all of our sisters. If you are not familiar with the computer and Amazon I am attaching the list with pictures of these needs to this email.
We are looking forward to this great convention of sharing our love of organizations like Easter Seals/Camp Challenge, St Jude, Wreaths Across America, Homeless, and many others. Please help make 2023 a convention that you will always remember.
Please see attached..............If you have questions give myself a call or you can call Ruthann Richwine, Easter Seals Chairperson
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Judy Heumann was a trailblazer in every sense of the word. As the Mother of the Disability Rights Movement, she broke through and exposed societal and systemic barriers she faced in her own life while remaining consistently passionate about improving the lives of people with disabilities everywhere.
She understood that her story wasn't the only story that needed attention, even though she personally faced being denied a classroom as a child or being discriminated against for a job. Her focus remained on empowering people with disabilities across the nation. Because of her work, essential disability legislation was passed, including Section 504 of the 1972 Rehabilitation Act which “forbids organizations and employers from excluding or denying individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to receive program benefits and services” (HHS) and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Heumann went on to lend her support and leadership to several disability organizations and initiatives, inspiring young people with disabilities to advocate for access and inclusion.
“Part of the problem is that we tend to think that equality is about treating everyone the same, when it’s not. It’s about fairness. It’s about equity of access.” Judy Heumann
The progress that has been made in favor of disability rights would not have been possible without Judy Heumann. There is no question that her impact will be remembered for generations to come.
Read more on the Easterseals Blog: “In Celebration of Judy Heumann”
Team Easterseals
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Easterseals provides opportunities for people of all ages with a range of disabilities to achieve their full potential. Together, we’re changing the way the world defines and views disability. With a network nationwide, we’re proud to serve approximately 1.5 million people with disabilities and their families. From therapy and early intervention services, to camps and employment placement, we help children and adults with disabilities, caregivers, veterans and seniors be at their best as they live, learn, work and play.Watch Easterseals in action, and contact your local Easterseals today to get more details about the services available in your community.
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Easter Seals and ESA have been working together to make a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities for more than 30 years.
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