Easter Seals Disability Services

Take Action on Legislative Issues Affecting People with Disabilities

Easter Seals assists members of Congress and their staff, White House and federal agency officials, and representatives of other national interests -- as well as citizens like you -- to understand and act in support of policies and programs that help people with disabilities to live with equality, dignity and independence.

Easter Seals' legislative efforts focus on health care, early intervention, child care, education, employment, housing, supports for older Americans, recreation, assistive technology, transportation, and nonprofit organization operations.  

Local Legislation

An event involving all five Easter Seals California Affiliates Monday, April 23rd was the annual Easter Seals California Legislative Awards Dinner.  Every year Easter Seals Bay Area, Northern California, Tri-Counties. Southern California and Superior California take part in a collective effort to recognize and honor members of the California State Senate and Assembly that have done their part to further the Easter Seals Cause: to provide services to children, adults and seniors with disabilities and special needs. 

We are proud to announce the following individuals who were recognized for their unending support.  Our mission would be impossible without friends like you…. 

Senator Elaine Alquist

Senator Darrell Steinberg

Assembly Member Lloyd Levine

Assembly Member Patty Berg

Santi Rogers, Director - San Andreas Regional Center

Jim Burton, Director - Regional Center of the East Bay

Nancy Gardner, Director - North Bay Regional Center

Jim Shorter, Director - Golden Gate Regional Center

 You Can Help!
Join Easter Seals today in educating and informing public officials about issues that affect individuals with disabilities. View Easter Seals Action Alerts and contact your legislators now!






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