Community Living

Why Choose Our Community Living Support?

• Personalized Skill-Building: From money management and shopping to cooking, nutrition, home maintenance, and personal hygiene, our tailored programs focus on skill development that empowers individuals to live more independently. Participants work one-on-one with trained staff to set and achieve goals based on their unique needs and preferences.

• Access to Resources & Activities: Through partnerships with local organizations, we help participants learn about community events, recreational activities, and essential services, enhancing social connections and overall well-being. By leveraging local resource networks, individuals expand their community engagement and gain confidence in navigating everyday life.

• Family & Friends Program: Participants can invite a trusted family member or friend to serve as a dedicated support worker. This family-driven support ensures continuity of care and strengthens each individual’s support network by customizing services to specific goals and preferences.

Our Specialized Programs

Family & Friends Support

• Our program empowers participants to invite a trusted family member or friend to serve as a dedicated support worker, fostering a sense of familiarity and trust within the home environment. This family-driven support not only ensures continuity of care but also enhances each individual’s support network by tailoring services to personal goals, preferences, and strengths.

Collaborative Workshops & Socials

• We offer a range of engaging, educational workshops on topics like navigating community resources, budgeting, health education, and more. These sessions provide valuable knowledge and skills while building a sense of community. Additionally, our teen socials create a safe, welcoming space for developing friendships and social skills through fun, inclusive activities.

Sibshops (Sibling Support Groups)

• Sibshops are peer-led, supportive groups designed specifically for brothers and sisters of individuals with disabilities. These sessions offer a safe space to share experiences, learn coping strategies, and celebrate each other’s unique journeys. By connecting with others who understand, siblings build confidence, resilience, and a deeper sense of family unity.

Safe & Reliable Transportation

• Staff Vehicles: All Easterseals team members use their own insured vehicles to provide reliable transportation for participants. We conduct annual driving record checks to ensure safety, accountability, and peace of mind for every family.

• Lift Vans: When needed, we provide agency-operated vans equipped with wheelchair lifts to ensure full accessibility for individuals with mobility challenges. These vehicles are maintained to the highest safety standards, supporting inclusive community engagement for everyone.

Professional, Certified Care

• All staff use insured vehicles with annual driving-record checks. When needed, we provide agency-operated vans equipped with wheelchair lifts. Every team member is CPR and First Aid certified and trained in medication management and person-centered care to ensure safe, high-quality support.

If you require more comprehensive full-time support, consider exploring Group Home options.