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Providing Services for People with Disabilities and Their Families
Children and adults with disabilities and special needs find highest-quality services designed to meet their individual needs when they come to Easter Seals Nebraska. Teams of therapists, counselors and other health professionals help each person overcome obstacles to independence and reach his or her personal goals. Easter Seals Nebraska also includes families as active members of any program, and offers the support families need.
Employment Solutions
Nebraska AgrAbility helping farmers and ranchers who have sustained a disabling illness or injury, attain financial security and reach their full functional capacity
Nebraska Work Choice assisting SSI and SSDI recipients, using an in-depth knowledge of the system to enable them to make informed decisions regarding employment
Recreation & Respite Solutions
Week-long Residential Camps offering a fun getaway for individuals with disabilities, giving them a chance to be with others facing similar challenges, as well as providing a break for family/caregivers
Mini-Camp Respite Weekends available September through April, similar to the camps, but for a shorter period of time
Alternative Solutions
Nebraska Alternative Financing Program providing low or reduced-interest loans to qualified Nebraskans with disabilities for the purchase of assistive technology (AT) devices and AT services Nebraska Telework Loan Program providing low or reduced-interest loans to qualified Nebraskans with disabilities for the purchase of equipment and services necessary for securing Telework opportunities from home or other permanent remote sites
Support Solutions
Information & Referral researching and guiding those seeking direction regarding a specific inquiry
Outreach providing educational presentations, hosting booths at health fairs and other events, creating and distributing printed materials, to build awareness of the services Easter Seals Nebraska has to offer
Advocacy participating in business and community groups as a voice for Nebraskans with disabilities, as well as building relationships with those of influence who can positively affect change where needed
Youth Transitioning in the form of systems change to make an easier pathway for young adults to enter the workforce and/or adult living
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