Clark was diagnosed with TBCK Syndrome at birth, a rare genetic disorder that affects multiple organs. His parents wanted the best care to give him a fighting chance. Clark receives therapies and attends preschool at Easterseals Redwood, accessing all the [...]

Steven A. defies labels. As a self-proclaimed history buff, joining the Easterseals Redwood Work and Grow program at Cincinnati Museum Center was a perfect fit. He enjoys talking to new people, sharing his knowledge with program participants, and leading educational [...]

Don R., an Army veteran and this year’s recipient of the Brighter Futures Upward Mobility Award, never thought he needed help transitioning back to civilian life. After experiencing some challenging times, he spoke with a fellow veteran and realized he [...]

Mia P. came to Easterseals Redwood to earn her GED and wanted to also obtain meaningful community work. Mia was connected to the Booker T. Washington Community Center through our employment services and was a perfect fit. She completed her [...]

As high school ended, Holly felt uncertain about her future. Teachers had doubted her abilities because of her learning disability, and she worried about her next steps. But everything changed when she joined our Project SEARCH program, which helps young [...]

For the past 18 months, Numotion, the nation’s leading provider of mobility solutions, has been a game-changer for the clients of Easterseals Redwood. Their partnership with Numotion in Lexington has not only revolutionized accessibility but has also become a lifeline [...]

Donna’s journey with Easterseals Redwood (ESRW) began when her cousin had a child with autism, and her family turned to Easterseals Redwood during founder Dorothy Wood’s tenure. Many years later, Donna’s granddaughter, Lili, had just started daycare in the Cincinnati [...]

From a young age, Chloe faced discouragement from pursuing certain activities. Unable to play traditional hockey, she opted for field hockey. Despite being told she couldn’t have a child, Chloe discovered she was pregnant just three months later. Uncertain about [...]

Shelley Lozier’s cerebral palsy never stopped her from learning to play the piano – by ear! But it did present challenges that other high schoolers didn’t have. She yearned to be more independent, and to find a job she loved. [...]

When he was young, Stephon Martin was nicknamed “Smiley”. He smiled all the time. He grew up playing football and golf in the fields near his home with the other neighborhood kids. “It was a happy time,” he remembers. But [...]

At just 17, Jessica Habermehl joined the Navy and was assigned to a position in Washington DC as a communications specialist. Months later she got married, and at age 19 had a baby. “My husband was an addict; the relationship [...]