EASTER SEALS WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA - EASTER SEALS CAMBRIA, SOMERSET DIVISION OFFICE

Children and adults with disabilities and special needs find highest-quality services designed to meet their individual needs when they come to Easter Seals. Teams of therapists, teachers and other health professionals help each person overcome obstacles to independence and reach his or her personal goals. Easter Seals also includes families as active members of any therapy program, and offers the support families need. Medical Rehabilitation: Whether through a birth condition, injury or illness, or because of functional limitations experienced in aging, Easter Seals medical rehabilitation services -- including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-hearing therapy and early intervention -- are the first step toward helping people with disabilities gain greater independence.

Workforce Development: Adults with disabilities looking for meaningful employment find training and placement opportunities through Easter Seals job training and employment services. Adult Senior Services: Extending Easter Seals' medical rehabilitation expertise, Easter Seals adult senior services meet daytime needs of adults with disabilities and older adults while promoting their dignity and independence. Easter Seals partners with families to ensure a continuation of their high-standards of care. Early Intervention: Early intervention is designed to help infants and toddlers work toward developmental goals at the time in their lives when they are most ready to learn and can most benefit from intervention. Qualified professionals work with children from birth to age 3 who are experiencing or are at risk for developmental delays to optimize development and achieve the highest possible level of functioning. Support Services: The Social Services Department offers supportive services for families. This department also provides information and referrals for the larger community. Children's Services (school program): The Easter Seals Western Pennsylvania Linda Lanham Zeszutek School Program specializes in providing quality individualized special education and therapy services to both Early Intervention (ages 3-5) and School Age children (ages 5-8) with autism and multiple disabilities. Recreation: Group activities provide the opportunity for socialization and recreation for persons with disabilities. The recreation program offers specific but separate activities for both children and adults with disabilities at various times through out the year. Residential Housing: Easter Seals Western Pennsylvania - Venango Division provides residential services to individuals with Mental Retardation in Venango County. Contact us to learn more about Easter Seals services.