EM·POW·ER
(verb) give someone the authority or power to do something; make someone stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.
We empower each other through trust, collaboration, and accountability.
Empowering the perfect job!
Easterseals team member Morgan is working
with an 18-year-old young adult in one of our employment programs. Recently, they began focusing on finding the perfect job.
With an interest in animal care, Petco became a top choice for the young applicant. Morgan started to show her how to search for positions, fill out a resume, and submit applications.
Almost completely independently, our job-seeker found an open position at Petco and applied. Unfortunately, her application was rejected.
But that didn’t stop her. She independently found another open position with an animal shelter in her area. She applied, interviewed, and received a job offer! She begins orientation soon!
Empowering family
Kristin had been working with a family to increase their son’s independence and decrease his reliance on his mother.
The biggest challenge for them to overcome was the son falling asleep and staying asleep separately from his mom.
Kristin worked with the family to develop a nightly routine and a consistent bedtime. Just a few days of implementing the new routine, his parents reported that their son was falling asleep much easier, and was now staying asleep throughout the night - without mom!
The mother couldn’t express her gratitude - it was the first time in 11 years that she slept in her own bed with her husband.
“These impactful moments really make every minute of my job worth it.” Kristin said.