Easterseals Nebraska

What a week here at camp! 🏕️ 🎣🐴🎨

Our campers packed this session full of adventure and fun—from fishing, cooking, and horseback riding to swimming, crafts, games, and even a silent disco! We enjoyed a melodrama, got creative with hands-on activities, and learned all about amazing animals thanks to a special visit from Critter Close Ups.🐒🦘🦔

So many new experiences, friendships, laughs, and memories made. We can't wait to see what the next session brings!

Summer Fun was one for the books! 😎

Our campers had an amazing week at the Girl Scout Hilltop House in Lincoln filled with laughter, friendship, and adventure. From bowling strikes and target sports to creative arts and crafts, everyone had a chance to shine! Campers brought their imagination to life by creating fairies, superheroes, and other fun projects while making memories that will last all summer long!🎳✨🎨🎯☀️

Today is the last day to register!

🌾 Calling Occupational & Physical Therapists! 🌾

Join Nebraska AgrAbility and Nebraska Extension for a unique continuing education opportunity focused on improving care for farmers and ranchers with disabilities.

📅 June 23, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
📍 West Point, Nebraska

This one-day course is designed to help healthcare providers better understand the needs of production agricultural workers and develop skills to provide more effective treatment in both rural and urban settings.

Highlights include:
✅ Continuing education credits approved through APTA Nebraska
✅ Expert instruction from Christine Hutchinson, PT, DPT, CBIS
✅ An on-farm visit to a farm research center
✅ Practical insights into accessible agriculture and rehabilitation

Whether you work with agricultural clients now or want to expand your expertise, this course offers valuable knowledge and hands-on learning opportunities.

🔗 Registration and agenda: https://bit.ly/49Ad4WD

For questions, contact:
📞 308-236-1235
📧 [email protected]

Important information to know about blindness and etiquette.

1) A white cane signifies to the general public that the person using it has low to no vision. Approximately 10% of people who are blind, are totally blind, the rest of us have varying degrees of vision, but our vision isn’t always useful or reliable.

2) Most of us call our cane what it is -- a cane. If someone using a white cane calls it a stick or a pole, then you know that’s their preferred name for it. Please avoid calling it a stick or pole unless you’re very familiar with the person. Our cane is our mobility device, and we use it as an extension of ourselves. A cane represents freedom and independence to those of us using it.

3) No need to avoid common language when talking to those of us who are blind or legally blind. The words see, look, or watch are totally ok to use. These words do not make us uncomfortable because we do see, look, and watch -- only we do it differently than someone without vision loss. If someone tells you they do not like those words, then you know for that person.

4) If you feel we may be in danger, yelling “Look out!” or “Watch out!” is not helpful. We can’t see what to be looking out for or watching out for, nor do we know if you are actually talking to us. Be specific to be helpful: “Hey lady using the white cane STOP there is an electric bike on your left.”

5) NEVER grab, touch, jump over, or move someone’s white cane. That presents a safety hazard to us.

6) NEVER grab, pull, or push someone who is blind or partially sighted. No one appreciates being grabbed or touched by strangers. As we visually cannot see your intention, it can be terrifying for us. Also the grabbing can cause injury. Just use words.

7) Never wave your hand or hold up fingers in front of our face to test if we’re “really blind.” It is rude and disrespectful.
If someone tells you they have vision loss, believe us. No one goes around pretending to be blind, carrying a cane, using magnification and asking for assistance, if they are not.

8)The terms low vision, partially sighted, legally blind, or blind are preferred. Avoid the term “visually impaired” as “impaired” implies a negative. Language is a powerful tool, and we can lift each other up or knock each other down with our choice of words. If you meet someone and they tell you that they prefer that term, then you know for that person.

9) Please be accurate and specific when giving us directions. Example: “Walk about 30 feet in the direction you are facing and turn right before crossing the street” rather than “Walk that way and turn right at the bank.” You may be surprised at how many well-intentioned people tell us to turn right when they meant turn left.

10) Say “Hello.” We take your verbal hello as that nod, smile, or gestured acknowledgment that strangers give to each other frequently throughout the day. When you say hello, it alerts us to your presence and opens the opportunity for us to ask for help if we need it. If tou introduce yourself it helps us make a connection that we cannot do visually. Also, with that hello, you’ve treated us like everyone else and that is all anyone ever wants.


No two people experiencing sight loss or blindness experience it in the same way. We are all unique individuals, so if you are curious about someone, please just ask the person you are curious about so you gain accurate information about that person. Never default to those who we are with. If you’ve met one person who is blind, then you have met one person who is blind.

“Having a disability has not changed who I am, it has changed my interactions with the world.” Gina Martin

Diverse Abilities Programs Inc., offers Staff Training, When we know what to say and do when interacting with people who are living with disabilities, it takes the guess work out and disability is no longer an uncomfortable topic.
Check out our website to learn more about our services and book your training, today!
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🌾 Calling Occupational & Physical Therapists! 🌾

Join Nebraska AgrAbility and Nebraska Extension for a unique continuing education opportunity focused on improving care for farmers and ranchers with disabilities.

📅 June 23, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
📍 West Point, Nebraska

This one-day course is designed to help healthcare providers better understand the needs of production agricultural workers and develop skills to provide more effective treatment in both rural and urban settings.

Highlights include:
✅ Continuing education credits approved through APTA Nebraska
✅ Expert instruction from Christine Hutchinson, PT, DPT, CBIS
✅ An on-farm visit to a farm research center
✅ Practical insights into accessible agriculture and rehabilitation

Whether you work with agricultural clients now or want to expand your expertise, this course offers valuable knowledge and hands-on learning opportunities.

🔗 Registration and agenda: https://bit.ly/49Ad4WD

For questions, contact:
📞 308-236-1235
📧 [email protected]

📣There is still time to take advantage of this exciting (and easy!) opportunity to help bring additional funding to Easterseals Nebraska —and it only takes a minute.

ESN has been selected for the Target Circle Community Giving campaign, which means we can receive grant funding based on the number of votes we earn. 🎉

Here’s how you can help:
1. Join Target Circle (it’s free): https://target.com/circle
2. Shop at Target (in-store or online) to earn votes
3. Vote for Easterseals Nebraska in the Target app or online under “Target Circle”
4. Keep voting—votes reset as you earn more!

Why this matters:
This is a simple way to support the mission of Easterseals Nebraska. The more votes we receive, the more support ESN receives from the Target Circle Community Giving campaign - directly supporting the programs and services provided to so many Nebraskans.

Want to help even more?
- Share this post on your social media
- Let your friends and family know
- Encourage others to check their Target accounts for unused votes

Every vote adds up and makes a real impact for Nebraskans.

Thank you for supporting our mission.

What a week at Gotta Be Me! 💜🧡💚✨

From showing off our skills in cooking class to bringing the laughs at the Melodrama, this week was packed with unforgettable memories. Campers cooled off at the pool, danced the night away at our silent disco, got creative with tie dye, competed in fun games, and showed their talents at our talent show. We even hit the mini golf course for some friendly competition! 🎭🪩🎤💃

Most importantly, campers made new friends, built confidence, and had the chance to truly be themselves. We can’t wait to see you again next summer! ☀️🏕️🌲

Time to introduce the amazing summer staff for 2026! ☀️🏕️🌲

We are so excited for this summer!

🌾 Calling Occupational & Physical Therapists! 🌾

Join Nebraska AgrAbility and Nebraska Extension for a unique continuing education opportunity focused on improving care for farmers and ranchers with disabilities.

📅 June 23, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
📍 West Point, Nebraska

This one-day course is designed to help healthcare providers better understand the needs of production agricultural workers and develop skills to provide more effective treatment in both rural and urban settings.

Highlights include:
✅ Continuing education credits approved through APTA Nebraska
✅ Expert instruction from Christine Hutchinson, PT, DPT, CBIS
✅ An on-farm visit to a farm research center
✅ Practical insights into accessible agriculture and rehabilitation

Whether you work with agricultural clients now or want to expand your expertise, this course offers valuable knowledge and hands-on learning opportunities.
🔗 Registration and agenda: https://bit.ly/4uVTqNh

For questions, contact:
📞 308-236-1235
📧 [email protected]

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