Recent blog posts

Have you ever wondered how disabilities are perceived around the world?  And who is advocating for change? Well, wonder no more, because in this post, guest-blogger Linda Pelfrey breaks down disabilities in the world in her own unique way. Open your mind as Linda’s words take you on a journey. Shari   On December 3rd,... Read more »

This year’s Thanksgiving will be even more special. For the last two years, many couldn’t come together due to social distancing caused by covid; But now, many are able to gather and celebrate. I’m so thankful for many things, including my family, peace of mind, friends, independence, job, organizations, task forces, boards, and committees that... Read more »

Benewende Zombre was determined to make a good living to support herself and her three children. She turned to Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley (GESMV) for help. She started by entering GESMV’s English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classroom with a wholeheartedness to apply herself and a dedication to increase her knowledge of conversational and... Read more »

Have you ever lost something while traveling on an airline? Perhaps, you’ve lost luggage, a phone, wallet, or even a purse. And, although upset and inconvenienced, none of these things stopped you from physically moving around. If only I could have just lost my luggage when on my fall vacation to Seattle, Washington. The airline... Read more »

I’m so lucky to have many friends who are great advocates; Nathan Turner is one of them. He’s an image of, singer/song writer Nina Simone’s song, To Be Young Gifted and Black! Nathan can discuss and explain what the Stable Account is and how to manage it.  This account is set up specifically for persons... Read more »

For three years, Ricky has been a member at the Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley’s Miracle Clubhouse.  The Clubhouse is a vital community for growth, hope, and opportunity for people recovering from mental illness in the Dayton area. The Clubhouse is committed to ongoing improvement, positive development of strengths, and elimination of the stigma against those... Read more »

I recently purchased an air-fryer and I love it. It’s so simple to use and for me that’s great. I’m not much of a cook due to the physical limitations of my disability. So far, I’ve mastered cooking wings and sausages. My favorite part of my new air-fryer is it requires little clean up and... Read more »

  Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley celebrated their new West Campus Community Service Center in Trotwood with a groundbreaking ceremony that was held on October 28th on its new site located at 735 E. Main Street. Construction of this new facility is expected to begin in November and be completed in the Fall of 2022.  ... Read more »

Slowly but surely, after a long two years of dealing with Covid, the world is at least opening back up to some of the normal activities that we have had in the past. I’m so happy life is resuming to some things that we have enjoyed because I’ve missed many traditional activities.  I have missed... Read more »

Rodney has struggled with vision impairment for most of his life. In high school, his vision began to fade. Once his vision began to fade, he found it difficult to be able to do the necessary assignments needed for school. He started to sit closer and closer to the chalkboard so that he could see... Read more »