Recent blog posts

Physical activities are a great way to stay active and to provide health benefits for people of all ages.  Some benefits of physical activity can be achieved immediately, such as reduced feelings of anxiety, reduced blood pressure, and improvements in sleep, some aspects of cognitive function, and insulin sensitivity. Other benefits, such as increased cardiorespiratory... Read more »

Work, dealing with COVID 19, managing your bills, keeping up your household, watching the news, making food for your family, taking care of your children, cleaning, staying in touch with your loved ones, are just some of the things everyone does each day.  Some of us might be feeling overwhelmed with trying to keep up... Read more »

Absolutely if it is done safely!!!!  There are many things you can do to help yourself to be healthy like physical activity, exercise, making healthy foods, and being creative.  Emerging research has shown the possibility that engaging in social and productive activities you enjoy like taking an art class or volunteering in your community may... Read more »

Meet Stephanie and how the power of work has empowered her independence. “I just didn’t feel like I was contributing to life,” is how Stephanie used to describe her life. Stephanie struggled with anxiety and depression after the unexpected loss of her mother and she could easily become overwhelmed and withdraw from life. In need... Read more »

All Goodwill Stores and Donation Centers operated by Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley along with our outlet store are NOW OPEN. Our Stores are operating under our usual hours of 8 am – 9 pm, Monday – Saturday and 11 am – 6 pm on Sunday. We have also designated the hours of 8 am –... Read more »

As a partner to the many communities in the Miami Valley and surrounding areas that we have served for more than 86 years, we remain committed to continuing our mission of helping people with disabilities and other disadvantages. This is true now during these difficult times as well as in the weeks, months and years... Read more »

As we celebrate Developmental Disabilities Month, I love hearing stories from advocates and how they’ve thrived to succeed in life. People with disabilities make up a large part of the world today and although often underestimated, the positive energy we’re putting in the universe is, undeniable. Self-advocate, Richard Nunamaker is a man who has never... Read more »

It’s March and you all know what that means?  It’s time for college basketball, better known as March Madness. This is the time when colleges play hard and from their heart in hopes of being called, national champions. Dayton’s very own University of Dayton Flyers homeboys are balling and are number three in the nation... Read more »

To be a model, one must have confidence, especially if he or she wants to walk the runway. Dreams such as becoming a model can often be deterred if you have a disability. Many in the modeling industry are beautiful or have a unique look. The world doesn’t often associate the word disability and beautiful... Read more »

Occasionally, I’ll watch a movie that has a great impact on me. One of those movies happened to be, Just Mercy. Just Mercy stars the incredible, handsome actor, Michael B. Jordan and the amazing Academy Award actor, Jamie Fox. I knew this movie would be intense, but it really showed the ugliness that can sometimes... Read more »