For nearly 60 years, Easterseals has been the indispensable resource for people and families facing disability. We believe that anyone facing a disability can reach their potential and our diverse programs and services support this belief. Throughout the Greater Waterbury, Central and Northwest CT communities, we strive to provide a broad network of services including school readiness education, early intervention, rehabilitation services, vocational services and audiology services. These services assist children, adults and their families to live, learn, work and play as integral members of the community. Easterseals is changing the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives every day. BIRTH TO THREE SERVICES Easterseals provides services for the Birth to Three Program, a State-of-Connecticut early intervention program available to eligible families whose children under age 3 have significant developmental delays or disabilities CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Provides an inclusive, high quality early care and education that promotes a child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth. We offer a full day, year-round program, parental support and a School Readiness program to prepare children for Kindergarten success. CENTER FOR BETTER HEARING Our highly skilled audiologists conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine the nature of a person’s hearing difficulties. EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Employment and Community Services offers a CARF accredited employment program including pre-vocational evaluation, work adjustment training, employment planning, school-to-work transition, supported employment, and job placement services. DRIVER ASSESSMENT PROGRAM We provide thorough driving assessments - both clinical and on-the-road - as well as vehicle equipment recommendations.