National Easter Seal Society

National Easter Seal Society
National Easter Seal Society, the
a US ↑charity organization that helps ↑disabled children and adults. It makes sure that they are treated fairly, become independent, and have equal rights.

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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