Easterseals North Georgia (ESNG) has dedicated itself to improving the lives of children and families with disabilities and other special needs in Georgia for 70 years. Our mission is to strengthen the health and development of children with and without disabilities, their families, and the greater community with one vision in mind; a world where there is 100% equity, inclusion, and access for all children. We do this by providing early intervention, inclusive high-quality early education, family support, emergency resources, and local and statewide advocacy. We believe that through these comprehensive approaches we are empowering children, their families, and the community to thrive. We believe that every child is born with unlimited potential but it is critical that they have opportunities to nurture their gifts in an environment that responds to their specific needs if they are going to actualize their abilities to their full capacity. The very heart of our work is to build a more inclusive world, one that ensures all children no matter their ability, ethnicity, income, gender, or background are welcomed and provided with every opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to ensuring that they receive the support necessary to participate fully in life. To be 100% empowered, 100% included, and 100% capable of realizing their dreams. Recent research confirms that the first five years of a child’s life are particularly important for the development of the brain, and the first three years are the most critical in shaping the child’s brain architecture. These early years are the foundation that shapes children’s future health, happiness, growth, development, and learning achievement while at school, within the family, and as part of the community. We provide early education and early intervention services to over 5,000 children from birth to age five living in Metro Atlanta and North East Georgia. We also provide support services to their families, helping them reach their goals, become more self-sufficient, and an even stronger support for their child, no matter their income or ability. Our history of using evidence-based programs has helped us achieve positive outcomes for children and families. Integrated teams of therapists, teachers, and other health professionals help each child overcome obstacles to independence and prepare them for the next phase in their life. And every day we thank our families and children for the privilege of caring for them, teaching, and supporting them.
