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ECI Southeast March Blog 2025

Hope in the Dark: ECI Makes Progress Possible!

Hope in the Dark: ECI Makes Progress Possible! For many families, learning that their child has a developmental delay or disability can feel overwhelming, but through Early Childhood Intervention (ECI), hope and progress become possible. ESGH’s Early Childhood Intervention Program…
The Caroline School teachers and students gathered around their cake

Celebrating International Women’s Day with Infogain

International Women’s Day 2025 On a daily basis, we at Easter Seals have the privilege of seeing babies, children and adults with disabilities learn to overcome and use the tools that were given to them to become independent. Disability is…

Rare Diseases

Common Questions About Rare Diseases “I knew something was not right when Azeneth wasn’t making any effort at crawling, standing, or walking. And I noticed her shaking before she fell asleep.” – Brenda Saldivar, mother of a Caroline School student…
Mentor Tony Kelly Alvin HS

Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program

Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (RAMP) Easter Seals Greater Houston’s Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program for high school students with disabilities (a partnership with IEL, Institute for Educational Leadership) offers a valuable opportunity for personal growth, skill development, and increased…
Rotary Club of West U (Houston) Annual Golf Tournament

Rotary Club of West U (Houston) Golf Tournament

This year, the Rotary Club of West U (Houston)’s annual tournament will support Easter Seals Greater Houston’s vital High School/High Tech and Employment programs. over 70% of students and young adults served by ESGH come from low-income families and face…
Mentor Brittany Lewis with her mentee.

Mentoring Matters: Be the Difference for Students with Disabilities

Mentoring Matters: Be the Difference for Students with Disabilities A new year often brings a surge of motivation or a renewed sense of intentionality. Do you have a New Years Resolution this year? January is National Mentoring Month and I…
JJ Smiling by a Christmas tree

The Gift of Early Intervention

The Gift of Early Intervention Intervention for developmental delays and disabilities is more likely to be effective when it’s provided earlier in life, which is why ESGH’s Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Program is such a gift for so many families.…
Megan, who uses a wheelchair with AAC tablet attached, and her mom.

Taking Care of Caregivers

Taking Care of Caregivers Each family we work with is unique, with their own set of dynamics, but the one constant they all have in common is the presence of a caregiver. A caregiver is someone who, by choice or…
PT Missy Dafler working with a young client to strengthen her legs.

A Day in the Life of a Children’s Physical Therapist

A Day in the Life of a Children’s Physical Therapist Easter Seals Greater Houston’s Children’s Therapy Clinic provides Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy services for clients ages 1-21 years old with developmental delays and disabilities. Our dedicated therapists have specialized…
Kaden posing in front of the Washington monument in DC.

A Recipe for Success

A Recipe for Success While Texas has one of the highest graduation rates in the country for students with disabilities, it’s still nearly 10 percentage points below the state’s overall graduation rate. Easter Seals Greater Houston’s High School/ High Tech…