WHO WE ARE
The Ethiopian Eritrean Special Needs Community (EESNC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with special needs and their families. EESNC adopts a family-centered approach, offering culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate information, training, tailored guidance, and referrals. Serving as a dynamic community hub and information-sharing platform, EESNC ensures easy access to vital resources and expertise. All training and workshops are conducted by board members fluent in Ethiopian and Eritrean languages with strong cultural competence. Our sessions are designed to be linguistically appropriate and culturally sensitive.
We also maintain a roster of subject matter experts, culturally competent professionals, and community leaders who act as resource persons and provide referrals, enriching our programs and support for families and individuals with special needs.
Check us out on Candid!
https://www.guidestar.org/
WHO WE SERVE
Looking For Autism Support?
የውስጥዎን የሚረዳዎ ይፈልጋሉ? የኢትዮጲያዊያን እና የኤርትራዊያን ኦቲዝም ማህበር አለንልዎት ::
SERVICES WE PROVIDE
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Learn More
Autism in the Ethiopian/Eritrean Community – Azeb Ataro Interview w/ Tsinat Institute
(Part-1)
(Part-2)
Early Signs of Autism (in Tigrigna)
Author | Identifying Needs of Ethiopian and Eritrean American Parents of Autistic Children
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Aug 2023 |
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06102-7
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Aug 2023 |
Co-Author | Collaborative Program to Support Parents of Black Children Awaiting a Developmental Evaluation
Pediatrics | Jan 2024 |
https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2023-062712
Pediatrics | Jan 2024 |
Upcoming Events:
Virtual Parents Cafe
Date: October 3rd, 2024
Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88154590702pwd=ZFZRN1RHbFc0THBONjBHU25VMml3QT09
Meeting ID: 851 3726 7944
Meeting Passcode: 036448
Monthly In-Person Meeting
Every Second Saturday of the month
Date: October 12th, 2024
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: 14500 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Special Education and IEP Q & A
Every Second Tuesday of the month from 7:30pm – 8:30pm
ወላጆች ስለ ልዩ ትምህርት አገልግሎታቸው እና IEP ጥያቄዎቻቸው/ስጋቶቻቸው የሚለዋወጡበት ቦታ ነው።
Date: October 8th, 2024
Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84324205808?pwd=RkE5SVhUOUF6c1NJZHluVWF3WVl6Zz09
Meeting ID: 843 2420 5808
Passcode: 342063
EESNC Parent to Parent Conversation
Every third Tuesday of the month 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Parenting can be very rewarding, but it can also be very
challenging at times. It can make you feel overwhelmed, confused and isolated.
A great way to meet other parents for emotional and practical
support and make friends with other parents within your community.
Date: October 15th, 2024
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87481177324?pwd=OS9yc3Vkakt5MjhIVFJvV1dQdWIydz09
Meeting ID: 874 81177324
Meeting Passcode: 815590
ABA Q & A with BCBAs
EESNC invites you to join Selam and Yodit on Every
fourth Tuesday of the month from 8:30Pm – 930pm.
ወላጆች ስለ ABA አገልግሎታቸው እና የባህሪ ተግዳሮቶቻቸውን በተመለከተ
ጥያቄዎቻቸውን/ስጋቶቻቸውን የሚለዋወጡበት ቦታ ነው።
Date: October 22nd, 2024
Time: 8:30pm – 9:30pm
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88154590702pwd=ZFZRN1RHbFc0THBONjBHU25VMml3QT09
Meeting ID: 881 5459 0702
Meeting Passcode: 962533