Supporting Families, Building Inclusive Communities
The Ethiopian Eritrean Special Needs Community (EESNC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities through education, advocacy, and culturally responsive family support.
Founded by parents who understand the challenges families face, EESNC provides trusted resources, training programs, awareness initiatives, and community connections that help children and families thrive.
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https://www.guidestar.org/profile/shared/4db6a887-d982-4c4d-8b21-29258f07eb38DDA Acknowledgment
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-DDA-Connection-October-20–2025.html?soid=1117796634703&aid=SL2l2xbr778Our Mission
Empower families through education, advocacy, culturally responsive services, and community partnerships.
Our Vision
Create a future where every individual with special needs is accepted, included, and given equal opportunities.
Our Values
Compassion, Inclusion, Respect, Family First, Collaboration, and Integrity guide everything we do.
Our HISTORY
While we officially became an organization in January 2019, the support group that started it all was formed in 2015 by the mom of a boy with Autism.
Montgomery County Honors EESNC for Exceptional Service
→ Facebook video —
https://web.facebook.com/azeb.ataro/videos/1317694262657528/?rdid=LaBkaCedUN4Sd0oT&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fv%2F1MJX9bBcQD%2F%3F_rdc%3D1%26_rdr#
MCPS: 12:04 to 13:42
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7RjbS5dbv4&list=PLC1818794899575E6&index=13
Recognition by Deputy Secretary of Maryland Developmental Disability Administration.
Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) Visits EESNCWe were honored to welcome representatives from the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) to the Ethiopian Eritrean Special Needs Community (EESNC). We appreciate the opportunity to connect, share our community’s experiences, and discuss ways to strengthen support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.