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About Easterseals PORT Health

We are trustworthy, compassionate partners providing exceptional disability, mental health and substance use services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600 member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is also one of 55 affiliates of the national United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) organization, one of the largest health nonprofits in the country dedicated to individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Learn more about the United Cerebral Palsy organization.

Impact in North Carolina and Virginia

2,600

Team members

11K

Home, facility + community locations

40.2K

Individuals + families served each year

10.2M

Annual hours of meaningful support

A message from our CEO, Luanne Welch

Luanne, CEO of Easterseals PORT Health

The people of Easterseals PORT Health ARE Easterseals PORT Health.

Three words come to mind when describing the people & organization I love & serve: Courage, Compassion & Care.

We demonstrate courage every time we change, grow & do more. As the needs of those we support change, WE change. We don’t always get it right the first time, but we grow together by asking thoughtful questions, listening with humility & respect, and moving forward from our mistakes.

We lead & serve with compassion. Fostering empathy & resilience within our team, our clients & communities. We meet people where they are & move forward together.

We care about the people we support & each other – the whole person. We care all the time – 24/7 – not just during the workday. We face challenges head-on & find solutions – together. We will continue to find ways to show up for the people who count on us every day.

Our courage, compassion & care fuel our commitment to be better & do better. We are dedicated to the IDEAL principles of Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self and Learning & Growing.

At the heart of ESPH is a resilient, sustainable, healthy, purpose-driven organization that is & will be here – day now & forward.

That’s who we are. That’s what we do. I invite you to join us!

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Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! 💻 GAAD is about raising awareness and starting conversations around digital access and inclusion. Website accessibility means designing and developing websites that everyone, especially people with disabilities, can use effectively. This involves ensuring all users can perceive, understand, navigate and interact with digital content.
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We’re proud to share that since our website’s relaunch in December 2023, we’ve met the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA standards. This aligns with most global accessibility regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), to ensure our site is usable, understandable and accessible for all!

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Easterseals PORT Health's 2024 Annual Impact Report is now available! ⭐ 

We’re highlighting the Power of Connection and the meaningful ways our program teams continue supporting individuals and families. With key stats and stories, it highlights the impact we made together in 2024. Take a look and see how connection drives our mission forward at bit.ly/2024ESPHAnnualReport

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Prevention in Action! ⭐ National Prevention Week 2025 takes place May 11–17 and highlights the importance of substance use prevention. 

We’re spotlighting a few members of our incredible Substance Use Prevention Team who support individuals, families and communities in building healthier futures. We’re grateful for their dedication and the meaningful impact they’re making in our communities!

- Read the full story at eastersealsport.com/preventionweek2025
- Learn more at eastersealsport.com/prevention

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Happy Mother's Day from Easterseals PORT Health! 🌷 Today, we celebrate and honor all mothers and everyone who fills a mother’s role with love, care and strength. Thank you for all that you do!

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