Community Resources
Easter Seals The mission of Easterseals East Georgia is to assist people with disabilities and other special needs to maximize their potential for employment and independence and to broaden their opportunities for full inclusion into Society.
Easterseals East Georgia
1930 B Highland Ave
Augusta, GA 30904
Phone: (706) 667-9695
Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical, and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills, and feel valued by society.
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One-To-One Friendships
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Builds friendships between people with and without IDD, offering social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion.
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Integrated Employment
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Secures jobs for people with IDD, allowing them to earn an income, pay taxes, and support themselves.
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Leadership Development
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Educates and empowers people with and without IDD, to be leaders, public speakers, and advocates.
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Inclusive Living
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Providing a vibrant, integrated living opportunity for people with and without IDD.
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Urban Air Adventure ParkNew sensory friendly jump time for our special needs community only, every First Sunday of the month from 10am-12n (time/date varies per location).No flashing lights, no whistles, low music level, and less crowded. We invite you and your families to join us! Reduced rates available (varies per location). Open to sensory-sensitive individuals, their siblings and caregivers only.
Urban Air Adventure Park
207 Robert C Daniel Junior ParkwayAugusta, GA 30909
(706) 405-4058
The RECing Crew
The FUN starts here! The RECing Crew offers a variety of special leisure and recreational programs geared for ALL ability levels creating the opportunity for you to socialize with your peers and be part of YOUR community.
The RECing Crew programs are geared for those as young as 6 years of age to well into the senior years of life. We have something for everyone; Adaptive sports, art, music, chorus, dance, ballet, tap, social & special events, and much more!
516 Georgia Ave.
North Augusta, SC 29841
803-426-1284-1284
Anchored Souls is a non-profit ministry in Augusta, GA providing hope and encouragement to moms who have children with disabilities and all women who need to anchor their souls in Jesus.706.394.0073 Email: info@anchoredsouls.org
Augusta Autism and Disability Support Group offers families support and monthly activities the whole family can enjoy. Check them out on Facebook and keep up with all the upcoming events on their calendar. For more information about the Augusta Autism and Disabilities Support Group, including meeting times, email Lee at augustaautismanddisability@gmail.com or go to https://www.facebook.com/ateam.chog/CSRA Disability Support CommunityJoin our Facebook page, CSRA Disability Support Community to connect with families all over the CSRA and learn about events happening locally!
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Project Life Saver
Medical ankle bracelet tracker
Columbia County Sherriff’s Office
2273 County Camp Rd.
Appling, GA 30808
706-541-2856
Sensory Friendly
Chuck E. Cheese
Chuck E. Cheese’s is proud to support families who have children with autism and special needs. We now offer a sensory-friendly experience on the first Sunday of every month opening 2 hours early. Our trained and caring staff is there to make sure each guest has a fun-filled visit. The Sensory Sensitive Sundays experience includes:
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Less crowding and noise
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Dimmed lighting
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Show and music turned off or down
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Limited appearances by Chuck E.
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Food and games are offered
Chuck E. Cheese
3435 Wrightsboro Rd.
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-4559
Great Oaks Equine Assisted Programs
Great Oaks provides equine assisted activities that promote the physical, emotional and psychological health of individuals with special needs. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, Great Oaks serves individuals with a range of ages and needs.
Physical Address:
1123 Edgefield Highway
Aiken, SC 29801
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1288
Aiken, SC 29802
Email Address:
info@greatoakeap.org
Phone Number:
803-226-0056
Regal Cinemas
Regal’s My Way Matinee gives everyone the opportunity to experience a movie with the lights turned up and the volume turned down. This becomes a safe space where our guests are free to express themselves by singing, crying, dancing, walking around, talking or shouting while enjoying Hollywood’s latest films! All screenings for our sensory friendly movies will begin at 10:30am on the second and fourth Saturday of the month for a special discounted ticket price!
Regal Augusta Exchange & IMAX
1144 Agerton Lane
Augusta, GA 30909
(844) 462-7342