ESI - Empowering & Supporting Individuals

04/24/2026

ESI Explore Summer Program is almost here—and there’s still time to register! If you’re looking for a fun, engaging way to keep learning and having fun this summer, we’d love to have you join us. Spots are limited, and the only openings left are in our Monday/Wednesday/Friday group. Register soon to save your spot!

🌞✨ Feeling those winter blues? We’ve got the perfect cure! ✨🌞
Summer is closer than you think — and we’re gearing up for an unforgettable season of adventure, friendship, and fun at the 2026 Explore Summer Day Camp! 🎉

Designed for youth ages 14–21 with diverse abilities, this camp is all about fun, confidence-building, and trying new things. From June 8 – August 14, 2026, campers will join us for exciting activities, awesome outings, and tons of memories.

🗓️ Choose your crew:
👉 Monday/Wednesday/Friday or
👉 Tuesday/Thursday
⏰ 9am – 3pm
🚐 Need a ride? We’ve got transportation available!
📞 Ready to register? Contact ESI today!
✨ Let’s make this the brightest summer yet! 😎💛

04/22/2026

Finally soaking up some great weather—and the smiles say it all!
Today we took a ride to Bruemmer Park Zoo and had an awesome time enjoying the playground, fresh air, and sunshine. It feels so good to be out and about again!

04/17/2026

Best of luck to all of the local athletes this weekend!

04/15/2026

We’re excited to help spread the word about a new autism social group that will be starting! This group is being created to offer a welcoming, inclusive space where individuals on the autism spectrum can connect, socialize, and build friendships in a supportive environment.

Let’s work together to build connection and belonging in our community! 💙

04/14/2026

The weather hasn’t been ideal lately with all this rain, but it turned out to be the perfect day to grab a drink and play some games at Neighbors Health Cafe & Boutique.

04/10/2026

Spring is in the air! Program highlights this week included visits to Buzz Besadny Anadromous Fish facility and The Automobile Gallery & Event Center. We also made pinecone bird feeders, and enjoyed some grilled cheese sandwiches in honor of National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day on Sunday, April 12. 🧀

04/08/2026

🎉Shout-out to Erica for being selected as April's Client Spotlight. Keep shining! 🌟👏

04/02/2026

It’s been another busy couple of weeks! We visited the National Railroad Museum, cooked with Algoma High School students, painted birdhouses, decorated Easter cookies, stitched some cute Easter pillows, and even had time to play Easter “Minute to Win It” games.

We wish everyone a very “HOPPY” Easter! 🐰 Please remember that ESI will be closed on Friday, April 3, in observance of the holiday.

04/02/2026

⚠️Weather alert day: ESI will be closed to all clients on Thursday, April 2nd. Staff can report at 9am.

04/01/2026

Join the ADRC of the Lakeshore for a presentation from the Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired, at The Hub at ESI on Wednesday, April 15.

03/26/2026

Another fun day is in the books as we continue to celebrate National Developmental Disability Awareness Month. Today, we turned things inside out as a reminder that what truly matters is on the inside — kindness, individuality, and the unique strengths each person brings to our community. 💛

03/20/2026

Today we had the honor of celebrating Nita's retirement after 32+ years with ESI!

Nita has touched so many lives with her kindness, dedication, and hard work. Her impact will be felt for years to come, and she will be truly missed.

Please join us in congratulating Nita and wishing her all the joy, relaxation, and adventure in this next chapter.

Enjoy your well-earned retirement, Nita! 🌺✨