ESP
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Q&As
ESP Program Manager Seeks Balance Between Joy, Hard Moments
Katie Barlow is the Athens program manager of Extra Special People (ESP), an organization that supports disabled people by promoting inclusivity through its events and services. Q: How did you get involved with ESP? I didn’t have experience with ESP beforehand; I was one of the first people at ESP…
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Athens-Clarke County
ESP to Host Big Hearts Talent Show at Athens Church
Extra Special People, a nonprofit organization serving over 900 individuals with disabilities and their families, will hold its annual talent show Friday at Athens Church. The talent show will feature acts from 48 participants as part of ESP’s efforts to create transformative experiences for people with disabilities such as autism,…
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Diversity
Extra Special People Celebrates 13th Annual Big Hearts Event
More than 2,000 people clapped, cheered and laughed during ESP’s 13th annual Big Hearts event Saturday afternoon at the Classic Center in Athens. The event raised $250,000 for ESP programs. ESP, or Extra Special People, is a nonprofit organization in Watkinsville that provides year-round programs and support for people with…
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Athens-Clarke County
Wesley, Extra Special People Communities Remember UGA Student Amy Lee
University of Georgia student Amy Lee passed away on August 22 from injuries suffered in a car accident in Michigan. Lee was starting her senior year of college and was involved with Wesley, a Christian ministry in Athens and worked for Extra Special People. Extra Special People serves children and…
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Athens-Clarke County
Extra Special People Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Big Hearts Pageant
Extra Special People’s Big Hearts Pageant raised funds for its many programs and gave kids with disabilities the opportunity to shine onstage on Feb. 11. More than 2000 people sold out the Classic Center to watch participants show off talents like flag-twirling, guitar-playing, and dancing. Big Hearts is one of…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA, Georgia Tech Athletes Work Together at Extra Special People Summer Camp
Athens, GA–“Teammates” is probably not the first word that comes to mind when you think about Georgia and Georgia Tech. However, that’s exactly what they are today as they reveal their design plans for a summer camp for Extra Special People. Georgia and Georgia Tech students will present their designs…