History

Local Story

Established in 1939, Easterseals North Texas has been dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities and their families for over 75 years. The organization has a rich history of providing unique programs for various disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and Cerebral Palsy. Key milestones include the formation of Easter Seals of Greater Dallas in 1939, the establishment of Easter Seals Greater Northwest Texas in 1947, and several mergers that culminated in the creation of Easterseals North Texas in 2007. The DFW Center for Autism joined in 2010, further enhancing their services. 

As a nonprofit organization, we are always ready to provide expert help, hope and answers. It’s who we are, and what we have been doing for over 75 years in North Texas.

Easterseals North Texas has a longstanding history in our community of providing unique programs and services for individuals with a wide variety of disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Mental and Developmental Delays.

Our services continue to evolve with the needs of the community, and are provided in our Fort Worth and North Dallas centers. In some cases, we can bring our services to your home.

Mergers and Collaboration
Since 2019, Easterseals Central & North Texas has been part of The Fedcap Group. In 2023, it was renamed Easterseals Lonestar. These collaborations enable the unified organization to offer a wider range of programs and services, benefiting individuals in need across Texas.  

As of 2024 we serve thousands across our service area encompasses 199 out of 254 counties in Texas, covering approximately 80% of the state, with current locations primarily in the Austin area and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

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