The Change We Want to See: A Model Therapeutic Education Program for Young Children with Disabilities

GEEARS’ Senior Health Policy Manager, Callan Wells, and our Research Manager, Caitlyn Sanders, have been traveling to inclusive child care programs around Georgia to learn about these programs’ unique needs and various recipes for success. In their visits, they gather data and stories to inform their advocacy on behalf of families whose young children have disabilities. But in 2024, Caitlyn and Callan had an opportunity to directly show legislators a day-in-the-life at Apparo Academy, a remarkable program in Augusta. Here, they share their account of their site visit.