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Our vision is to see children and adults with disabilities in our community, celebrated and nurtured.
2024 IMPACT REPORT NOW AVAILABLE
Eternal Anchor’s 2024 Annual Impact Report, sent to donors in early 2025, is now available to read online. Learn more about the difference our international network of supporters is helping to make in the San Quintin Valley.
Who We Are
Eternal Anchor
In the heart of rural Mexico, our team is building a movement of inclusion—bringing people together across cultures and backgrounds to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are seen, valued, and empowered to thrive.
What We Do
We serve more than 250 families impacted by disability.
Eternal Anchor was founded in 2014 to respond to the unmet opportunity of serving individuals and families impacted by disability in the communities of rural Baja California, Mexico.
Why We’re Here
We aim to heal social divisions.
We work hard to heal social divisions so that all members of our community can be valued, experience belonging, and reach their God-given potential.
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Learning to make pancakes is about much more than breakfast.
For members of Friendship Club Without Barriers, everyday activities like cooking create opportunities to build skills that carry into many parts of life: following steps, measuring, making choices, using kitchen tools safely, solving problems, and completing a task with greater independence.
Here, Teresita works alongside one of our Friendship Club members as she learns what to do at the stove. The goal is not simply to make the pancake correctly. It is to provide the right amount of support while creating space to practice, make decisions, and gain confidence through experience.
These are the kinds of skills that matter because they are useful beyond a single activity. They can contribute to greater independence at home, more participation in family life, and a stronger sense of capability in everyday routines.
And sometimes, progress smells a lot like pancakes. #lifeskills #independence #disabilityinclusion ...
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At Eternal Anchor, we’ve seen firsthand how small, intentional steps can make a big difference for children with autism. Here are some tips to help create a supportive and nurturing environment for a child:
1️⃣ 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Every child’s journey is unique. Celebrate their victories—big or small—and focus on their strengths.
2️⃣ 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲: Consistency can help children with autism feel safe and understood. Establish a predictable daily routine and prepare them for changes in advance.
3️⃣ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Some children may struggle with verbal communication. Be patient, use visuals, gestures, or simple language, and give them time to process and respond.
4️⃣ 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆-𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀: Identify what sensory inputs your child is sensitive to and create a calming environment tailored to their needs.
5️⃣ 𝗕𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲: Partner with teachers, therapists, and support groups to ensure your child gets the resources they need. You are their greatest champion!
6️⃣ 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳: Parenting can be overwhelming. Make time for self-care and seek support when you need it; you’re not alone.
At Eternal Anchor, we believe every child is a gift. Together, we can create a world where all children feel valued, included, and loved. Do you have tips or experiences to share? Let us know in the comments! #AustismAwareness #ParentingTips #Inclusion ...
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Mobility equipment does important work every day. And like anything used every day, it eventually needs adjustment, repair, or a second look. A strap wears out. A support no longer fits quite right. A child grows. A wheelchair that once worked well may need to change as the person using it changes.
That is why members of our Health and Therapy Services team regularly take their tools into the community and make house calls.
Working alongside families, they can see how equipment is used at home, identify what no longer works, and make repairs or modifications on the spot whenever possible. Sometimes the change is small—a different strap, a repositioned support, a tightened connection. But small changes can make a meaningful difference in comfort, positioning, safety, and participation throughout the day.
Another reason these visits matter is that families should not always have to bring equipment to us. Sometimes the better answer is for us to bring the workshop to them. Access isn't only about having the right piece of equipment. It is about making sure that equipment continues to fit the person, the family, and everyday life. #AdaptiveEquipment #DisabilityInclusion #Mobility ...
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