New Gateways, Inc. was formally known as the Easter Seals of Southeast
Michigan Gateways Program. The program originally began in August 1992. Four parents and one sister of developmentally
disabled adults joined together in hopes of starting a day program. They presented their ideas of a community day program
to the Easter Seals Board and everyone seem to agree that the idea was a wonderful opportunity.
Shortly after the parents and newly hired staff settled in a facility, people from all over Oakland
County started coming to see and attend the program. The program thrived and overcame many finacial challenges
until 2004.
In April 2004, Gateways broke away from Easter Seals of Southeast Michigan and became New Gateways,
Inc. The program remains intact with an even stronger parents group and the original dedicated staff.
