ADD/ADHD, All Disabilities, Angelman Syndrome, Autism, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Nonverbal Learning DIsorders, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida, test Anxiety, Traumatic Brain Injury

We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) agency providing educational, vocational, outreach and advocacy services to people with epilepsy, their families and their communities.  We are an affiliate of Epilepsy Foundation of America.  Our resources are always free.  Please let us know what we can do to help. If you or a loved one has been newly…

Fighting Depression

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Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the U.S. Current research suggests that depression is caused by a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. Depression can happen at any age, but often begins in adulthood. Depression is now recognized as occurring in children and adolescents, although it sometimes presents with…

Tennessee Poison Center

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Tennessee Poison Center (TPC) is a comprehensive poison resource center located on the campus of Vanderbilt University Medical Center. They are the statewide poison emergency information and resource center for the public and health care professionals.  Each year, opioid medication poisoning causes more than 300 deaths in children and teens. Every 45 minutes, poison control centers…

National Association for the Education of Young Children

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The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work…

Center For Courageous Kids

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Instilling inspiration and empowerment, while enhancing the lives of children with serious illnesses.  The goal of CCK is to uplift children who have life-threatening illnesses by creating experiences year-round that are memorable, exciting, fun, build self-esteem, are physically safe and medically sound.  No child or family will pay to attend camp.   The camp is funded…

Toys R Us Toy Guide

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This guide has different toys that are more useful for special needs children.  There are toys for the development of skills: auditory, creativity, fine motor, gross motor, language, self-esteem, social skills, tactile, thinking, and visual.  This complimentary, one-of-a-kind resource speaks to a child’s individual needs and offers qualified toys recommendations based on research from the…

Career Readiness Certificate in Tennessee (CRC)

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Career readiness Certificates are the key to attracting employers who are looking for specific skills when hiring.  Give yourself an edge over other applicants and improve your opportunities. Job skills are assessed in three areas:  Applied Math, Reading for Informtion,   Read more…

Habitat for Humanity

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Applicants will buy their homes from Habitat for Humanity.  They must have the ability to a 30 year, 0% interest rate mortgage.  The mortgage payment includes principal, property taxes and homeowner’s insurance.  The requirements are:  read more…

Tennessee Disability Coalition

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The Tennessee Disability Coalition is an alliance of organizations and individuals joined to promote the full and equal participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life. The Coalition and its member organizations represent Tennesseans of every age, economic background, political persuasion and disability. Some are disability-specific groups like the Autism Society of Middle…