Kennesaw State University

2-year certificate program designed to offer an inclusive college experiences to students with intellectual disabilities.  Appeals to and attracts high school graduates with limitation in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, whose disability impairs their access to a post-secondary, general education curriculum.  Creates a campus atmosphere of understanding and acceptance for people with disabilities.  Read…

Parent Mentor Certification

Reaching Families with Special Needs.  LifeLine will be presenting a complete series of workshops over the next year that will equip you to advocate for your child.  These training opportunities will help you better understand special education proceedings and other service delivery systems.  Parent Mentor Certification consists of a minimum number of hours of training…

Tennesse respite Coalition

Promote respite services in Tennessee, Build the coalition, advocate for respite services.  to promote and support statewide planned and crisis respite services that strengthen and enhance the quality of life for families caring for individuals of all ages with special needs.  Read more…

SETHRA Hamilton County Transportation Division

It is the mission of Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency to empower families, moving them from dependence to independence, by providing comprehensive services in collaboration with local, state and federal resources.  It is the vision of Southeast Tennessee Human resource Agency to develop programs that respond to emerging needs of Tennessee families and fight the…

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…

National Association for the Education of Young Children

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

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

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)

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…