New Local Resource for Learning & Attention Issues!

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About four years ago, 15 national level organizations serving families affected by learning disability and related challenges collaborated in an effort to pool their collective knowledge in one website.   They recognized that the 1 in 5 who are affected needed a central location to find resources.  www.Understood.org was born.  As the resource achieved national recognition,…

CARTA Care-A-Van Coming to East Ridge

Accessibility, All Disabilities, Eldercare, Employment, Financial Resources, Independence, Independent Living, Life Skills, Recreation

CARTA Brings Care-A-Van Service to East Ridge Citizens Starting September 1, CARTA will bring their Care-A-Van service to East Ridge for qualifying seniors age 65 and older and disabled citizens. This curb-to-curb service will take citizens to anywhere in East Ridge and the Chattanooga City Limits. An application must be filled out and submitted to…

Every Kid in a Park: Free Park Admission

All Disabilities, Community Events, Georgia, Homeschool, Out of State (TN/GA) Resources, Recreation, Tennessee

To help engage and create our next generation of park visitors, supporters and advocates, we are kicking off the Every Kid in a Park initiative. The immediate goal is to provide an opportunity for each and every 4th grade student across the country to experience their public lands and waters in person throughout the 2015-2016…

Horses For Heroes

Accessibility, ADD/ADHD, All Disabilities, Alzheimer's, Autism, Behavior, Blind & Visually Impaired, Cancer, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Developmental Disabilities, Doctor & Therapy Groups, Down Syndrome, Early Intervention, Eldercare, Hippotherapy, Independence, Intellectual Disabilities, Internship Opportunities, Language, Learning Disabilities, Life Skills, Mental Health, Military, Mobility, Occupational Therapy, Physical Disabilities, Physical Therapy, Recreation, Sensory, Speech & Language Therapy, Spina Bifida, Summer Camps, Tennessee, Transition, Traumatic Brain Injury, Veterans

Riding program for disabled veterans provided through Tri State Therapeutic Riding Center’s equine-assisted learning, recreation and therapies for individuals of all ages with physical, mental and emotional disabilities.   For details, contact Denise at Tri-State.

“Just” People, Inc.

Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Employment, Georgia, Housing, Independence, Independent Living, Intellectual Disabilities, Life Skills, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities, Recreation, Transition, Traumatic Brain Injury

“Just” People, Inc. is a private non-profit organization that provides support services to adults with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury and mental illness.  Based in Norcross, Georgia. Services provided include: Social services, programs, and activities Job development and training Transportation

Tennessee Association of Microboards & Cooperatives

Accessibility, All Disabilities, Alzheimer's, Autism, Behavior, Blind & Visually Impaired, Caregivers, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Education & Training, Eldercare, Employment, Financial Resources, Georgia, Independence, Independent Living, Insurance, Intellectual Disabilities, Leadership, Legal, Life Skills, Mental Health, Military, Mobility, Physical Disabilities, Post Secondary Education, Record Keeping, Recreation, Relationships, Respite, Spina Bifida, Supporting Caregivers, Tennessee, Transition, Transportation, Traumatic Brain Injury, Veterans

“A microboard is a small group of committed family and friends who join together with an individual with a disability to create a non-profit organization.” “Microboards and Cooperatives provide natural supports to the individuals who are the focus of their collective energy.  They can also become providers of services under Tennessee’s Home and Community Based…

Camp Koinonia Outdoor Education Program

Accessibility, ADD/ADHD, All Disabilities, Autism, Blind & Visually Impaired, Cancer, Community Events, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Recreation, Relationships, Respite, Spina Bifida, Summer Camps, Tennessee, Traumatic Brain Injury

“Camp Koinonia is an outdoor education program for children  ages 7-21 who have multiple disabilities. The program was developed in 1977 at Virginia Tech as part of a class with the primary purpose of providing a meaningful, experiential learning opportunity for university students while involving children and young adults, some with severe disabilities, in outdoor activities that they would not be able to do…

Special Touch Ministry – Summer Camp

All Disabilities, Autism, Caregivers, Community Events, Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Events, Georgia, Intellectual Disabilities, Internship Opportunities, Learning Disabilities, Out of State (TN/GA) Resources, Physical Disabilities, Recreation, Relationships, Respite, Siblings, Special Needs Ministry, Spina Bifida, Spiritual, Summer Camps, Supporting Caregivers, Traumatic Brain Injury

A Special Touch Chapter is a faith-based friendship support group with regular meetings. Special Touch Chapters enrich the lives of people with disabilities through the exchange of helpful information, resources, mentorship, encouragement, and opportunities for fun and friendship. Special Touch Getaways in multiple states, including Georgia. Special Touch Ministry Camp