our MISSION Educating and supporting Tennessee brain injury survivors, families, and caregivers. our VISION Uniting communities to maximize the quality of life of those affected by brain injury. our GOALS To meet our mission and head toward our vision, the Brain Injury Association of Tennessee has set goals for the immediate future, as follows:
Does Your Child Like to Play Minecraft? Join Minecraft Club, Saturdays in Hixson. They think they’re playing. We know they’re learning social skills. Sshh, don’t tell!
“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…
Resource Review: The Caregiver’s Notebook by Jolene Philo After just a few months of caregiving for a medically complex child, I had tried several different ways to organize Emily’s information before I arrived at a method that has now worked for us for many years. Recently Jolene Philo shared with LifeLine her new resource, The Caregiver’s Notebook,…
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
This is one of those opportunities that I dream of seeing in Chattanooga some day… “Jill’s House provides respite for children with intellectual disabilities and their families in the Greater Washington, DC area. We serve boys and girls, ages six through seventeen, with intellectual disabilities without regard to race, religion, or ethnicity. Our mission is…
Stressed? Lack Support? Nowhere to turn? Respite may be for you! Project AFFIRM Augmenting Family Functioning by In-Home Respite Management Project AFFIRM is a Caregivers Planned Respite Program. It is a FREE program funded by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. Program goal is to help parents become better caregivers by strengthening…
Many times as caregivers, whether for a parent, spouse, or child, we feel like the sole responsibility lies on our shoulders. Sometimes it needs to, but sometimes, it doesn’t need to. Asking for help is part of learning to be an effective caregiver. “I was ready to accept that I needed help, that asking…
Joni and Friends Family Retreats provide a lifeline to families who want hope and encouragement that will last. You and your family will be blessed, inspired, and make new friendships that will last a lifetime. At both U.S. and International Family Retreat, special-needs families receive encouragement and care in the comfort of a safe and accessible family…
Family Support Program still has funding available in all counties except McMinn. Families can obtain an application at the website familysupporttn.com If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks! Kristi Kristi R. Tankersley, LMSW Orange Grove Center Asst. Director, Family Support Program 615 Derby Street Chattanooga, TN 37404 tel: 423-664-5120 fax: 423-664-5122 The Tennessee…
