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…
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…
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…
Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare neuro-genetic disorder that occurs in one in 15,000 live births. Angelman syndrome is often misdiagnosed as cerebral palsy or autism due to lack of awareness. Characteristics of the disorder include developmental delay, lack of speech, seizures, and walking and balance disorders. Individuals with Angelman syndrome will require life-long care.…
National Library Service (NLS) is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding the printed page. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, NLS circulates books and magazines in braille or audio formats, delivered by…
National advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of peope with Down syndrome. Down syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs in one in every 733 births. People with Down syndrome have an increased risk for certain medical conditions such as congenital heart defects, respiratory and hearing problems, Alzheimer’s disease, childhood leukemia, and thyroid conditions. …
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…
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…
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…
The Arc of Tennessee values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, age, geographic location, sexual orientation, gender or level of disability. How to report and write about people with disabilities. Here are some tips: Read more…
