Occupational Diploma Information Sheet

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 From the Disability Coalition on Education… OCCUPATIONAL DIPLOMA INFORMATION SHEET What is the Occupational Diploma? The Occupational Diploma is one of three diploma options for students graduating/exiting high school; the other two options include a regular high school diploma (full diploma) or a special education diploma The Occupational Diploma IS NOT the equivalent of a…

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.

Transition School

Academics, Accessibility, Accommodations & Modifications, All Disabilities, Autism, Behavior, Blind & Visually Impaired, Career, College, Communication, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Employment, General Education, Independence, Independent Living, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Life Skills, Mobility, Out of State (TN/GA) Resources, Physical Disabilities, Post Secondary Education, Special Education, Transition, Transportation

“UDS Transition School helps high school students with a range of disabilities prepare for the future. We teach life skills that enable them to live more independently, better informed and with greater confidence in their abilities. The knowledge gained at the Transition School empowers these young adults to find competitive employment and become contributing members…

“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

Camp Barnabas

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Camp Barnabas is a unique ministry providing Christian camping experiences to people with special needs and to their siblings. The program exists to offer life-changing experiences to campers and to the people who serve them. Utilizing the camp venue, our organization provides ministry and social experiences that increase spiritual knowledge and increase human dignity to…

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…

CARTA – Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority

Accessibility, All Disabilities, Blind & Visually Impaired, Career, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Education & Training, Employment, Independence, Independent Living, Intellectual Disabilities, Life Skills, Mobility, Physical Disabilities, Post Secondary Education, Special Education, Tennessee, Transition, Transportation

“CARTA Care-A-Van service is available to residents and visitors in CARTA’s service area who due to injury, illness or functional incapacity of a temporary or permanent nature, are unable to use CARTA’s fixed route transit vehicles. Care-A-Van service requires an application and physician’s statement to verify eligibility in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act…

Brain Injury Association of Tennessee

Caregivers, Durable Medical Supplies, Education & Training, Physical Disabilities, Respite, Service Dogs, Special Education, Supporting Caregivers, Tennessee, Traumatic Brain Injury, Veterans

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:

Camp Koinonia Outdoor Education Program

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“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…

Employment with a Disability: Benefits to Work

Accessibility, Accommodations & Modifications, All Disabilities, Autism, Blind & Visually Impaired, Cancer, Career, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Employment, Financial Resources, Independent Living, Intellectual Disabilities, Life Skills, Physical Disabilities, Special Education, Tennessee, Transition

If you are hesitant about pursuing work goals because of concerns about your benefits, Benefits to Work can help at absolutely no charge to you! Are you currently getting benefits and interested in returning to work? Our Mission Statement: To promote self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities by alleviating significant obstacles faced when going to work…