Federal Support for Inclusive Early Childhood Programs

“The “Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs,” released jointly by the Departments of Education (ED) and Health and Human Services (HHS) on September 14, 2015, states that all young children with disabilities should have access to inclusive high-quality early childhood programs, where they are provided with individualized and appropriate…

Individual Education Account (IEA) – Voucher Option for Education of Students with Disabilities

The “Individualized Education Act”, adopted by the General Assembly in 2015 per Public Chapter 431, creates the Individualized Education Account Program and related accounts (IEA) for eligible students with disabilities to use for educational purposes. The program provides options for parents and students to choose the education opportunities that best meet their own unique needs…

Occupational Diploma Information Sheet

 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…

Journey Educational Services

Journey Educational Services, Inc. Luronda Jennings, Executive Director 423-774-3444 Email rising2succeeed@gmail.com Journey Educational Services provides educational support and supplemental services to students and young adults with disabilities to assist with obtaining a more confident, efficient, and productive way of life.  The mission of JES is to enrich, educate, and elevate school-aged students and young adults…

Transition School

“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…

CARTA – Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority

“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

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:

Chattanooga Brain Injury Association

The goal of the Chattanooga Area Brain Injury Association is to improve the quality of life for persons with a brain injury and their families.  The service coordinator will assist families, professionals, and educators with “filling in the gaps.” Vision To reduce the occurrence of, and empower those affected by, brain injures.

Mental Health Cooperative

-MHC uses a holistic approach, combining evidence-based psychotherapy, intenstive in-home case management and psychiatry into an integrated system of care. Intensive Case Management, Counseling Services, Psychiatric Services, and Initial Admission Assessments. CHILD & TEEN SERVICES We know that a child or adolescent who is struggling with emotional/behavioral issues can create stress within the entire family.…

Employment with a Disability: Benefits to Work

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…