WHAT IS PARTNERS? The Partners in Policymaking Leadership Institute is a leadership, advocacy and self-advocacy training program for adults with disabilities and family members of persons with disabilities from across the state, sponsored by the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities. WHAT WILL THE SELECTED PARTNERS PARTICIPANTS DO? Attend information sessions by local and national experts…
In January and February, Martin Pierce & Jeffery Babb made presentations to both our Tennessee and Georgia support groups sharing information about Special Needs Trusts, Conservatorships, Guardianships, Powers of Attorney and other related resources. Below are listed some of the resources which were referenced in those events as well as some additional Georgia-specific resources shared…
“Skyuka Hall is an accredited Tennessee Category One school located at the foot of Signal Mountain. We are a K-8 school serving students from Chattanooga and surrounding areas and dedicated to serving students with learning differences and academic challenges. Every student here is unique and to ensure their success we have a 1:4 teacher to…
“Pathway for Healing’s Vision and Mission Our Vision Pathway for Healing envisions that every wounded child have a strong and healthy family, equipped to facilitate healing. Our Mission By using proven research and effective methods, we will provide attachment focused support, resources, education, and training for families and the professionals who support them.
Need Health Care? No Insurance? Call Project ACCESS If you live in Hamilton County, have an income below 150% of the poverty level, have a health problem, and don’t have insurance, Project ACCESS may be able to help you receive the health care you need. Project ACCESS works in cooperation with area Health Centers. Patients…
Educational experiences beyond high school “Next Steps at Vanderbilt University is a 2-year nonresidential certification program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing individualized Programs of Study in the areas of education, social skills, and vocational training. Next Steps at Vanderbilt is now a Comprehensive Transition Program designated by the U.S. Dept. of Education.…
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…
“Call in Hospice of Chattanooga when you or a loved one are faced with a terminal diagnosis or are struggling to cope with pain. We will provide a wonderful team of professionals to surround you and your family with care. Hospice of Chattanooga offers a wide range of services that includes hospice or end-of-life care, plus extensive grief…
Thanks to Attorney Martin Pierce (Martin Pierce Law) and Financial Planner Jeffery Babb (Battleground Financial Advisors) for spending a couple of hours with our families last night sharing the details of a Special Needs or Supplemental Needs Trusts, Guardianship, Conservatorship, and other estate planning topics. Both men have more than 20 years experience in their fields and…
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…
