An intensive language-based early intervention, pre-readiness and kindergarten program. Serves children with a diversity of language needs in an inclusive comprehensive program with typically developing children. Our program provides a nurturing learning environment that enhances the child’s development in the following areas: read more…
To strengthen children, adults and families through services focusing on disabilities, early childhood education and self-sufficiency. Our Vision: A community that fosters lifelong independence for children, adults and families. Our Core Values: Respect. Integrity. Teamwork. Innovation. Stewardship. Signal Centers is comprised of six programs – Adult Services, Assistive Technology Services, Baby University, Children’s Services, Child Care…
Tennessee Poison Center (TPC) is a comprehensive poison resource center located on the campus of Vanderbilt University Medical Center. They are the statewide poison emergency information and resource center for the public and health care professionals. Each year, opioid medication poisoning causes more than 300 deaths in children and teens. Every 45 minutes, poison control centers…
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…
Vanderbilt University helps families with disabilities and children with siblings with disabilities. They provide information on positive aspects, challenging aspects, questions about the child with a disability, questions about one’s parents, read more…
Parent and Family Engagement is an ongoing process that increases active participation , communication, and collaboration between parents, schools, and communities with the goal of educating the whole child to ensure student achievement and success. This is through Title 1 to enable all children to stay in school without having many absences. Read more…
VR operates five integrated and interdependent statutory programs that share a primary goal–to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. If eligible, VR could work for you–discuss the imact of your disability on your ability to work, develop a work plan, outlining responsibilities and services…
Bringing the love of God and hope in Christ to special-needs families with support, encouragement inspiration, and community. Get involved today. The mission and vision of Rising Above is to bring the love of God and hope in Christ to special-needs families with support, encouragement inspiration, and community. Rising Above Ministries was birthed in 2005,…
