STEP (Support & Training for Exceptional Parents) turns 25!!

This year STEP, Inc. celebrates 25 years of services to families in Tennessee affected by special needs.  STEP is the Parent Training & Information Center for the state of Tennessee.  They are federally funded to provide parent training on special education law and to provide support and information to families. Congratulations for faithful service and…

Finding IEP/504 Help in Other States

I am regularly asked the question “Is there a LifeLine near me?” by people who live outside of Tennessee and Georgia.  While LifeLine is a stand-alone organization, there are other organizations who offer services similar to LifeLine’s Special Education Services.   To find an organization near you who provides services through the PTI (Parent Training &…

Miracle League Comes to Chattanooga

The Miracle League believes that Every Child Deserves a Chance to Play Baseball. There are currently 240+ Miracle League organizations in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada serving more than 200,000 children and adults with unique abilities. Miracle League is coming to Chattanooga!

Recruiting Families as Resident Trainers for Children’s Hospital

Project DOCC was approved to start at Children’s Hospital at Erlanger! If you feel that you have some experience raising a child with special health care needs, are willing to share your journey to benefit others, and would be interested in being an advocate in this way, please contact me.