Dr. Ronald Federici – Care for Children International, Inc.

Adoption, All Disabilities, Autism, Behavior, Crisis, Doctor & Therapy Groups, Foster Care, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Nonverbal Learning DIsorders, Out of State (TN/GA) Resources, Parenting, Relationships, Success Stories, Suicide, Testing & Evaluations

“Care For Children International, Inc., under the Directorship of Board Certified Dr. Ronald Federici (father to eight internationally adopted children), maintains an international reputation in the assessment and treatment of the most complicated neuropsychological, developmental and brain traumatic disorders. Care For Children International, Inc. is committed to providing the most comprehensive evaluation and state-of-the-art treatment…

Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities Education Travel Fund

Accessibility, Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Education & Training, Financial Resources, Intellectual Disabilities, Leadership, Tennessee

The purpose of this fund is to: – assist Tennesseans with disabilities and their families to attend meetings, conferences and workshops held around the country and in Tennessee. – assist Tennessee conferences by providing stipends for people with disabilities and their families, and conference presenters For more information or to download an application form, click…

Tri-State Therapeutic Riding Center

ADD/ADHD, Autism, Behavior, Blind & Visually Impaired, Communication, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Developmental Disabilities, Doctor & Therapy Groups, Down Syndrome, Hippotherapy, Intellectual Disabilities, Nonverbal Learning DIsorders, Physical Disabilities, Recreation, Sensory, Spina Bifida, Traumatic Brain Injury

Tri-State Therapeutic Riding Center offers hippotherapy (horseback riding therapy) services to children with special needs.   Multiple options available – single events, ongoing therapy sessions, etc.  For more details and to learn about specific services, contact Denise Lineberry at Tri State Therapeutic Riding Center.

Milestones Therapy

ADD/ADHD, Autism, Behavior, Communication, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Developmental Disabilities, Doctor & Therapy Groups, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Sensory, Spina Bifida, Traumatic Brain Injury

Milestones Therapy is dedicated to providing comprehensive intervention services through collaboration with families, caregivers and other service providers.  Services may include assessment to assist with diagnosis, direct hands-on therapy, and training and consultation for specialized equipment and home/school modifications. We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of infants, children and adolescents with disorders or delays…

Step by Step Self Advocacy Booklet

Accessibility, Autism, Communication, Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disabilities, Life Skills, Relationships, Special Education, Transition, Visual Aids

This is a phenomenal resource created in England for kids on the spectrum, but it could be used as a template by anyone, regardless of diagnosis.  It is a great resource for parents to walk through with kids, or for a student to work through on his own.  It covers topics ranging from communication, support…

Chattanooga Speech & Hearing Center

Communication, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Doctor & Therapy Groups, Insurance, Nonverbal Learning DIsorders, Visual Aids

“The Speech & Hearing Center was established in 1953 to serve children and adults with communication disorders. For 60 years, the organization has strived to ensure that all individuals with speech or hearing impairments have access to the services and equipment they need, regardless of their ability to fully afford services. To this end, we…

Siskin Children’s Institute

ADD/ADHD, Autism, Behavior, Blind & Visually Impaired, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Developmental Disabilities, Doctor & Therapy Groups, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Preschools, Private/Christian Schools, Sensory, Special Education, Spina Bifida, Tennessee, Traumatic Brain Injury

“At Siskin Children’s Institute, our goal is to make life better for children with special needs and their families. Founded in 1950, Siskin Children’s Institute is a non-profit organization based in Chattanooga, Tennessee that helps children with special needs, families and professionals through four areas of focus: education, outreach, health care and research. 

Finding IEP/504 Help in Other States

Accessibility, Education & Training, Georgia, IEP, Special Education, Tennessee

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 &…

Inclusion Fusion – Disability Web Symposium

Accessibility, Accommodations & Modifications, Awana Resources, Behavior, Church Curriculum, Education & Training, Joni Eareckson Tada, Special Needs Ministry

“Inclusion Fusion is a worldwide web symposium to equip churches to more effectively minister to families of kids with disabilities.  Inclusion Fusion is designed as an opportunity for Christ followers everywhere to come together to share ideas and resources to advance the movement among Christ-honoring churches to serve, welcome and include families of kids with…