Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities Education Travel Fund

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…

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…

Team of Special Needs Ministry Leaders Attend Accessible Kingdom Conference

Such a blessed weekend…I can write words, but I can’t adequately describe it. Worship with brothers and sisters in Christ. Training alongside ministry partners. Networking with peers. Learning from mentors. Solidifying old friendships. Making new friends. Sharing deepest hurts. Celebrating greatest victories. Sorting out accessibility disasters. Brainstorming strategies and solutions for the future. Praying for…

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 &…

Inclusion Fusion – Disability Web Symposium

“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…

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.