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…

Estate Planning & Special Needs Trust

What happens when something happens to you? Martin Pierce is Chattanooga’s local specialist when it comes to Special Needs Trust, Conservatorship & Guardianship.   Martin Pierce is a certified estate planning law specialist and has experience in the legal areas of special needs planning, trusts, conservatorships, guardianships, Medicaid, and a host of other legal transactions.     

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…

Orange Grove Centers

Orange Grove Centers is a private, non-profit organization serving adults and children with developmental disabilities. Orange Grove was established in 1953 by families of children with intellectual disabilities in Hamilton County, TN, who desperately needed educational services. 

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!