The Arc Tennessee to Host Family Forums Statewide
The Arc Tennessee, in conjunction with the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, will be hosting forums across the...
Volunteers Needed for the Adult Autism Symposium
GCA Centre for Adult Autism and the Chattanooga Autism Center are looking for some awesome volunteers to assist with the 3rd Annual Adult...
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center's Volunteer Advocacy Project - Fall 2019
Realizing the challenges parents face in advocating for children with disabilities, the Volunteer Advocacy Project (VAP) trains...
State Interagency Coordinating Council Parent Representatives Needed
TEIS is in search of parents of children who are currently receiving services from TEIS or have received services in the last five years...
Partners in Policymaking Leadership Institute
Partners in Policymaking is the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities' FREE leadership and advocacy training program for adults...
Education is Not One-Size-Fits-All
Every parent wants what’s best for their child. We go to great lengths to make sure our kid has access to a great education provided by...
IEP/504 Caregiver Mentoring Program
The Chattanooga Autism Center recently relaunched the IEP/504 Caregiver Mentoring Program. It is a training and advocacy group run by...
Making the Case for SSI Eligibility
In the article below, Tennessee Works and attorney Cindy Gardner outline the basics of SSI and how to get adult children qualified. This...
Cheer Without Fear this Holiday Season
‘Tis the season for dreidels, kinara candles, Santa Claus, and meltdowns?!? For families affected by autism, it can be hard to stay jolly...
A Thanksgiving Day Survival Guide
Thanksgiving …. Ahhhhh. The smells, the feels, the naps. For families affected by autism, Turkey Day may also mean changes in schedules,...
