Resources

  • Downside Up

    Downside Up provides creative spaces & experiences that encourage growth, inspire learning, and develop connections for children and their families.

  • Siskin Children's Institute

    Siskin Children’s Institute works to improve the quality of life for children with special needs and their families. Through diagnosis, treatment, and support our medical, therapy, and education programs will help your child reach their full potential.

  • The Learning Center at CCS

    The Learning Center provides a truly individualized, comprehensive, educational program for students grades 6 and up who have more significant needs. Located on the CCS campus, The Learning Center is a 3,900+ square foot, state-of-the-art, learning facility complete with simulated home and work environments and academic classrooms. It is designed for 30+ students. Siskin Children's Institute (SCI) offers consultation and integrated therapy services, and Chattanooga Christian School (CCS) provides the educational and social programs.

  • Family Voices of Tennessee

    Families supporting families of children with special healthcare needs, chronic illnesses or disabilities.

  • Trousdale School

    Trousdale School serves high functioning adults with intellectual disabilities, providing academics and life skills for the purpose of learning independence. At Trousdale School, our vision is “Learning for Life.” We strive to be an authentic community in which students are empowered to continue learning across all dimensions of their lives, both inside and outside the classroom. Because we emphasize real-world situations and the application of knowledge and skills, our educational approach can be termed “life-wide” learning. All students are age 22 or older.

  • Lifeline

    LifeLine, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit parachurch ministry organization that strives to provide support, education, and resources to families affected by disability. Its primary service area is Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia, but LifeLine, Inc. has served families in more than 25 states. All of LifeLine, Inc.’s Board and staff are affected by disability through direct experience or as family members.

  • Family Support Program-Orange Grove

    The Family Support Program provides limited financial assistance to individuals with severe and/or developmental disabilities who reside in the community. Applicants must be full time residents of the State of Tennessee and have a permanent disability that results in significant limitations in daily life.Funding is available to all ages and all income levels.

  • Hope's Haven

    Hope's Haven is a Christ-centered summer camp for children with special needs and disabilities. We provide an environment for campers to grow in Christ, in relationships, and in confidence.

  • National Down Syndrome Society

    The National Down Syndrome Society is the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome. NDSS envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their life aspirations, and become valued members of welcoming communities.

  • Global Down Syndrome Foundation

    The Global Down Syndrome Foundation is a public non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through Research, Medical Care, Education and Advocacy.

  • National Down Syndrome Congress

    The National Down Syndrome Congress is dedicated to an improved world for individuals with Down syndrome. We are the leading national resource of support and information for anyone touched by or seeking to learn about Down syndrome.

    Educate. Advocate. Empower. Inspire.