Jill’s House Weekend Adventures (JHWA) is an overnight respite camp for children with intellectual disabilities in the form of a three-day camp experience. At Weekend Adventures, children (ages 6-17) create memories and friendships through activities like hayrides, hikes, crafts, games, talent shows, ropes courses, swimming and more.
Improving the emotional and Physical health of extra needs caregivers through proactive, restorative, respite opportunities.
Buddy Break is a free Parents’ Day Out/respite program where kids with all types of special needs (VIP kids) have fun while their parents get a break.
A community group for adults with special needs that provides a time for our friends with special needs to engage in community with one another and read a bible story together! Join Chris as she leads a fun time of community for our friends!
Provides resources and be responsive to the needs of caregivers by providing relief and support services. Formerly known as TN Respite Coalition.
Disability Day on the Hill, which will be Feb. 8, 2017, is an important day for families to share their personal stories with state representatives and senators to help them understand how the decisions they make on legislative issues affect individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
I can’t wait for Disability Day on the Hill in Nashville Feb. 8 and in Washington, DC on March 22. I can’t wait to see my legislators and talk about what we need in the community. I love being there with other self-advocates who want to talk about the same things.
Spread the Word to End the Word is not a political correctness campaign. It is not about censorship. It is all about RESPECT.
My name is Paul Daugherty. My blessing, one of many, is my daughter Jillian Daugherty Mavriplis. She’s 27 and has achieved a lot: High school graduation, four years of college, full-time employment, complete independence and marriage to the love of her life, Ryan. Oh, she has Down syndrome. Almost forgot that.
If your child or family member has Down syndrome, he or she may be eligible for financial assistance to help pay for any medical care, housing costs, caretakers, and any other daily living needs. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers benefits for people who are unable to work or participate in typical childhood activities due to a serious disability. Down syndrome almost always medically qualifies for Social Security benefits, but financial eligibility may be a little more challenging.