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Breaking Ground
The Newsletter of the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities
http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy/breakingground/
Camp Invention
Summer day camp held in Chattanooga at CSLA June 2-6 (CSLA is a K-8 public school in Hamilton County located on East Brainerd Rd. -- between I-75 and Brainerd Rd.)
For more information about the camp and to register online, visit their website at invent.org/camp.
You can register for a discount through January 31, 2008.
Roberta Echols, the special ed teacher who is in charge of the camp at CSLA, is requesting that a child be referred through his or her teacher in order to assess the appropriateness of participating in the camp.
For more information, contact Roberta Echols at (423) 855-2614 or Echols_roberta@hcde.org.
Disability Solutions
A Publication for Families and Others Interested in Down Syndrome and Developmental Disabilities
http://www.disabilitysolutions.org/
Lekotek of Georgia
A network of play places that use adapted toys and computer equipment to provide opportunities for children to have fun and learn along the way. It provides parents with resources and support including toys on loan for families to use at home
http://www.lekotekga.org/default.htm
The Center for Courageous Kids
Mission Statement: "The Center for Courageous Kids(r) is a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation dedicated to uplifting children living with chronic or life threatening illnesses. A stellar medical camping facility, we are designed specifically for the child with medical challenges and his/her family members, at no cost to them. Located in Scottsville, KY our program serves children from ALL across the region (KY, TN, IN, and beyond)!"
http://www.courageouskids.org/
Therapeutic Recreation
The Therapeutic Recreation division of Chattanooga Parks and Recreation serves both youth and adults with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilities. Programs are planned on an ongoing basis. For the most complete and current information call:
Lizzy Hockinson at 423-643-5716 or hockinson_l@mail.chattanooga.gov
Elaine Adams at 423-697-1345 or adams_e@mail.chattanooga.gov
Or check out these web pages:
http://www.chattanooga.gov/PRAC/30_255.htm
http://www.chattanooga.gov/PRAC/30_3028.htm
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