Guides written by parents, checked against the sources
Plain-English walkthroughs of the programs, therapies, and decisions Tennessee families run into most. No jargon, no fluff — what it is, whether it applies to you, and exactly where to call.
Start Here
For families who are brand new or totally lost. The first phone calls, the waitlists worth joining today, and what can wait until next month.
Read the guideKatie Beckett Program
TennCare coverage based on your child’s needs — not your income. Part A vs. Part B, and how to actually apply.
Read the guideABA: Pros & Cons
The most-recommended and most-debated autism therapy. Both sides, fairly — plus the questions to ask any provider.
Read the guideTeens & Independent Living
The Tennessee roadmap to adulthood: transition IEPs, ECF CHOICES, ABLE accounts, and alternatives to conservatorship.
Read the guideVocational Rehab
Tennessee’s free program for job training and employment — including Pre-ETS for students as young as 14.
Read the guideMore on the way
The library grows as families ask. Coming soon: TEIS & early intervention, IEPs & 504s, respite care, and more.
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