CENTER FOR COURAGEOUS KIDS
The Center for Courageous Kids provides camp programs for children with disabilities or lifelong illnesses and their families. Their programs are medically-inclusive and free of cost. They have weeklong independent summer camps tailored to campers’ specific medical conditions as well as Spring and Fall family retreat weekends designed for families to connect and recharge.
​Contact Information
Phone: (270) 618-2900
Address: 1501 Burnley Rd, Scottsville KY 42164
Website: https://www.courageouskids.org/
THE EDISON SCHOOL
The Edison School is a private co-educational school for children grades k-12 where learning is student-centered and is built around the specific needs of each student. Differences and learning challenges are embraced and met. TES is accredited by AdvancED/SACS.
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​Contact Information
Phone: (615) 431-5637
Address: 610 W Old Hickory Blvd, Madison
Website: https://www.theedisonschool.com/
ELEVATE ENRICHMENT CENTER
Elevate Enrichment Center provides dyslexia reading therapy for individuals from 2nd grade to adult, homeschool enrichment, and private or group tutoring services from Kindergarten through High School.
​Contact Information
Address: 2707 US-31W White House TN 37188
Phone: (615) 308-8793
Email: elevateenrichmenttn@gmail.com
Website: www.elevateenrichment.com
EMPOWER ME CENTER
Empower Me offers Day Camps (ages 5-21) which are weeklong during the summer and one day during the year, Respite Events for ages 5 and up, Recreational Programs, and Educational Programs.
Their Adult Program for age 18+ is called Day Dreamers and currently meets Mondays through Thursdays, The Day Dreamers participate in weekly activities which assist with social and life skills.
Contact Information
Phone: (615) 453-0005
Address: PO Box 672 Lebanon TN 37088
Website: www.empowermecenter.com
HAND IN HAND PROGRAM AT POPE SAINT JOHN PAUL II PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Designed for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the JPII Hand In Hand Options Program offers education in a Catholic community, which provides students with the resources, culture, and environment to grow intellectually, spiritually, and morally. Each student’s curriculum is driven by their individualized goals, which provide for a mixture of instruction in general education classes, small groups, and one-on-one. Upon finishing the four-year program, students enrolled in the Hand In Hand Options Program receive a certificate of completion. Students often choose to participate in vocational training or post-secondary education programs on college campuses after graduation.
Contact Information
Email: HIHO lead teacher Kim Shaver kim.shaver@jp2prep.org
Phone: (615) 822-2375
Address: 117 Caldwell Drive, Hendersonville
Website: https://www.jp2prep.org/
HEAD START
Head Start is a program of the Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency. They provide comprehensive services for children ages 3-5. Early Head Start serves children ages 6 weeks to 4 years. They have 3 locations in Gallatin and 2 in Hartsville. There are inclusive options for children with special needs in their least restrictive environment (LRE). They also provide disability support. There is no cost to parents for these services.
Contact Information
Phone: (615) 742-1113
Address: Sumner County Outreach Office 600 Small Street, Gallatin
Website: midcumberland.org/head-start/
HOOVER LEARNING GROUP
Hoover Learning Group specializes in Orton-Gillingham-based dyslexia therapy for children with suspected reading disabilities. They can screen for dyslexia and other learning challenges in both children and adults. They can also train teachers in working with students with dyslexia and now have a full-time homeschool tutorial called Hoover Academy.
Contact Information
Phone: (615) 454-1433
Email: contact@hooverlearninggroup.com
Website: https://www.hooverlearninggroup.com
Address: 141 New Shackle Island Rd. Suite 10, Hendersonville
KIDS CLUB SUMMER CAMP
The City of Hendersonville Parks Department offers the Kids Club Summer Camp for children with disabilities.
Children must bring snacks, drinks, and lunch daily. Preregistration is in April and occurs in person at the parks office only.
​Contact Information
City of Hendersonville Parks Department
Address: 101 Maple Drive North, Hendersonville
Phone: (615) 822-3898