Resources

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All That Jazz Dance Company

Dance studio in Boaz, AL offering classes designed for sensory therapy and special needs students. Learn More

Autism Support of Alabama

Non-profit providing a family expense reimbursement grant program for respite services, swim lessons, copays related to ABA services, and safety devices that help prevent wandering and elopement. Learn More

Beautiful Rainbow Cafe

Non-profit cafe in Gadsden, AL giving award-winning vocational training to students and young adults with special needs. Learn More

Camp ASCCA

Non-profit offering year-round camping experiences for children and adults with disabilities. Learn More

Camp Blue Skies

Non-profit providing camp experiences for adults ages 21-60+. Camps are located in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolins. Learn More

Camp Sumatanga

Camp and conference center in Gallant, AL offering retreats, summer camps, and other outdoor experiences. Learn More

Darden Rehabilitation Foundation

Non-profit in Gadsden, AL helping people with disabilities find, obtain, and secure employment in order to enable them to become informed, involved, qualified, and well-rounded citizens. Learn More

Down Syndrome Alabama

Non-profit providing educational resources and networking opportunities. Learn More

Down Syndrome Alabama (Gadsden)

Non-profit in Gadsden, AL promoting awareness, acceptance, and advocacy. Learn More

Helping Survivors

Non-profit helping to heal, educate, and empower people who have been impacted sexual abuse, assault, or harassment.  Proud partner of RAINN. Learn More

Family Success Center of Etowah County

Non-profit in Gadsden, AL providing comprehensive and coordinated services designed to empower families to make positive changes in their lives by becoming financially stable, emotionally healthy, and nonviolent. Learn More

Etowah Baptist Mission Center

Non-profit in Gadsden, AL granting emergency food, clothing, and other assistance to individuals and families in financial, physical, and spiritual crises. Learn More

Gadsden Therapeutic Recreation

Gadsden Therapeutic Recreation provides routine activities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Contact staff for details, 256-458-2115.

Joni and Friends

Non-profit offering retreats, getaways, and gospel-centered support to people with disabilities and their caretakers. Learn More

Kerra Brice (Respite Provider)

Provides week night and week end respite care for adults with developmental disabilities.  Contact Kerra at 256-328-5747 for details, cost, and scheduling.

Maranatha Alabama

Maranatha Alabama hosts free monthly events for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Events are the 3rd Friday of each month, except September, at the Rainbow City Community Center from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.  View the webpage for additional information.

Medicaid HCBS Waivers

Home- and Community-Based Waiver Services assisting eligible Medicaid recipients who are at risk of needing care in a nursing home, hospital, or other institution. Learn More

Night to Shine

Non-profit providing a prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs. Learn More

Project Transition

Organization providing long-term behavioral health support and services for individuals who have a history of serious mental illness (including dual diagnosis) who desire a future that is meaningful, living in the community on terms they define.  Learn More

Social Security SSI Program

Supplemental Security Income benefits assisting people with disabilities and older adults with little or no resources. Learn More

The Miracle League

Non-competitive recreational baseball league in Albertville, AL affording individuals with disabilities an opportunity to play sports. Learn More