Caregiver Resource Database

Compassionate Heart Ministries

The Compassionate Heart vision was founded by its Executive Director, Donna Bunce. Donna’s first child was diagnosed cognitively impaired and mildly autistic in 1997 when he was 5 years old. Feeling overwhelmed with grief, loss and hopelessness, Donna prayed that God would give her the strength, wisdom and patience to persevere. As she watched her son grow into a teenager, he began to struggle even more with the lack of friendships, relationships and social opportunities. She dreamed and prayed for a place where he and others with disabilities could find friends, acceptance and a place to just have fun. In 2006, God answered that prayer and fulfilled that dream by leading her to create and establish such a place and it is Compassionate Heart Ministries. Since that time, hundreds of families with children (ages 14-45) with mild to moderate disabilities have found a home and a family of support at Compassionate Heart Ministries! Located in Zeeland, MI.

County Line Church

At County Line, we aim to restore lives by including special needs children in our Sunday morning kids’ program, allowing parents to attend worship services. Buddies are the key to changing the lives of our special needs kids and families. We have a team of Buddies that serve during our 11:00 AM service. They are specifically paired up with a child who needs some extra help in group settings. We offer a sensory room for our Buddies and include them in our services when comfortable and able. Located in Auburn, IN.

Crossroads

Our Special Needs Ministry fosters an environment of inclusion that brings Christ’s love and value to each person. We have a heart to reach those who have been affected by any form of a disability in our church and beyond.Located in Corona, CA.

Dabi Plan

Life has its plans. Do you? Are you ready for the unexpected? What would happen to your loved one with special needs? Now you can be prepared for anything with the Dani Plan. It’s a convenient, user-friendly tool and online file system that secures your loved one’s information in one, secure place. Data encryption technology and two-factor authentication ensures that information stays private. We designed the Dani Plan with your loved one’s needs in mind.

We made it easy to share and edit daily living information with family, caregivers, doctors, and other professionals as needed. It’s a living and breathing document. Making your own personalized Dani Plan provides peace of mind and makes daily living easier too.

Day Solutions Foundation

The Day Solutions Foundation, or DSF, was founded in June of 2016 to cover the cost of community integration outings for all of the Day Solutions clients. Since then, it has grown to cover clients throughout the state of Missouri and brought about many new programs including: Community Events, Athlete Assistance Program, Tutoring, and more – all of which are completely free to participants.

Disneyland

This page provides an overview of the many services and access options available at the Disneyland Resort.

Dutton Farm

Our vision is to create a just-world where you will find dignified inclusion in our schools, workplaces, government, communities, churches and beyond. Located in Rochester, MI.

Easter Seals

Easter Seals has locations all of the United States and focuses on providing resources to parent caregivers to help meet the needs of their special needs family.

Embracing Autism Podcast

Your child is autistic, now what? Parenting a child is often rewarding, but for parents of autistic children, it can be a struggle when communication, finances, or behavior is a barrier. Join hosts Lia & Matt McCabe, an Autistic & ADHD couple raising two autistic daughters and the founders of the charity project AutismWish, in weekly discussions to provide parents with guidance, tips, resources, and a newfound perspective on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Enabling Devices

Working with individuals, parents, teachers and therapists, we find – or invent – the devices, toys and tools that help build more joyful, fulfilling lives. From learning and play, to communications and independence, our products help make the impossible, possible.

Endeavor 21+ Foundation

Endeavor 21+ Foundation is a 501c3 that offers educational, vocational, and life skills opportunities at the safe, diverse, and intergenerational community of the Threefold Educational Foundation in Rockland County, NY.

Exceptional Parent Magazine

To Develop, Translate, and Share Information as Tools for Positive Change for the Special Needs Community.

Family Hope Foundation

Family Hope Foundation is an established 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing resources, activities, support, and funding for therapies to families of children with special needs in West Michigan.

Family Resource Center on Disabilities

FRCD is here to help you:

Learn about your Rights and Responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Make informed decisions about your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Obtain appropriate services for your child
Communicate more effectively with school professionals
Come together with other parents who share your concerns and desires to make a difference
Learn more about Early Intervention and transition services
Effect positive change in your child’s school.
Learn about what he or she needs to lead a productive and independent adult life.
This resource is available in the Chicago Metro area.

Family Vacation Critic

Check out these 12 vacation recommendations for special needs families!

Family Voices

Family Voices is a national family-led organization of families and friends of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and disabilities. We connect a network of family organizations across the United States that provide support to families of CYSHCN. They can provide resources that will help you locate respite care in your area.