Madonna Learning Center is a private, independent and faith-based school for children and adults with disabilities.

Nearly 100 children and adults ages 4 to 40+ years old are annually enrolled in Madonna’s school and adult program. Madonna serves several types of disabilities, including Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, rare genetic disorders and seizure disorders. Educational services are individualized to maximize strengths and address challenges, making its approach unique.

SRVS’ mission is to provide the services that people with disabilities need to live meaningful lives as members of their communities. 

Since 1962, SRVS has been at the forefront of providing services for people with disabilities. 

Its programs include employment, residential, children's services, as well as participation in community activities, family support and more. SRVS supports more than 1,200 people each year. 

Harwood Center is a private nonprofit agency that provides education, therapy and support for Mid-South families and children who have developmental disabilities. Since 1957, they have helped more than 6,000 children with developmental disabilities get a better start in life.

Their program consists of therapeutic services for children age 2 through transition to kindergarten who have a diagnosed developmental disability or are experiencing delays in their development or have behavior challenges.

AmeriCorps Seniors serving as Foster Grandparents have the opportunity to reinvest in the lives of future generations through Porter-Leath. Foster Grandparents have been in Memphis since 1972 and Porter-Leath has been the sole sponsor since 1985.

For the past 50 years, Special Olympics has been spreading the message: people with intellectual disabilities can – and will – succeed when given the chance. With training and competitions in Olympic-style sports, SOGM athletes push hard and play harder. They strive to beat their personal bests, defying the odds again and again. From the local fields and courts to the shining stage of World Games, from swimming to snowboarding, our athletes showcase the talents, abilities, and triumphs of people with intellectual disabilities.

The Department of Exceptional Education is committed to ensuring that every student with exceptionalities receives a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment which will prepare them to transition from school to the global workforce. The department serves approximately 17,000 students and has an instructional force of more than 1,000 professionals.

Because West Tennessee Family Solutions sees what they can do, they believe everyone’s future is bright with the right support and services that meet individuals where they are and where they want to be. Its mission is to enable residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live and be all that they’ve ever wanted. 

The Civitan International Research Center (CIRC) is an interdisciplinary center focusing on the development of the mind-brain through our unique mission of service, education, and research.