The Fall 2017 Special Needs Directory: Your One-Stop Source for Birmingham's Kids with Special Needs
Published: March 1, 2017
Following is an abbreviated list of resources and services, both local and national, made available to Alabama residents who have children with special needs. There are a number of services offered throughout the state for parents with children with disabilities, from inclusive school care programs to music and sports teams and classes.
If you know of an organization or service that should be included in the next special needs directory online in March 2018, please e-mail editor@birminghamparent.com or fax to 205-987-7600 for updating in the next directory.
INFORMATION
Ady’s Army
404-957-0090
Serving God by serving special needs families.
Alabama Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments
205-422-5826
Provides educational, social and recreational opportunities for families with children who are blind or have low vision, including children with multiple disabilities.
Alabama Council for
Developmental Disabilities
334-242-3973 or 800-232-2158
Provides educational resources for individuals with special needs and their families.
Alabama Disabilities
Advocacy Program (ADAP)
800-826-1675
205-348-4928
Provides free legal services for disabled individuals who qualify.
American Heart Association
205-510-1500
Autism Society of Alabama
877-428-8476 or 205-383-1674
The Autism Society of Alabama is a nonprofit advocacy group with the mission of improving services for those on the Autism Spectrum.
Birmingham Collat Jewish Family Services
205-879-3438
Confidential counseling and social service support for individuals and families experiencing challenges in coping with some aspect or situation in their life.
Disability Rights & Resources
205-685-0570
We empower people with disABILITIES to fully participate in the community.
Regional Poison Control Center
http://www.childresnal.org/rpcc
800-222-1222
A fully accredited poison center by the American Association of Poison Control Centers, providing 24/7, toll-free access to life-saving information.
Parent Connection Network of Alabama
http://www.rehab.alabama.gov/crs
800-441-7607 or 334-293-7500
A statewide network of families who have children with special health care needs or disabilities and who are willing to share their experiences with other families.
United Way of Central Alabama – Information and Referral Center
205-251-5131
A community resource directory of services in Shelby, Jefferson, Walker, Blount, and St. Clair counties.
CHILDCARE/DAYCARE
Childcare Resources, Birmingham
205-945-0018 or 800-822-2734
Assists parents with children with special needs in locating childcare and information.
United Ability – Hand in Hand Early Learning Program
205-944-3939
A learning program for children 6 weeks through age 4 for children with and without disabilities to maximize each child’s intellectual, physical and emotional health.
EDUCATION
Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind
256-761-3660
Alabama Parent Education Center
334-567-2252
http://www.alabamaparentcenter.com
A nonprofit 501c3 dedicated to improving parental involvement and engagement. APEC provides training, information, support to improve the quality of parental involvement in AL families, schools, and communities.
Community Outreach Special Education PTA
The Community Outreach Special Education Parent Teacher Association is a member of the Birmingham Council of PTAs.
Down Syndrome Alabama
http://www.downsyndromealabama.org
205-988-0810
Promotes awareness, acceptable and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome of all ages, their families, educators, health professionals, service providers and community.
Epilepsy Foundation of Alabama
251-371-0170
Provides FREE support services to persons with epilepsy and their families.
Family Voices of Alabama
877-771-3862
The state affiliate of Family Voices, a national grassroots network of families, friends and professional partners who care about children and youth with special health care needs.
The Horizons School
800-822-6242
The Horizons School is a post-secondary program that teaches independent living, social and career skills to young adults, ages 18-26, with learning disabilities.
Jefferson County Child Development Council Inc.
HeadStart/Early HeadStart
205-379-6067
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
205-870-4181
http://lindamoodbell.com/location/birmingham-alabama-learning-center
McDonald Academy
At Mt. Brook Baptist Church
, 205-767-7148
205-767-6968
Based on an assessment of your child’s diverse needs and special abilities, our school program offers a comprehensive curriculum and supportive environment designed for remedial, grade-level and accelerated instruction
PAL – Alabama’s Parenting Assistance Line
866-962-3030
Provides helpful assistance to moms, dads, grandparents, and relatives whose children are age birth through adolescence.
Southeastern Diabetes Education Services
205-402-0415
http://www.southeasterndiabetes.org
Spring Valley School
205-423-8660
http://www.springvalleyschool.org
Spring Valley School’s mission is educating students with learning differences, such as dyslexia and ADHD. Serving students from all areas of Jefferson and Shelby counties.
Upper Limit Learning Center
205-783-5103
http://www.upperlimitlearning.com
Enriching learning, shaping futures. We tutor K-12 students, provide homework help, conduct ACT/SAT prep session, fill in learning gaps and much more
VSA Arts of Alabama
205-307-6300 ext. 3
A statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing opportunities in the arts for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities.
FINANCIAL/INSURANCE/LEGAL
Alabama Family Trust
mbradford@alabamafamilytrust.com
205-313-3915
http://www.alabamafamilytrust.com
A nonprofit special needs trust that holds and administers money for the disabled so they are able to become eligible and maintain government benefits for which they would otherwise be financially ineligible.
AllKids
800-252-1818
Provides insurance for eligible children younger than 19.
Bradford & Holliman, LLC
http://www.bradfordholliman.com
205-663-0281
Estate and long-term care planning for young families, blended families, the disabled, empty nesters & the elderly.
Easter Seals – Medical Assistance Grant
http://www.eastersealsbham.org
205-942-6277
Assists in paying for medical requirements of children and adults who have disabilities, and those unable to provide for their own needs.
Medicaid of Alabama
http://www.medicaid.alabama.gov
800-362-1504
Special Needs Alliance
Katherine Barr, Sirote and Permutt
kbarr@sirote.com
205-930-45147
A nationwide educational organization for attorneys with advanced knowledge & experience in laws affecting persons with disabilities. Barr is Alabama’s first attorney selected for membership.
HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
4 Paws for Ability
http://www.4pawsforability.org
937-374-0385
Service dogs (including seizure dogs, autism dogs, hearing dogs, and others) are made available to help increase community acceptance and participation of people with disabilities.
Alabama Head Injury Foundation
http://www.ahif.org
205-823-3818
Alabama Pediatric Therapy Services LLC
256-504-6097
http://www.alpediatrictherapy.com
Alabama Pediatric Therapy Services LLC is a specialized outpatient clinic providing occupational and speech therapy to children with special needs.
Alabama Relay Center
800-676-3777
Communication systems for the visually impaired and hearing impaired
ARC
http://www.thearcofalabama.org
866-243-9557
The Arc of Alabama, Inc. is a statewide volunteer membership organization which advocates for people with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
The Arc of Jefferson County
205-856-2912
The Arc of Shelby County
http://www.thearcofshelby.org
205-664-9313
Provides support and services that empower individuals with developmental disabilities and delays and their families throughout their lifespan to live happy, successful and productive lives.
Behavioral ONE
205-233-1414
An assessment and treatment center offering evidence-based services in behavior analysis, speech pathology and clinical psychology for children with Autism, developmental and learning disabilities.
The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs
205-879-3417
Provides early intervention services including physical, occupational and speech therapies and early childhood special education to children 3 and younger with special needs.
Brookwood Baptist Health
Five locations in Central Alabama
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
Birminbgham, AL
Citizens Baptist Medical Center
Talladega, AL
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
Alabaster, AL
Walker Baptist Medical Center
Jasper, AL
205-877-2726
With five hospitals throughout central Alabama, hundreds of specialists and countless ways to customize your experience, Brookwood Baptist Health is a community of care dedicated to making your new beginning a happy one.
The Charity League Hearing & Speech Center
http://www.childresnal.org/hearingandspeech
205-638-9149
Provides speech and audiology services to patients having or suspected of having any of the communication or hearing disorders possible in the pediatric population.
Child-Adolescent Partners, LLC
205-991-7226
http://www.childadolescentpartners.com
Provides evidence-based professional counseling services to children, adolescents and adults throughout central Alabama.
Child’s Play Therapy Center LLC
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services
http://www.childsplaytherapycenter.com
205-978-9939
Occupational, physical, speech and music therapy, along with academic tutoring. Experienced loving staff and facility just for kids.
Children’s of Alabama
205-638-9100
Children’s of Alabama has provided specialized medical care for ill and injured children since 1911, offering inpatient, outpatient, and primary care services throughout Alabama.
Children’s of Alabama
Adolescent Medicine Clinic
205-638-9231
The Adolescent Health Center serves patients ages 11-21 years of age. Services include primary care, eating disorders, nutrition, reproductive health, acne and ADHD.
Children’s of Alabama Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Department
Hospital: 205-638-9645
Clinic: 205-638-6289
Provides hospital and outpatient therapy services for children to support development, movement, play and daily activities.
Children’s Rehabilitation Service
205-290-4550
Children’s Rehabilitation Service is a statewide organization of professionals providing quality medical, rehabilitative, coordination and support services for children with special health care needs and their families.
Children’s of Alabama Hearing and Speech
205-638-9149
Diagnostic and rehabilitative speech / language and audiology services are provided to inpatients and outpatients suspected of having any of the communication or hearing disorders possible in the pediatric population.
Medical Autism Clinic and The Developmental Medicine Clinic
205-638-5277
Medical Autism Clinic serves children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, offering a variety of special evaluations. Developmental Medicine Clinic serves children with concerns related to development, behavior, social skills & learning.
Children’s of Alabama Newborn Follow-Up Clinic
205-638-6966
Provides follow-up care to children born less than 29 weeks and low birth weight, had major cardiac surgery, been on ECMO or cooling therapy. Special examinations to check developmental milestones.
Children’s of Alabama Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
205-638-9790
The UAB Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to manage conditions including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and brain injury, among others.
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Disability Determination Services
205-989-2100
Easter Seals Pediatric Therapy
http://www.eastersealsbham.org
205-621-6503
Provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy to children with special needs ages birth to 21 regardless of ability to pay for services.
Focal Point – Child’sPlay Therapy Center
205-968-4157
http://www.childsplaytherapycenter.com
Focal Point is a program developed to specifically target improved processing, organizational and attention skills for children with ADD or ADHD utilizing cutting edge technologies.
Full Life Ahead
205-439-6534, 866-700-2026
Empowers the person with a disability to live as independently as possible.
Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Children’s of Alabama
Provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation and management of all pediatric gastrointestinal, live and nutritional problems.
Glenwood, Inc.
205-969-2880 or 877-295-8425
Glenwood was created for the purpose of educating and treating individuals diagnosed with autism, emotional disturbances and mental illnesses.
Hands, LLC
205-733-0976
Services include one-on-one behavior-based therapy for children 2 to 18, social skills groups, workshops and support groups.
Lakeshore Foundation
205-313-7400
A nonprofit organization that serves individuals with physical disabilities through sport, aquatics, recreation, therapeutic exercise and research. Scholarships available to qualified applicants.
Medical West
205-996-WEST
http://www.meeicalwesthospital.org
Milestones Behavior Group, Inc.
205.253.6903
Milestones Behavior Group, INC provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and speech & language services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental and communication disorders.
Mitchell’s Place
http://www.mitchells-place.com
205-957-0294
Comprehensive treatment center for children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Pediatric Therapy Associates, Inc.
205-823-1215
Programs focus on specialized individual physical and occupational therapy services.
Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Dept.
Children’s of Alabama
Hospital: 205-638-9645
Clinic: 205-638-6289
http://www.childrensal.org/physicaloccupationaltherapy.org
Provides hospital and outpatient therapy services for children to support development, movement, play and daily activities.
Seraaj Family Homes, Inc.
(205) 942-7516
Seraaj Family Homes, Inc. is a nationally accredited child-placing agency. Become a Foster or an Adoptive Parent for a child with Therapeutic or Special Needs!
Service Dogs Alabama
334-462-2463
http://www.servicedogsalabama.com
Dedicated to providing trained medical and psychiatric service dogs to children and veterans with disabilities and school service dogs to educators.
The UAB Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine at Children’s of Alabama
205-638-9790
Treats children with conditions affecting development and function, trains tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and performs research to improve the lives of children with disabilities.
Thrive Behavioral Services
205-222-0965
http://www.thrivebehavioralservices.com
Behavioral services for children diagnosed with Autism and/or other developmental disabilities.
United Abilities Life Without Limits Clinic
205-944-3944
http://www.unitedabilities.org
We provide innovative services connecting people with disabilities to their communities and empowering individuals to live full and meaningful lives. UCPGB envisions a world where disability is neither defining nor limiting.
University of Alabama at Birmingham – Civitan International Research Center, Sparks Clinics
205-934-8900 or 800-822-2472
Provides an extensive range of interdisciplinary clinics offering comprehensive diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of the needs of children and adults.
University of Montevallo – Speech and Hearing Center
205-665-6720
Assists children with communicative problems in obtaining diagnostic and therapeutic services; training of students majoring in speech language pathology.
UNLESS U
205-215-5209
Committed to serving adults with developmental disabilities and their families through continuing education, life skills, and social skills. Our services create an environment that promotes independence.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
334-293-7500 or 800-441-7607
RECREATION
Adaptive Aquatics
http://www.adaptiveaquatics.org
205-807-7519
Provides opportunities for people to learn to water ski, no matter what their limitations.
BIRMINGHAM ZOO
205-879-0409
Birmingham Zoo has worked to develop the Sensory Friendly Zoo Initiative to improve our capacity to serve visitors with sensory processing needs. For more information go to http://www.birminghamzoo.com/visitor-info/accessibility.
CAMP ASCCA – Easter Seals – Alabama’s Special Camp for Children and Adults
256-825-9226
Easter Seals Camp for children and adults with special needs.
Camp WheezeAway