Our Programs

TVU SUPPORT GROUP

Please find us on Facebook under "Tennessee Valley Unite Support Group" for more information. This is a place for members to UNITE and share their triumphs and challenges as they face each day.  We rally together to provide a supportive atmosphere where you can go to get the latest information from others in our community about doctors, therapies and inclusive settings for our special needs family and friends.

Mental Health support Group

TVU has a support group for parents of individuals with a mental health diagnosis. The group is run by TVU’s President who has a son with multiple mental health diagnoses. We meet monthly in a private setting to discuss challenges, share resources and provide support to one another.

Educational seminars and workshops

Seminars and workshops are our way of helping the community become more inclusive and understanding of the needs of individuals with disabilities. *Please visit our calendar for more information on upcoming events*

FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING

Our 1st responder training has taken off and grown tremendously this past year. In 2020, we will be providing free disability and de-escalation training, as well as de-escalation kits, to every sworn police officer in the Huntsville Police Department (~ 420 officers) by the middle of February. They are also adding our training to the HPD’s Police Academy program so that every graduate will have the training before they are sworn in to serve. We are also in the process of training the entire Madison City Police Department, as well as the Madison County Sheriff’s Department.

This year we will also have training sessions for the Alabama Public Fire & Life Safety Educators, as well as the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and the Volunteer Organizations Assisting in Disasters (VOAD). Our mission is to eventually train all 1st responders in North Alabama including paramedics, fire fighters and emergency room staff.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PARTNERSHIPS

Our outreach programs includes promoting acceptance and inclusion through local small businesses and programs in the community. Please visit our partners page to learn more about small businesses and programs that offer inclusive environments where special needs individuals are accepted and celebrated.

ADVOCACY

We offer resources and references to assist with IEP meetings, legal advise, and healthcare.