If you are looking for other resources outside of East Tennessee there are two websites that I recommend in order to help meet your needs. These websites have other links of interest that you can click on.
http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/tnpathfinder/: This website will provide basically every piece of information a family member or an individual would need to know about the laws protecting individuals with a disability, resources availiable, assistive technology, independent living opportunities, etc. This website is abundant of information that will help change lives!
http://state.tn.us/education/speced/selinks.shtml: The State of Tennessee Special Education website has compiled a list of councils, centers, etc. that support and educat individuals with disabilities.