Chapter IV - Rehabilitation

Christian Counseling Center of Cumberland County
348 Taylor St., Suite 105
Crossville,Tn.38555
Carol J. Donalson, LPC-MHSP, Executive Director
Phone: 931-707-8200
Email: cjdonalson@yahoo.com
www.christiancounselingotp.org
Local churches and the United Fund support this non-profit organization.

Fairfield Glade Resident Services
4929 Peavine Rd,Ste.102
Fairfield Towne Center Mall
Crossville,TN.38571
Phone: 931-456-7272
www.FGRServices.org
FGRS presents many educational programs of interest. They have a program “Way to Go”, which is a transportation program for the residents of Fairfield Glade who can no longer drive. They have facilitated the VISGroup’s “InSight on Vision” Conference in 2012 and 2016. Office is open Monday–Friday 9am–Noon.

Helen Keller National Center
Phone: 516-944-8900
www.hknc.org
Services for Deaf-Blind youth and adults.

Lions Clubs:

Crossville
Charles Loveday, President
PO Box 3277
Crossville, TN. 38557
Phone: 931-456-7642

Fairfield Glade
Clark Zedric, President
PO Box 1675
Fairfield Glade, TN. 38558
Phone: 217-520-9889
www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/fairfield_glade
Lions’ Clubs visit local schools to evaluate vision & hearing of students. They also help low-income people receive glasses or hearing aids. Both chapters participate in the National Lions’ White Cane Project, which funds many programs.

Low Vision Network
Signal Centers Assistive Technology Services, Southeast Vision Rehabilitation & Siskin Hospital
Chattanooga, TN
Phone: 423-698-8528
www.TNLionsLowVision.org
www.signalcenters.org
Offers rehabilitation services for the blind and visually impaired to assist each person served toward physical, psycho-social, community and vocational independence.

Technology Access Center
Linda B. Judeich, Executive Director
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 301
Nashville,TN 37211
Phone: 615-248-6733
Email: lindaj@tacnashville.org
www.tacnashville.org
TAC provides assistive technology assessments and demonstrations to help individuals with disabilities identify their needs. TAC also provides training and hosted an iPhone class for the VIS Group to teach users with vision impairments how to access their cell phones using Voice Over for speech output. TAC offers a monthly on-line newsletter about technology and related events. The newsletters is available in alternate formats upon request.

TN Department of Human Services

BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICES
Phone: 615-313-4914
Toll Free: 800-628-7818 (In-State Only)
TTY: 615-313-6601 (Local)
TTY: 800-270-1349 (Long Distance)
FAX: 615-313-5815
www.tn.gov/humanservices/ds/blind-visually-impaired-services
The Department of Human Services' Division of Rehabilitation Services offers several programs to assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired. These services include the following…

Deaf, Deaf-Blind & Hard of Hearing Service
www.tn.gov/humanservices/ds/deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-services
The Tennessee Department of Human Services' Division of Rehabilitation Services recognizes the unique needs of individuals who are Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing. In 2005, the division established a new unit to provide specialized vocational rehabilitation services to eligible clients who are deaf, deaf-blind or hard of hearing. Thirteen (13) Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, who are specially trained to work and communicate with persons who are deaf, deaf-blind or hard of hearing, provide services that enable their clients to enter, retain, or return to competitive employment. Services are individualized and depending upon a person's needs may include the following: Guidance and Counseling; Vocational Training; Post Secondary Education; Interpreting Services; Provision of Hearing Aids and Other Adaptive Devices; Personal Adjustment Training; Technology Services; Job Placement; Physical Restoration; Information Referral.
Some of these services may be based upon economic need and may require financial participation on the part of the clients. These Counselors are located in vocational rehabilitation regional offices across the state.

Independent Living Services
www.tn.gov/humanservices/ds/blind-visually-impaired-services/bvis-independent-living-services
The Rehabilitation Teaching Program provides services to eligible individuals of all ages who are blind or who have a severe visual impairment to enable them to live as independently as possible in their homes and communities. Eighteen Rehabilitation Teachers provide a wide range of independent living services to all eligible individuals. Teachers provide direct services to individuals on a one-on-one basis and coordinate services which may be available from other agencies and organizations. Teachers are also active in establishing support groups in the communities. All services are customized to meet the individual's needs and may include: Guidance and Counseling; Functional Low Vision Evaluations; Orientation and Mobility Services; Instruction in Communication Skills (Braille, recording devices, books in alternative formats, etc.); Instruction in Self Care Skills; Home Management Training; Instruction in Leisure Activities; Information and Referral.
Tennessee Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired receives special funding to provide independent living services to older individuals who are blind or visually impaired. These services are administered by the agency's 18 Rehabilitation Teachers who direct the efforts of nine Teacher Assistants in working exclusively with individuals who are at least 55 years old. These assistants provide direct services to individuals on a one-on-one basis and coordinate services, which may be available from other agencies and organizations. All services are provided under the supervision of a Rehabilitation Teacher. To refer an individual to the Rehabilitation Teaching or Independent Living Program or to learn more about program services, contact the Community Tennessee Rehabilitation Center office nearest you…
CHATTANOOGA 423-634-6700
COLUMBIA 931-380-2563
COOKEVILLE 931-526-9783
JACKSON 731-423-5620
JOHNSON CITY 423-434-6934
KNOXVILLE 865-594-6060
MEMPHIS 901-528-5284
NASHVILLE 615-741-1606
PARIS 731-644-7361


NFB-NEWSLINE®
www.tn.gov/humanservices/ds/blind-visually-impaired-services/bvis-newsline
TN Dept. of Human Resources partners with the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) to bring the NFB-NEWSLINE® to TN. Anyone who cannot read printed newspapers due to vision loss, dyslexia, or a physical disability is eligible to receive NFB-NEWSLINE®. This free service offers over 300 publications, including local newspapers, magazines, and Spanish-language newspapers.
Individuals can register by calling the NFB to request an application. You may also download an application or fill out our online application to register. After your registration is processed, you will receive a letter containing your activation codes and instructions on how to begin reading the newspaper with NFB-NEWSLINE®.

Register for the Blind
www.tn.gov/humanservices/ds/blind-visually-impaired-services/bvis-register-for-the-blind
T.C.A. 49-10-804 mandates that the Department of Human Services maintain a register of citizens who are legally blind and living in Tennessee. Ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other medical professionals are required by this law to report to the register the names and pertinent facts of any person who is examined and diagnosed to be legally blind. All information provided to the register is confidential and is used only for purposes specifically related to the administration of the program. A referral form for this purpose can be found here: www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/human-services/hs/hs-3233.pdf

Tennessee Business Enterprises(TBE)
www.tn.gov/humanservices/ds/bvis-tn-business-enterprises
TBE offers vocational training and employment opportunities for individuals who are legally blind. The mission of this program is to provide high quality products and customer service while maximizing employment and economic opportunities for legally blind individuals. Federal and State laws grant TBE, under Randolph-Sheppard, a priority to operate vending and food service in Federal, State and local government buildings. Tennessee Business Enterprises trains, licenses and places blind individuals in a facility where they function much like an independent business owner. Assistance is provided to these managers by TBE Consultants.
TBE currently operates 143 facilities across the State. These facilities generate over $20 million in sales annually. The type of facilities managed and operated by the licensed blind vendor include:Fully Automated Vending Locations; Snack Bars; Cafeterias; Inmate Commissaries; Over the Counter sales; Micro Markets.

TN Technology Access Program (TTAP)
Citizens Plaza State Office Building, 12th Floor
400 Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN 37243-1403
Phone: 615-313-5183
Toll Free: 800-732-5059
TTY: 615-313-5695
Email: TN.TTAP@tn.gov
www.tn.gov/humanservices/ds/ttap
The Tennessee Technology Access Program (TTAP) is a statewide program designed to increase access to, and acquisition of, assistive technology devices and services. Through its four core programs: Funding Assistance, Device Demonstration, Device Loan and Device Reutilization, TTAP and a network of five assistive technology centers help people with disabilities and their families find and get the tools that they need to live independent, productive lives where and how they choose.
Each of TTAP’s core programs is uniquely designed to both maximize limited resources and improve the understanding of, and to gain better access to, assistive technology devices and services. TTAP partners with five regional assistive technology centers across Tennessee. The centers provide training, evaluation, minority outreach and advocacy services. The staff at each of the centers works closely with businesses, school systems, vocational rehabilitation and the medical community to increase the independence and productivity of persons with disabilities through the use of assistive technology devices and services.

Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Services are available to help eligible adults who are blind and visually impaired to successfully compete with others in entering, returning, or retaining employment. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors who are specially trained to work with clients who are blind or visually impaired coordinate these services. Services are customized to meet the needs of the client who plays an active role in developing an Individualized Plan for Employment and choosing services and service providers. Depending upon an individual's particular circumstances, the following services may be available: Guidance and Counseling; Vocational Training; Post Secondary Education; Orientation and Mobility Training; Independent Living Services; Personal Adjustment Training; Work Adjustment; Technology Related Services; Job Placement; Medical, surgical, and hospital care needed to eliminate or reduce the effect of the visual disability; Information and Referral.
Some of these services are based upon economic need and may require financial participation on the part of the client. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors are located in all of our regional offices.

Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency
Norm Dukes,Cumberland County Coordinator
73 Methodist Campground Loop
Crossville,TN 38555
Phone: 931-456-0691
www.uchra.com/cumberlandcounty.html
Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) offers many services including: Public Transport (everyone eligible);Commodities(income based emergency food & nutrition);Job Access Transportation;Rural Commuter“ Van Pool”; Juvenile Community Intervention; Child and Adult Care Food Program; Homemaker Aide and Chore Services for Older Persons and Adults with Disabilities; Rent, Utilities, and Prescription Assistance;Low-Income Home Energy Assistance, and Weatherization Assistance.

Veterans Affairs: TN Valley Health Services
Isaac York, VIST Coordinator
Nashville Campus:
1310 24th Ave. South C-411
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-327-4751
Phone: 800-228-4973
Alvin C. York Campus
3400 Lebanon Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Phone: 615-867-6000
Phone: 800-876-7093
www.tennesseevalley.va.gov
TVHS proudly provides blind and low vision rehabilitation services to eligible Veterans and service members to restore or improve their function, safety and quality of life lost or otherwise compromised by vision loss. Services are person-centered, assessment-driven and team-oriented. For more information or to arrange a referral, contact Isaac York, Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) Coordinator, at 615-327-4751 or 800-228-4973, ext. 66770.