Resources For The Blind In Tennessee

Blind and visually impaired independent living services.

Resources for the blind in tennessee.

Tennessee library for accessible books and media. We are committed to connecting people to life changing information resources local services and a vibrant and supportive community. These services are administered by the agency s rehabilitation teachers who direct the efforts of teacher assistants in working with individuals who are at least 55. 403 7th avenue north nashville tn 37243 0313 phone.

Tennessee school for the blind tsb martin monson superintendent 615 231 7300 psootellme up to date sports scores news weather mapquest business search call 1 800 555 8355 211 service free directory service of agencies organizations and transportation services that provide for people with disabilities. 615 741 3915 toll free in state. That s why afb launched visionaware which as of july 1 will be stewarded by the american printing house for the blind a free comprehensive resource for basic information about adjusting to vision loss. The department of human services division of rehabilitation services offers several programs to assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

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. The services are intended to either prevent blindness or restore vision. State resources national organization of parents of blind children state contact natae beaseley president tennessee parents of blind children phone. A modest amount of funds are appropriated each year to provide emergency eye care for those individuals who have no other resources available.

Tennessee s blind and visually impaired independent living services offer a rehabilitation teaching program the helps enable those who are blind or have severe visual impairment to live as independently as possible in their homes and communities.