Empower Tennessee

Address

955 Woodland Street
Nashville, TN 37206

(615) 200-6028

http://empowertn.org/

AKA:

Middle TN Center for Independent Living; Empower TN

Description:

Empowers people with disabilities with opportunities for choice, inclusion, and independence. Client-focused services include information and referral, services designed to prevent or transition clients out of institutionalization or homelessness, help determining how employment or entrepreneurship will affect government benefits, assistance in finding and maintaining employment, help learning how to use assistive devices, peer mentoring, and financial assistance to support clients in achieving independent living goals. Business-focused services include website accessibility testing, accessibility consultations, sensitivity training, development of Braille materials, and Access Music City.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Intake Process:

Call or visit the website for more information.

Program Fees:

Most services are provided at no cost to the client. Fees are charged for some services, such as accessibility consultations and brailling of materials, but this information is provided to the client ahead of time.

Eligibility:

Businesses and those with disabilities covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, particulary those in Cheatham, Davidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

November 16, 2023

Volunteer Opportunities:

Empower Tennessee is always looking for people of differing abilities and skills who are interested in empowering people with disabilities. Whether it!€™s facilitating a peer group, serving on the Board, writing blogs, planning an event, assessing a restaurant for accessibility, or teaching a skills class, volunteers are welcome.

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

955 Woodland Street
Nashville, TN 37206

Contacts

Kasondra Farmer

Primary Contact

Director of Engagement

kasondra@empowertn.org

Agency Email

Gina Lynette

Executive Director

gina@empowertn.org

Quoc Lam

Director of Operations

q@empowertn.org

Phone Numbers

Main

(615) 200-6028

Alternate

(615) 292-5803

Toll Free

(866) 992-4568

Legal Status:

Nonprofit (Incorporated)

Description

The agency provides braille transcription of materials for individuals and businesses.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Eligibility

Anyone in need of braille transcription services

Fees

There is a fee for braille materials. Please call for more information.

Intake Procedure

Call or visit the website for more information.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Tennessee
    • Cheatham County
      • Davidson County
        • Robertson County
          • Rutherford County
            • Sumner County
              • Williamson County
                • Wilson County

                Telephone Numbers

                Number:
                615-292-5803
                Name:
                Alternate
                Number:
                866-992-4568
                Name:
                Toll Free
                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-3500.1000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                Description

                Client-focused services include help determining how employment or entrepreneurship will affect government benefits, assistance in finding and maintaining employment, help learning how to use assistive devices, empowerment coaching, peer mentoring, and financial assistance to adapt vehicles for those with spinal cord injuries.

                Hours

                Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

                Eligibility

                Adults with disabilities covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act and parents of children with disabilities covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act

                Fees

                Most client services are free. Programs with fees are explained before services are provided.

                Intake Procedure

                Call or visit the website for more information.

                Geography Served

                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                • Tennessee
                  • Cheatham County
                    • Davidson County
                      • Robertson County
                        • Rutherford County
                          • Sumner County
                            • Williamson County
                              • Wilson County

                              Telephone Numbers

                              Number:
                              615-292-5803
                              Name:
                              Alternate
                              Number:
                              866-992-4568
                              Name:
                              Toll Free
                              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LR-1550) and related services within the Service Tree.

                              Description

                              Client-focused services include help determining how employment or entrepreneurship will affect government benefits, assistance in finding and maintaining employment, help learning how to use assistive devices, empowerment coaching, peer mentoring, and financial assistance to adapt vehicles for those with spinal cord injuries.

                              Hours

                              Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

                              Eligibility

                              Adults with disabilities covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act and parents of children with disabilities covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act

                              Fees

                              Most client services are free. Programs with fees are explained before services are provided.

                              Intake Procedure

                              Call or visit the website for more information.

                              Geography Served

                                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                              • Tennessee
                                • Cheatham County
                                  • Davidson County
                                    • Robertson County
                                      • Rutherford County
                                        • Sumner County
                                          • Williamson County
                                            • Wilson County

                                            Telephone Numbers

                                            Number:
                                            615-292-5803
                                            Name:
                                            Alternate
                                            Number:
                                            866-992-4568
                                            Name:
                                            Toll Free
                                            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (ND-6500.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                            Description

                                            Client-focused services include help determining how employment or entrepreneurship will affect government benefits, assistance in finding and maintaining employment, help learning how to use assistive devices, empowerment coaching, peer mentoring, and financial assistance to adapt vehicles for those with spinal cord injuries.

                                            Hours

                                            Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

                                            Eligibility

                                            Adults with disabilities covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act and parents of children with disabilities covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act

                                            Fees

                                            Most client services are free. Programs with fees are explained before services are provided.

                                            Intake Procedure

                                            Call or visit the website for more information.

                                            Geography Served

                                              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                            • Tennessee
                                              • Cheatham County
                                                • Davidson County
                                                  • Robertson County
                                                    • Rutherford County
                                                      • Sumner County
                                                        • Williamson County
                                                          • Wilson County

                                                          Telephone Numbers

                                                          Number:
                                                          615-292-5803
                                                          Name:
                                                          Alternate
                                                          Number:
                                                          866-992-4568
                                                          Name:
                                                          Toll Free
                                                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NS-1800) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                          Description

                                                          Peer mentoring for people with disabilities

                                                          Hours

                                                          Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

                                                          Eligibility

                                                          Adults with disabilities covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act and parents of children with disabilities covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act

                                                          Fees

                                                          Most client services are free. Programs with fees are explained before services are provided.

                                                          Intake Procedure

                                                          Call or visit the website for more information.

                                                          Geography Served

                                                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                          • Tennessee
                                                            • Cheatham County
                                                              • Davidson County
                                                                • Robertson County
                                                                  • Rutherford County
                                                                    • Sumner County
                                                                      • Williamson County
                                                                        • Wilson County

                                                                        Telephone Numbers

                                                                        Number:
                                                                        615-292-5803
                                                                        Name:
                                                                        Alternate
                                                                        Number:
                                                                        866-992-4568
                                                                        Name:
                                                                        Toll Free
                                                                        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PN-8100.3000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                        Description

                                                                        Assists clients with disabilities to evaluate their homes for possible changes to enable them to live more independently.

                                                                        Hours

                                                                        Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

                                                                        Eligibility

                                                                        Adults with disabilities covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act and parents of children with disabilities covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act

                                                                        Fees

                                                                        Most client services are free. Programs with fees are explained before services are provided.

                                                                        Intake Procedure

                                                                        Call or visit the website for more information.

                                                                        Geography Served

                                                                          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                        • Tennessee
                                                                          • Cheatham County
                                                                            • Davidson County
                                                                              • Robertson County
                                                                                • Rutherford County
                                                                                  • Sumner County
                                                                                    • Williamson County
                                                                                      • Wilson County

                                                                                      Telephone Numbers

                                                                                      Number:
                                                                                      615-292-5803
                                                                                      Name:
                                                                                      Alternate
                                                                                      Number:
                                                                                      866-992-4568
                                                                                      Name:
                                                                                      Toll Free
                                                                                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3000.3500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                      Description

                                                                                      Client-focused services include help determining how employment or entrepreneurship will affect government benefits, assistance in finding and maintaining employment, help learning how to use assistive devices, empowerment coaching, peer mentoring, and financial assistance to adapt vehicles for those with spinal cord injuries.

                                                                                      Hours

                                                                                      Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

                                                                                      Eligibility

                                                                                      Adults with disabilities covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act and parents of children with disabilities covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act

                                                                                      Fees

                                                                                      Most client services are free. Programs with fees are explained before services are provided.

                                                                                      Intake Procedure

                                                                                      Call or visit the website for more information.

                                                                                      Geography Served

                                                                                        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                      • Tennessee
                                                                                        • Cheatham County
                                                                                          • Davidson County
                                                                                            • Robertson County
                                                                                              • Rutherford County
                                                                                                • Sumner County
                                                                                                  • Williamson County
                                                                                                    • Wilson County

                                                                                                    Telephone Numbers

                                                                                                    Number:
                                                                                                    615-292-5803
                                                                                                    Name:
                                                                                                    Alternate
                                                                                                    Number:
                                                                                                    866-992-4568
                                                                                                    Name:
                                                                                                    Toll Free
                                                                                                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LR-3200) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                    Description

                                                                                                    Client-focused services include help determining how employment or entrepreneurship will affect government benefits, assistance in finding and maintaining employment, help learning how to use assistive devices, empowerment coaching, peer mentoring, and financial assistance to adapt vehicles for those with spinal cord injuries.

                                                                                                    Hours

                                                                                                    Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

                                                                                                    Eligibility

                                                                                                    Adults with disabilities covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act and parents of children with disabilities covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act

                                                                                                    Fees

                                                                                                    Most client services are free. Programs with fees are explained before services are provided.

                                                                                                    Intake Procedure

                                                                                                    Call or visit the website for more information.

                                                                                                    Geography Served

                                                                                                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                    • Tennessee
                                                                                                      • Cheatham County
                                                                                                        • Davidson County
                                                                                                          • Robertson County
                                                                                                            • Rutherford County
                                                                                                              • Sumner County
                                                                                                                • Williamson County
                                                                                                                  • Wilson County

                                                                                                                  Telephone Numbers

                                                                                                                  Number:
                                                                                                                  615-292-5803
                                                                                                                  Name:
                                                                                                                  Alternate
                                                                                                                  Number:
                                                                                                                  866-992-4568
                                                                                                                  Name:
                                                                                                                  Toll Free
                                                                                                                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-1000.6600) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                                  Description

                                                                                                                  Empower Tennessee will provide sensitivity training for businesses to help them better serve people living with disabilities.

                                                                                                                  Hours

                                                                                                                  Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

                                                                                                                  Eligibility

                                                                                                                  Businesses in need of sensitivity training

                                                                                                                  Fees

                                                                                                                  Call for more information.

                                                                                                                  Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                  Call or visit the website for more information.

                                                                                                                  Offered Outside of Physical Location

                                                                                                                  Yes

                                                                                                                  Geography Served

                                                                                                                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                  • Tennessee
                                                                                                                    • Cheatham County
                                                                                                                      • Davidson County
                                                                                                                        • Robertson County
                                                                                                                          • Rutherford County
                                                                                                                            • Sumner County
                                                                                                                              • Williamson County
                                                                                                                                • Wilson County

                                                                                                                                Telephone Numbers

                                                                                                                                Number:
                                                                                                                                615-292-5803
                                                                                                                                Name:
                                                                                                                                Alternate
                                                                                                                                Number:
                                                                                                                                866-992-4568
                                                                                                                                Name:
                                                                                                                                Toll Free
                                                                                                                                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-6200.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                                                Description

                                                                                                                                Review of your business website to ensure it meets accessibility guidelines.

                                                                                                                                Hours

                                                                                                                                Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

                                                                                                                                Eligibility

                                                                                                                                Businesses who want to ensure their website is accessible for those using screen readers.

                                                                                                                                Fees

                                                                                                                                Call for more information.

                                                                                                                                Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                Call or visit the website for more information.

                                                                                                                                Geography Served

                                                                                                                                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                                • Tennessee
                                                                                                                                  • Cheatham County
                                                                                                                                    • Davidson County
                                                                                                                                      • Robertson County
                                                                                                                                        • Rutherford County
                                                                                                                                          • Sumner County
                                                                                                                                            • Williamson County
                                                                                                                                              • Wilson County

                                                                                                                                              Telephone Numbers

                                                                                                                                              Number:
                                                                                                                                              615-292-5803
                                                                                                                                              Name:
                                                                                                                                              Alternate
                                                                                                                                              Number:
                                                                                                                                              866-992-4568
                                                                                                                                              Name:
                                                                                                                                              Toll Free
                                                                                                                                              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TP-3350.9000-650) and related services within the Service Tree.

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