TN Dept of Human Services - Lake & Obion County - Services for the Blind/Visually Impaired - Paris

Address

1108 Tyson Avenue
Paris, TN 38242

(833) 751-0597

www.tn.gov/humanservices/ds/blind-visually-impaired-services.html

AKA:

Paris Office VR; TN DHS - Lake & Obion County - Services for the Blind/Visually Impaired

Description:

NOTE: THE PARIS OFFICE NOW COVERS LAKE AND OBION COUNTY. Provides individualized rehabilitation teaching programs to assist with adjustment to sight loss which includes instruction in travel, communication, daily living skills, using aids and appliances. Also provides individualized vocational rehabilitation which includes diagnostic medical services, corrective appliances, surgery, employment counseling, guidance, and placement; educational assistance for job skills training; counseling and personal adjustment training; training in use of appliances and aids and reader service. Provides information/referral service; in-service training to agencies; speakers to groups; makes referrals to TN Library for the Blind (Talking Books); dispenses white canes and signature guides; offers specialized services for dual sensory impairments (deaf-blind); sponsors Tennessee Business Enterprise, which provides jobs managing vending concession stands. This includes training and placement, location and development of sites, ongoing supervision.

Hours:

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

Intake Process:

Call for information.

Program Fees:

Some services based on economic need. Call for details.

Eligibility:

Anyone with visual disability or progressive visual condition causing substantial visual impairment. For ages 16+, vocational services only. Applications taken in person (staff can come to the person if needed). Medical reports requested to verify eligibility. Other evaluation reports may be required. Call for details.

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

September 25, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1108 Tyson Avenue
Paris, TN 38242

Contacts

Samantha Spears

Primary Contact

Rehab Instructor - Paris Office (Contact for Lake & Obion County)

samantha.spears@tn.gov

Tasha Dandridge

Field Supervisor

Tasha.Dandridge@tn.gov

Phone Numbers

Tollfree

(833) 751-0597

Alternate

(731) 641-2589

Statewide Number

(615) 313-4914

Legal Status:

State

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