United Cerebral Palsy of Middle TN

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Seasonal activities for people with disabilities and their families that takes place on Thursday evenings and during specially designated weekends. Activities include wheelchair basketball, bowling, picnics and special outings. This is a program run entirely by volunteers.

Hours

See website for event schedule

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

People with disabilities and their families, friends and peers

Fees

No Fee

Intake Procedure

Events are posted online at the website

Service Area

Middle TN

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Working through a statewide partner network, donations are allocated to meet specific home and community based housing needs of low income persons with disabilities in Tennessee who do not receive housing supports through state Medicaid Waiver programs. Depending on specifications of the donor, the overall fund may be used for a variety of purposes specific to disability related housing needs. However, it is important to understand that some donors require that funds must be spent on housing modifications, so funding may not be available for all aspects of the program at all times. The fund is used for small construction activities specific to disability needs such as widening doorways for wheelchair access, modifying bathrooms, and installing grab bars. Typical funding is $5,000 or less.

Hours

By appointment only

Required Documents

All Applications: Please enclose the following attachments: 1. Documentation of Disability – Letter or other document from a physician, therapist, school personnel or other professional that verifies that the application has the disability described in the application 2. Functional Limitations Form – Complete the enclosed form that describes how the above disability affects the applicant 3. Complete and sign the Household Member Income form. All household members, regardless of age, must be listed. If the member has no income, write zero on the appropriate income line. 4. Documentation of Household income such as a Social Security benefits letter, bank statement, pay stub, or current tax return for each member listed. Applicants requesting Home Modifications: 1. Permission for Home Modification form. This form must be provided whether you or someone else owns the home.

Eligibility

Eligibility for the fund was established according to the same basic criteria as the state’s Family Support Program. UCP must document that applicants have a disability that results in a substantial limitation in three or more major life activities and the disability is long-term or likely to continue indefinitely. Individuals must also meet the family income guidelines established by THDA. These guidelines are based on total household income and the number of people living in the home.

Fees

No fees are charged. Matching requirement is typically met by documentation of service recipient or family involvement in project.

Intake Procedure

Download and complete the online application or call the office to have an application mailed to you.

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UCP provides durable medical and adaptive equipment to people throughout Tennessee, regardless of their diagnosis. UCP seeks new and gently used durable medical equipment to redistribute the donated items to individuals who have little or no insurance and no other resources to obtain the equipment they need to live their lives as independently as possible. If the item needed is not available, UCP provides an application to place individuals on a waiting list. The traditional medical items consist of wheelchairs, scooters, grab bars, walkers, bath benches, toilet chairs, specialized strollers and car seats, bed rails, prone standers, gait trainers, etc.

Hours

Tue - Thu 9:00 am - 3:00 pm; please call for an appointment to be sure someone will be in the office during those times.

Required Documents

Application

Eligibility

Individuals who have little or no insurance and no other resources to obtain the equipment they need to live their lives as independently as possible.

Fees

No fee.

Intake Procedure

Download and complete the online application. An application may be completed for each piece of equipment needed. Equipment is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. When equipment is available, the recipient will have 5 days to pick it up from the office. UCP is unable to deliver, repair, or make recommendations for repair of any equipment.

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The Rutherford County Family Support Program was established by the TN State Legislature with agencies serving each county in Tennessee. UCP provides this service for Rutherford County. The program provides financial assistance to individuals with severe disabilities to live successfully in their homes and communities.

Hours

Mon - Fri by appointment only

Required Documents

Documentation of Severe Disability, Documentation of Citizenship, Documentation of Residency in Rutherford County. See all application criteria online at https://www.ucpmidtn.org.

Eligibility

To be eligible for Family Support, the individual must live in Rutherford County and have an intellectual or developmental disability that significantly impacts their abilities to perform daily life functions. The person must be living in the community in a home, apartment or other setting that is characterized as an unsupported setting, meaning that no personal support or direct living assistance services are being supplied by state or federal funding.

Fees

No fee.

Intake Procedure

Download the online application or call the office to have it mailed to you.

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Builds ramps and coordinates state-wide construction of wheelchair ramps for individuals with mobility disabilities whose homes are without proper accessibility.

Hours

Call for hours.

Required Documents

Completed application, income documentation for all household members, permission to construct a wheelchair ramp signed by the home’s owner, Permission for Home Modification form, and signed release.

Eligibility

The program serves Tennesseans with any disability that results in mobility impairment and the need for a wheelchair ramp. Applicants for THDA funded ramps must also meet the THDA household income criteria. Please be aware that due to funding limitations, there are waiting lists for this program.

Fees

Matching requirement is typically met by documentation of service recipient or family involvement.

Intake Procedure

Download and complete the application on the website and mail it to the office with required documentation. May also call for an application to be mailed to you.

Service Area

Middle TN

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Provides funding for travel, attendant services, registration and hotel costs for disability-related conferences and events; also brings disability-related conferences to Tennessee. UCP provides administrative supports to the Council to facilitate operation of this program.

Hours

By appointment only

Required Documents

See application for needed documents

Eligibility

Proposed Projects are approved by the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities; proposed projects are approved by the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities.

Fees

No fees are charged. Matching requirement is typically met by documentation of service recipient or family involvement in project.

Intake Procedure

Application is made through the TN Council on Developmental Disabilities prior to the beginning of each fiscal year (tn.gov/cdd).

Service Area

Middle TN

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Provides durable medical and adaptive equipment to people throughout Tennessee, regardless of their diagnosis. UCP secures new and gently used durable medical equipment to redistribute the donated items to individuals who have little or no insurance and no other resources to obtain the equipment they need. A limited number of hygiene supplies, such as adult incontinence briefs, are also provided. The traditional medical items consist of wheelchairs, scooters, grab bars, walkers, bath benches, toilet chairs, specialized strollers and car seats, bed rails, prone standers, gait trainers, etc.

Hours

Tue - Thu by appointment

Required Documents

Application

Eligibility

Individuals who have little or no insurance and no other resources to obtain the equipment they need to live their lives as independently as possible.

Fees

No fee.

Intake Procedure

Call for appointment. An application may be completed for each piece of equipment needed. Equipment is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. When equipment is available, the recipient will have 5 days to pick it up from the office. UCP is unable to deliver, repair, or make recommendations for repair of any equipment.

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