41. Learning Disabilities OnLine: LD In-Depth:ADHD--New Legal Responsibilities For S policy and develop a state plan for educating disabled students. Benchmarks The role of private schools and special ed. tennessee School Boards Association http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/add_adhd/ael_legal.html

ABCs of LD The leading Web site on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals What's New Experts Parents Kids ... Yellow Pages ADHDNew Legal Responsibilities for Schools Appalachia Educational Laboratory State Policy Program, 1994 (opens in a new window) The class clown, the space cadet, the rude or disrespectful teenager, the "children described as immature, unmotivated, lazy, inconsistent, irresponsible"1. . . . For years, teachers, principals, and parents have tried and failed to motivate and discipline these children. Ultimately, they blame the children themselves for their school failure, saying they just don't try hard enough or care enough to study and behave. Recent medical research suggests that many of these children may not be unmotivated, lazy, or irresponsible at all. Instead, they may suffer from a neurobiological disorder called attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and they can be helped to succeed in school. In fact, the school system is legally obligated to locate and evaluate children who have this disorder, and if the children are found to be eligible, to provide special education and/or related services to meet their needs.2 Unfortunately, many teachers, administrators, and other school based professionals have had little opportunity to learn about the disorder, how to identify and treat it, or their legal responsibilities to do so. Their lack of knowledge may put children with ADHD at risk of school failure and may expose schools to lawsuits.

42. Learning Disabilities OnLine: LD In-Depth: LD And Special Learning Needs Characteristics General population. Learning disabled. Indiana, Kentucky, Arkansas, tennessee, West Virginia of learning disabilities and special learning needs;. http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/adult/ld_and_special_learning_needs.html

ABCs of LD The leading Web site on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals What's New Experts Parents Kids ... Yellow Pages Where  do  we  go from  here? Nancie Payne, M.S. Special  Learning  Needs  Consultant Estimates of the percentage of U.S. school-age children with learning difficulties are as high as 30 percent. [1]  In its 1987 report to Congress, the Interagency Committee on Learning Disabilities summarized a review of available learning disabilities prevalence research and concluded that: In the absence of good prevalence data, the Committee believes that 5 percent to 10 percent is a reasonable estimate of the percentage of persons affected by learning disabilities.  It is clear the prevalence is somewhat higher among socio-economically disadvantaged populations. [2] In studies conducted by the President’s Committee on Employment for People with Disabilities it was found that 10 to 14 percent of adults in the workplace have learning disabilities. [3] A survey of 567 adults with learning disabilities conducted by the association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities (now Learning Disabilities Association of America) found that 210 (37 percent) were unemployed. [4]

43. INCLUSION DAILY EXPRESS -- Below The Fold tennessee (Accessibility / Laws) Can disabled People Be Ireland (Advocacy / Education) New move on special needs. Laws) Conference on disabled rights to be http://www.inclusiondaily.com/news/04/btf/01120449.htm

International Disability Rights News Service Click here for today's headlines NEW!!! IDE Gift certificates now available! INCLUSION DAILY EXPRESS BELOW THE FOLD Monday, January 12, 2004 Today's list includes 43 items. Some sites may require registration. Editor's picks those considered particularly interesting, newsworthy or well-written are noted by the number sign (#). UNITED STATES # (Accessibility / Laws) NCD Statement on Tennessee v Lane: Access to Government Services for People with Disabilities # (Self-determination / Children) Self-Determination and Student Involvement in Functional Assessment: Innovative Practices California # (Community living / Advocacy) Opinion: Helping people stay out of nursing homes saves money (Education) Education of foster kids is flunking Florida # (Laws) Fla. Court Disallows Guardian for Fetus daughter of J.D.S. (Misc) Mental health facility closure leaves gap Kansas (Health care) New Medicare bill creates holes in drug coverage (Laws) Courts play large role in '04 session Kentucky # (Advocacy) Human services rally planned Maryland (Education - special) School Helps Kids With Emotional Problems Massachusetts # (Accessibility) (Awareness / Children) A partnership of understanding (Health care) Planned medical aid cuts criticized (Technology / Accessibility) Firms Create Access to VoIP for Hearing Impaired New Jersey (Education - special) New York (Families) Five Sons Give Mom Motivation, and Joy

44. Inclusive Communities Memphis and schools of West tennessee for Restructuring helping parents so their disabled children can General special education and disability resources. The http://www.vashonsd.wednet.edu/viicn/community.cfm

Vashon Island Inclusive Community Network News and Events Legislative News Inclusive Communities ... Home Comprehensive inclusive education sites. The Consortium for Inclusive Schooling represents a collaborative effort to build the capacity of state and local education agencies to serve children and youth with and without disabilities in school and commujnity settings Inclusion Press A site filled with resources, publications, videos, and other information related to inclusion and social justice. The Inclusive Education Web Site at theUniversity of Northern Iowa. Michael Giangreco's Home Page Home page of a professor interested in including children with special needs in general education schools and classrooms. This page has links to sites regarding paraeducator support, articles regarding inclusion and curriculum planning. Inclusion - Produced by the Renaissance Group This web site is designed for general education teachers, special education teachers, parents, and school staff to help provide some answers about how inclusive education can be accomplished. Resources for making accommodations are included as well as links to other web sites and resource lists for learning more about inclusive education.

45. St. Jude Catholic Church School Site Index J. Hofstetter, Pastor Diocese of Knoxville, tennessee. special needs Legion of Mary Visitation Yard work for Respect Life Assist the disabled Assist disabled http://www.stjudechattanooga.org/siteindex.html

Chattanooga, Tennessee Tel: 423-870-2386 info@stjudechattanooga.org Rev. Robert J. Hofstetter, Pastor Diocese of Knoxville, Tennessee. Most Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, Bishop Site Index * Printable form The site index table follows the Parish structure, organized along functional lines. There are 13 sections, each of which includes from one to several dozens of secondary levels; persons, activities, or departments. Secondary levels contain, or allow you to access, more detailed descriptions of activities or Ministries and have contact links to the person(s) responsible. Click to access any section or page. School School Committee Feedback form Alumni ... Homework Help Student Links Overview Class pages Advanced Readers Sports Schedules Pictures ... Fr. Bob Hofstetter, Pastor

46. RISE Project Staff employment experiences include the University of tennessee system, Carey Homemaker Program which served over 300 disabled and/or clients with special needs. http://www.people.memphis.edu/~coe_rise/projectstaff.html

RISE Project Staff Back row: Tom, Angela, Amy, Erin, Brenda, Paul Front row: Tangela, Judy, Chiquita New RISE family member Paul Ayers- Project Coordinator Dr. Tom Buggey - Project Director woodcarving , golf (rare), and collecting ancient coins. He is married to Ann Buggey and has two daughters, Jennifer and Andrea. Chiquita Morris - Senior Site Consultant Judy Hylton - Executive Secretary Judy has been with the RISE project for 5 years. as secretary/office manager and finds it very interesting. Judy was employed at Sears for 22 years before taking a position with the ICL Dept. at the Univ. of Memphis. Judy is married to Ken and has a daughter, Michelle and son, Dustin and grandson (hard to believe) Tanner. She enjoys fishing, riding motorcycles with her husband, 4-wheeling with her son, and shopping with her daughter. Brenda Vanderpool Angela Wichlinski - Site Consultant Tangela Taylor - Site Consultant Tangela Taylor is native of Memphis, Tennessee. She is a graduate of Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN with a B.A. in English and a Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Tangela1s previous work experience has taken her through a variety of positions. She was the former Assistant Director for University Apartment Living at Tennessee State University and former English and Elementary Spanish teacher for the Memphis City Schools. Her experiences in the classroom lead her to pursue her advanced degree because she believes that all children should be given the opportunity to be incorporated into the general education classroom environment. In her spare time, Tangela enjoys traveling with her family and friends, working in her church, cooking and entertaining others and participating in public service projects throughout the Mid-south and Tennessee area.

47. RESUME education program for physically disabled children ages 4 tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association Strategies for the special needs Student. http://ouray.cudenver.edu/~klanders/resume.html

Katheryn L. Anderson P.O. Box 455 Elizabeth, CO e-mail kwalkers@aol.com Education West Virginia University, major: pre-medicine, 1967-1969. University of Maryland, B.S. Special Education, 1969-1973. Adams State College, M.A. Special Education, Educationally Handicapped, 1973-1977. University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, M.A. Eduactional Computing and Technology, 1980-1986. University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, graduate courses: Video Disk Design, Artificial Intelligence, Multimedia, 1990. University of Colorado at Denver, graduate course: Integrated Curriculum, 1995; graduate courses: Basic Statistics, Web Authoring, 1996. Harrison School District #2, S.T.E.P., workshops in writing assessment, outcome based education, T.E.S.A. and G.E.S.A., and other education realted areas. Experience James Ryder Randall Camp Independence teacher's aide. This was an educational, self sufficiency, and physical education program for physically disabled children ages 4-14. 1969, 1970. Prince George's County (Maryland) Mental Health Association counselor and trainer. Trained volunteers and paraprofessionals for crisis intervention counseling. 1970-1973. Substitute teacher grades K-12 and special education, Prince George's County Public Schools. January 1973-June, 1973 and Colorado Springs public school districts. 1975-1977.

48. The Herald, Sharon, Pa: Buhl Day '98 schools now have special education programs for learningdisabled children, but grandchildren, although they live in Indiana, tennessee, and Pittsburgh http://www.sharonherald.com/localnews/buhl98/pred.html

Published Sunday, Aug. 23, 1998 Back to Buhl Day '98 main page TOP Local news Herald HOME page Last year's Buhl Day coverage SHENANGO VALLEY Children's needs drive Mrs. Achre By Erin Remai Herald Staff Writer HONOREE'S BIOGRAPHY Judy Achre's children always ask her what they should tell people she does. "They say, 'Everyone else's mother has a 9-to-5 job. What do you do?' I say, tell them I'm a professional volunteer," Mrs. Achre said. As the executive director of the Mercer County Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, Mrs. Achre is usually either out working with her special education students or on the phone with concerned parents. During the school year, the ACLD helps learning-disabled students with their homework and prepares them for tests, but during the five-week summer program the students can get the special attention they need. "No two learning-disabled students are alike," Mrs. Achre said. "Some can't read, some have attention problems, some are disorganized, some have trouble with math. We can zero in on the problem area and play catch-up over the summer." Mrs. Achre said the idea for the ACLD "came out of my own frustration." One of her children was very intelligent, but had problems with coordination and often reversed his letters when writing. He showed classic symptoms of dyslexia, but there were no programs for learning-disabled kids.

49. T.H.E. Journal Online: Print Article etc.) for physically disabled individuals, and in Indiana, Kentucky and tennessee found that International Conference Educating special needs Students was http://www.thejournal.com/magazine/vault/articleprintversion.cfm?aid=1324

50. Disability India Network - Browse DIN Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Bypasses The disabled? a thrust on providing integrated and inclusive education to all children with special needs in general schools. http://disabilityindia.org/sarvaShiksha.cfm

INTRODUCTION COORDINATORS ACTS IN THE DISABILITY NATIONAL INSTITUTES ... discuss it is not tragic to live in a wheel chair. disability only becomes a tragedy when society fails to provide the things one needs to lead one's life. the design of our physical environment should reflect our understanding of the real needs of the disabled. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Bypasses The Disabled? And fact has it that it does! To further highlight this gaping hole in the SSA program plan, disability rights activists in Chennai, has called upon a nationwide intiative that would work towards ensuring that children with disabilities are not excluded from the campaign. To articulate this demand on a public forum, oragizations like Action Aid, Ability Foundation, the TN Association of the Physically Handicapped, Action Aid and Vidya Sagar organized a solidarity rally on 14th November - Children's Day. The "Education for All" campaign, a world wide movement, of which India is a participant, includes provisions stressing the education of girls and children with special needs and in particular encourages interventions to suit local contexts. In order to effectively include children with disabilities into the mainstream program, adaptations in designs have to be made to increase access, enrolment, retention and achievement through various innovative methods, including enrolment drives, special camps, alternate schools, monitoring of attendance and follow-up of dropouts and conduct of special coaching classes.

51. Sara Lee Foundation :: Leadership Awards Past Recipients Merricat s Castle School, integrates disabled, homeless and model for mainstreaming preschool specialneeds children. Care, Inc., Memphis, tennessee Founded in http://www.saraleefoundation.org/history/awards_leadership_recipients.cfm

SEARCH Chicago Spirit Award Frontrunner Awards Leadership Awards Leadership Awards Past Recipients From 1981-1985, The Leadership Award was a single annual grant of $100,000. In 1986, The Leadership Award program was suspended for one year for the purpose of evaluation. In 1987, the program began making multiple $25,000 grants each year. $25,000 GRANTS Association for the Benefit of Child Development, Inc. (ABCD), Winston-Salem, North Carolina ABCD stimulates child development from birth to age 5 by providing programs to children such as art and music classes and services to parents such as counseling and support meetings. Memphis Food Bank, Memphis, Tennessee The Food Bank collects and distributes food, including prepared food and produce, to more than 350 charitable organizations in west Tennessee, east Arkansas, and north Mississippi. Family Sunshine Center, Montgomery, Alabama Reaching more than 15,000 people each year through its various programs, the Family Sunshine Center provides a continuum of services to abused women and children including shelter and emergency housing, advocacy, and job training programs. Bread and Roses, Inc., Norwalk, Connecticut

52. Diocesan Outreach Ministry Javascript is either disabled or not supported by this browser. St Andrew sSewanee - tennessee St Luke s - Texas St Andrew s - Texas. special needs. The Ark - a http://www.spencepages.homestead.com/outreach.html

Javascript is either disabled or not supported by this browser. This page may not appear properly. Diocesan Outreach Ministry In order to provide ideas and references, this page offers a directory of online information on diocesan outreach ministries that respond to special needs. Please send additional references to Ralph Spence Humanitarian Aid African Palms, USA - the unique mission of turning an African Product (a simple palm cross) into a source of income and humanitarian aid for Africa founded in 1965 - Maryland Dominican Development Group - a partnership of several dioceses for the development of the Dominican Church to further its development and to make the Dominican Church self-sufficient - Western Louisiana Five Talents International - is an initiative seeking to combat poverty in the developing world, equip the poor with business opportunities and affirm the value of work and the dignity of every human being - Virginia Family Assistance The Children's Mission - a ministry for city children and their families seeking to enrich children's lives through books, art, music, worship, loving adult attention, table fellowship and pastoral care - Connecticut El Buen Samaritano - seeks to participate with low-income and working poor families in building a sense of community and partnership providing some needed services - Texas Seamen's Church Institute a pastoral outreach to mariners and their families on the Ohio, Cumberland, and Mississippi rivers providing pastoral care for crew and family members and support for projects -

53. George F. DeVine Music Library The University of tennessee, Knoxville University Libraries Teaching Music / ML1.T33. tennessee Musician / ML1.T4 Using Orff Music. MENTALLY disabled. Microfilm LC4606.M25 In Storage http://www.lib.utk.edu/~music/guides/special.html

University Links About the University Academic Programs Administration Libraries Research Support UT The University System A-Z Index WebMail Dept. Directory Select type of search Library Site Search People Search Campus Search System Search Libraries Home Music Library Home Library Catalog Databases ... Libraries A to Z Music Education: Specialized Needs Select a guide Class Quick Guides History of Rock Research Paper Guide Literature and Pedagogy Guides Band Brass Choral Orchestra Organ Percussion Piano String Vocal Woodwind Music Education Early Childhood Elementary Grades Methods of Dalcroze, Kodaly, Orff Secondary - Middle and High School Specialized Needs Suzuki Talent Education Musical Genres Country Music Electronic Music/Computers and Music Jazz Music in the United States Rock Music Rock Class Research Paper Guide Sacred Music Women in Music World Music/Folk Music/Ethnomusicology RESEARCH HELP: Subject Headings IN THE REFERENCE ROOM: Current Periodicals Periodical Indexes MATERIALS BY TOPIC: Autism Emotionally Disturbed General Books Gifted ... Visually Handicapped RELATED MUSIC EDUCATION LIBRARY GUIDES: Audio Materials Early Childhood Elementary Grades Suzuki Talent Education NOTE: This guide provides selective listings . There may be more materials available in these subject areas. Always check the catalog, using subject headings suggested, or check the appropriate call number areas in the stacks.

54. Curr_overview.html have a special school for disabled students, as for the Exceptional) is a special education service intellectually gifted students in the state of tennessee. http://www.scs.k12.tn.us/SCS/departments/instructional_serv2.html

INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTS Assistant Superintendent Directors Elementary Education Secondary Education Staff Development Special Education ... Student Achievement CURRICULUM OVERVIEW The Shelby County School District offers a comprehensive instructional program for approximately 45,000 students enrolled in grades K-12. The district is dedicated to the belief that each student is a unique person. The Shelby County School System tries to maximize the achievement of each and every student by offering extensions of classroom instruction in every school. Success-oriented learning experiences are utilized to encourage each student to reach his or her maximum potential - intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, aesthetically, and morally. All elementary schools provide curricula that emphasize the development of basic skills and make provisions for development beyond the basics through appropriate classroom and enrichment activities. All instruction centers around the new state standards. Creative thinking and problem solving strategies are interwoven across the curriculum. Full day kindergarten programs and special programs for students who need reinforcement and students who are academically gifted are available.

55. SCS - General Information Part 2 longer have a special school for disabled students, as happens after I send the special education records set forth by the State of tennessee for identification http://www.scs.k12.tn.us/SCS/pages/info2.html

SCS General Information District Information Mission Statement System Objectives Academic Offerings ... Shelby County Schools Technology Plan (to access these files you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download a copy of Acrobat Reader Special Education Shelby County Schools Division of Special Education 5650 Woodlawn St. Bartlett, TN 38134 (901) 321-2711 Fax Number Director of Special Education: Jo Bellanti The Shelby County Board of Education provides an educational program for eligible students with disabilities ages 3 to 21. Preschool services for eligible children with disabilities ages 3-5 are also available. If you have or know of such a child, please call (901) 321-2710. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Did you know that federal funds may be used to support students with disabilities who attend private or home schools? Shelby County Schools provides limited services to support students with disabilities who do not attend public schools. If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact the Special Education Division at 321-2710, or send your request along with your name, phone number, and address to: Dr. Barbara Veeser

56. SurfWax -- News And Articles On Special Needs Articles on special needs from newspapers and magazines around the world. News and Articles on special needs. Last update May 09, 2004 Archives disabled Kids A Family's Treasure May 09, 2004 http://family.surfwax.com/files/Special_Needs.html

News and Articles on Special Needs Last update: Jun 11, 2004 Archives: Special Needs eDiets.com(TM) Announces Huge Success for South Florida Body Makeover Challenge Jun 11, 2004 com Alternative to Jenny Craig, and more than a dozen specialized Healthy Living programs for those with special needs, including the Living With Diabetes, Low Sodium, Hypoglycemia/Low Sugar, Lactose/Dairy Free, Heart Smart and Cholesterol Lowering plans. eDiets. (Yahoo Finance Personal Services) Arkansas Latest State to Certify AccuPoll Voting System Jun 11, 2004 AccuPoll has the support of many voters, election officials and special needs advocates in the United States with its innovative approach to recording and counting votes. AccuPoll works with all levels of government to ensure the integrity, security and accuracy of elections. (Yahoo Finance Office Equipment) Language issues challenge to Brown Jun 11, 2004 Then you have this new group that has these special needs. They dont know what to do with that. (MSNBC Race) Law mandates Hopewell Borough must redo buildings Jun 10, 2004

57. Supreme Court Case Helps Disabled Students - Special Education Law & Advocacy St Doe v. Marshall, in which a disabled student was not simply because they are a special ed student. . of those associations, like the tennessee Secondary School http://www.reedmartin.com/supremecourtcasehelpsdisabledstudents.htm

SUPREME COURT DECIDES CASE THAT CAN BE USED TO HELP DISABLED STUDENTS Brentwood Academy v. Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association On February 20, 2001, the U.S. Supreme Court decided a case, Brentwood Academy v. Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association , that can help in a longstanding battle on behalf of students with disabilities, The private Brentwood Academy was penalized by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association for violating a recruiting rule. Brentwood sued, under 42 U.S.C. 1983, claiming that the TSSAA was a state agency and had violated the school's constitutional rights. The TSSAA defense was that they were a private entity, not a governmental agency, and that they did not have to follow any federal or constitutional duties. This is a constant problem, all across the United States, that has plagued students with disabilities. One of Reed's earliest cases was against the Texas Interscholastic League, Doe v. Marshall, in which a disabled student was not allowed to play football because of a violation of an Interscholastic League regulation. The Texas agency basically argued that they were "private" and "above the law" and could do whatever they wished. The federal court disagreed, recognizing not only that the Texas athletic association was a "governmental" entity that was subject to the Federal laws (Reed was suing under Section 504) but that the student's rights could only be met by allowing him to play football, which kept him motivated and attending school.

58. UTC: Grad School Master Of Education In Special Education Classroom Distance Learning Center; tennessee Early Intervention are awarded to students in special education each specialized services to disabled individuals http://www.utc.edu/gradstudies/speced.html

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Master of Education in Special Education The Master's of Education concentrations in special education seek to provide breadth and depth to professionals holding an initial degree in special education. The program also provides options for those seeking initial licensure in special education from general education or unrelated fields. Additionally, the concentrations allow specialization in the following areas: mild disabilities; moderate/severe disabilities; early childhood special education; gifted education and emotional/behavioral disabilities. The program and department are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Council for Accreditation in Teacher Education. Program Requirements A program of study for the student is prepared in consultation with the faculty of the program. A typical program of study includes the following: Core Courses: EDAS 501 - Methods of Educational Research EPSY 505 - Foundations of Services to Exceptional Learners EDSP 506 - Program Design and Curricula Strategies for the Exceptional Learners EPSY 507 - Advanced Techniques of Individual Assessment EDUC 508 - Collaboration and Consultation EDSP 566 - Field Placement Practicum EDSP 570 - Seminar: Contemporary Issues and Independent Research Elective - An appropriate graduate level course approved by the program advisor

59. Enabling The Disabled | Csmonitor.com 18/04 Court boosts civil rights law for disabled. 01/13 promised 40 percent of the costs for special ed; it The Monday ruling found that tennessee erred in not http://www.christiansciencemonitor.com/2004/0520/p08s03-comv.html

WORLD USA COMMENTARY LEARNING ... Text Edition Search: Opinion Letters to the Editor Columns: Dante Chinni Helena Cobban Pat M. Holt John Hughes ... Godfrey Sperling Features Columns: 2nd Chapters Marilyn Gardner Economic Scene A Global Accounting ... Ruth Walker Commentary Stories: for 06/11/2004 Let Small FM Stations Bloom Already a Sovereign in Iraq A Venting for Venezuela Remembering Reagan from the Beltway ... What is this? Most-viewed stories: (for 06/10/04) A remake without a cause Reading, writing, and ... war? Then and now: how Reagan's stature rose Bush team and the limits on torture ... Commentary from the May 20, 2004 edition Enabling the Disabled In the rush of news lately, a Senate vote last week and a Supreme Court ruling this week may not have gotten the attention they deserve: Related stories Court boosts civil rights law for disabled Court considers reach of US disability law E-mail newsletters Get all of today's headlines, or alerts on specific topics. Subscribe for free E-mail this story Write a letter to the Editor Printer-friendly version Last Thursday, the Senate followed the House in renewing the 1975 Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act. That law guarantees an equal and appropriate education for the nation's nearly 7 million children with disabilities. The improved measures would reduce the paperwork that's frustrated schools and parents and promote mediation instead of the courts as a way to resolve disputes. They'd also give teachers needed flexibility in disciplining students with special needs, as long as their conduct is not a result of their disability.

60. Vocational Rehabilitation REHABILITATION SERVICES special COUNCILS. local Mayor’s Committee on the disabled, a Rehabilitation Services office, or a local tennessee Rehabilitation Center http://www.state.tn.us/humanserv/VRServices.html

Skip to Content. Home Toll-free Numbers Report Fraud ... Contact Us This site uses Adobe Acrobat's Portable Document Format (PDF) to provide accurate representation of many publications located here. Click on the icon to receive information on loading this free software. Referrals to Vocational Rehabilitation Eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation Services to Individuals The Rehabilitation Counselor ... The Americans with Disabilities Act What is Vocational Rehabilitation? Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a Federal/State-funded program providing services to help individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment. It is designed to help individuals of work age with disabling physical and/or mental disabilities compete successfully with others in earning a livelihood. Vocational Rehabilitation programs take an active leadership role in advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities, removing the physical and attitudinal barriers which often confront them, and publicizing their abilities and accomplishments to society at large. In Tennessee, the Vocational Rehabilitation agency and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired are combined as part of the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) within the Department of Human Services. The program has been expanded and strengthened through the years with the goal of empowering individuals with disabilities by increasing opportunities for informed choice and high quality employment outcomes.

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