EASTER SEALS TENNESSEE INC

EASTERSEALS TN HAS BEEN HELPING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, LIVE BETTER LIVES FOR MORE THAN 90 YEARS. EASTERSEALS TN PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES TO YOUTH AND ADULTS ACROSS THE STATE. MULTIPLE EASTERSEALS TN LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF TENNESSEE OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR NARRATIVE ON PROGRAMS.CAMP AND RECREATION: EASTERSEALS TN PROVIDES QUALITY CAMPING SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE CAMPING PROGRAM IS HELD IN AN ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE NATURE, WORK TO OVERCOME FEARS, AND PLAY TO CREATE MEMORIES IN AN INCLUSIVE PROGRAM.APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA): IN EARLY 2021 TO ENHANCE SERVICE DELIVERY, EASTERSEALS TN ESTABLISH AN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) THERAPY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN AN AREA WITH NO PRIOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. ABA THERAPY IS EVIDENCE BASED POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT TREATMENT USED TO INCREASE SOCIAL, COMMUNICATION, AND LEARNING SKILLS. EASTERSEALS TN TAILORED THE NEW ABA PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF AGES 18 MONTHS -21 YEARS, TO TAKE PLACE IN-HOME, IN THE CLASSROOM OR OUTDOORS IN THE COMMUNITY,PROVIDING EASY ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. SUPPORTED LIVING: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM CORE FOCUS IS IN ASSISTING WITH A HOME SEARCH, IDENTIFYING ROOMMATE(S), AND PROVIDING HOME HEALTHCARE WORKERS AS NEEDED TO ASSIST WITH DAILY LIVING NEEDS, SHOPPING, PAYING BILLS, ETC. PERSONAL ASSISTANCE: EASTERSEALS TN PERSONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUPPLIES FAMILIES WITH ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT TO ASSIST WITH DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES, MEAL PREPARATION AND HEALTH NEEDS. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION: THIS PROGRAM ENABLES INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTED TO EXPERIENCE STAFF-ASSISTED COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS RECREATION, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES OR VOLUNTEER SERVICE. EASTERSEALS TN OFFERS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO ASSIST IN MEETING NEEDS.SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT: EASTERSEALS TN PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN COMPETITIVE WAGES BY OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT, DEVELOPING WORK RELATED SKILLS,ENHANCE SELF-ESTEEM AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE. EASTERSEALS TN PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SUPPORT SERVICES FROM INTERVIEWING SKILLS TO ONSITE JOB COACHING.PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITIONAL SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSITION SERVICES FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14-22. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO HELP PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO A POST-SECONDARY CAREER PATH WHICH COULD INCLUDE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, TRAINING OR EMPLOYMENT.EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN (BIRTH - 5 YEARS OLD) WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS OR DISABILITIES. THE GOAL OF THERAPY SESSIONS IS TO COACH FAMILIES AND CHILDCARE PROVIDERS ON HOW TO BEST USE STRATEGIES IN DAILY ROUTINES TO HELP THEIR CHILD WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY BUILD SKILLS FOR PLAYING, COMMUNICATING, AND LEARNING.