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SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM
with Tim Riley, Rehabilitation Instructor, and Michelle Treese, Field Supervisor 1
The Independent Living Program provides services to eligible individuals of all ages who are blind or who have a severe visual impairment to enable customers to care for themselves in their homes and communities. Rehabilitation Instructors provide a wide range of independent living services to all eligible individuals in all areas of the state, including those living in rural counties. Instructors provide direct services to individuals on a one-on-one basis and coordinate other services which may be available from other agencies and organizations. All services are customized to meet the individual's needs. Join Tim and Michelle as they discuss what services the program provides, who can benefit, and how to refer someone to this free program.
Tim Riley is a Rehabilitation Instructor who serves customers in the Knoxville region and graduated from Berea College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Mr. Riley has worked with the state for over 9 years, in Family Assistance and with Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Prior to working for the state, he has experience in working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, at risk teens, and in the field of mental health.
Michelle Treese is a Field Supervisor 1 for the Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired program, and previously worked as a Rehabilitation Instructor in the same program. Mrs. Treese graduated from Radford University with a Master's in Social Work, and has a BA in Psychology from East Tennessee State University. She has worked with the state for over 13 years, in this program and in Family Assistance, and she has prior experience working as a Social Worker in long term care, the medical field, with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and in foster care.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
O'Connor Senior Center, 613 Winona St, Knoxville, TN 37917-6832, United States,Knoxville, Tennessee