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Phone: 615-200-8006

Hours: Open

Website: https://www.blindearlyservices.org

Email: info@blindearlyservices.org

NTEE Code: P30: Children & Youth Services

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

Blind Early Services TN ensures that families are empowered and equipped through specialized programs of support to provide young children who are blind or low vision their absolute BEST start.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

BEST Start BEST Start is our early intervention program which provides in-home direct service sessions by certified Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI), certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS) and Early Interventionists of the Visually Impaired (EIVI). BEST Together BEST Together is our parent, caregiver and provider support program for those who have children with blindness or visual disabilities. We offer private connection groups, in-person and virtual get togethers, webinars, monthly newsletter and a podcast offering interviews with both professionals and those with lived experience to share. BEST Advocate This is our parent empowerment program where we provide training and advocacy around disability rights issues, and specifically those pertaining to individuals with a visual disability.

Causes

Services Offered

  • Centers for Blind & Visually Impaired People
  • Children & Family Services
  • Disability Advocates/Alliance Organizations
  • Disability Support/Caregivers

Populations Served

  • Caregivers
  • Children & Youth
  • Families
  • Non-Adults
  • Parents
  • People with Physical Disabilities

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