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Mid Tennessee Council of the Blind

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Volunteer

4936 Tulip Grove Lane, Hermitage, TN 37076, USA

EIN Number: 62-1190063

contact information

Phone: (615) 562-1104

Hours: No Set Business Hours - Call to Inquire

Website: http://mtcb.tn-acb.org/

Email: mtcb.contact@gmail.com

NTEE Code: R23: Disabled Persons Rights

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

MISSION: 1. To expand the social and educational opportunities for people who are blind and visually impaired in Middle Tennessee, and to encourage and assist such persons in becoming more active, productive, and responsible members of the community. 2. To inform and educate the general public of the capabilities and accomplishments of people who are blind and visually impaired.

VISION - GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS

The chapters' purpose is: to expand the social, economic and cultural opportunities for blind persons in Tennessee; to encourage and assist such persons in becoming more active, productive and responsible member of the community; to enhance the educational and rehabilitative services available to blind persons in Tennessee; to inform blind persons of available opportunities and services in education, employment, recreation, and other areas of common concern; to inform the general public of the capabilities and accomplishments of blind persons and of the importance of providing specialized education to assist such persons to meet their full responsibilities as citizens.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

The Mid-Tennessee Council of the Blind (MTCB) is one of five not-for-profit chapters across the state whose members are concerned about the dignity and well-being of blind people and vision impaired Middle Tennesseans. Our members include persons who are blind, losing vision, or are parents of a child who is blind or visually impaired or fully sighted. We welcome anyone who wishes to work toward equal rights and full participation in society for everyone with a disability.