Disability Resource Center - Independent Living Center

Address: 900 East Hill Avenue, Suite 120
Knoxville, TN 37915
Contact Phone: (865) 637-3666
Fax: (865) 637-5616
Website: http://www.drctn.org
Services Available: Center for Independent Living provide four core services: advocacy, peer support, information and referral, and independent living skills training.

Advocacy is working to remove the barriers to independent living and full inclusion in all aspects of community life. Sometimes Centers will advocate for the rights of one person in his or her own community. Sometimes Centers work to achieve change that will benefit thousands or even millions of persons with disabilities all over the state or the nation. This kind of systems change is often achieved through legislative and regulatory advocacy. Systems advocacy focuses on barrier removal and equal access to society.

Peer support is providing the opportunity for people to learn and grow by discussing their needs, concerns and issues with people who have had similar experiences. Sometimes staff will provide the peer support, sometimes individuals will receive their support from another person in the community, and sometimes they will take part in a support group.

Information and referral gives people access to the information and resources they need to make informed choices and get what they need to live independently.

Independent living skills training helps individuals acquire the skills they need to live. Often it will include teaching people how to employ and manage personal assistants, or care for physical needs related to their disability, or how to communicate effectively. Who better than another person with a disability to show someone the "tricks of the trade?"


To Apply: Contact the housing assistance agency at the phone number above, or via the website if available.

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Nearby Assistance Programs

KNOX HOUSING PARTNERSHIP, INCORPORATED Housing Counseling Agency	109 Winona St Knoxville, TN 37917-7843 | 0.5 mile away	865-637-1679
KNOXVILLE AREA URBAN LEAGUE Housing Counseling Agency	1514 E. Fifth Avenue KNOXVILLE, TN 37917-7801 | 0.7 mile away	865-524-5511-120
LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE Housing Counseling Agency	502 South Gay Street KNOXVILLE, TN 37902-1503 | 0.7 mile away	865-637-0484
The Salvation Army of Knoxville Charitable Organization	409 N. Broadway Knoxville, TN 37917 | 1.1 miles away	865-525-9401
KCDC Housing Authority	901 N Broadway Street Knoxville, TN 37917 | 1.3 miles away	(865)403-1100
Catholic Charities of East Tennessee Inc. - Elizabeth’s Homes Non-Profit Organization	119 Dameron Avenue Knoxville, TN 37917 | 1.4 miles away	865-971-3570
Ladies of Charity Non-Profit Organization	120 W. Baxter Avenue Knoxville, TN 37917 | 1.5 miles away	865-474-9348
Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee - South Center Community Action Agency	522 Maryville Pike Knoxville, TN 37920 | 2.5 miles away	865-577-7591
Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee - West Center Community Action Agency	2247 Western Avenue Knoxville, TN 37921 | 2.6 miles away	865-524-3345
Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee - East Center Community Action Agency	4200 Asheville Highway Knoxville, TN 37914 | 3.2 miles away	865-546-5125
CREDABILITY - KNOXVILLE BRANCH Housing Counseling Agency	531 Callahan Dr KNOXVILLE, TN 37912-1335 | 6.6 miles away	800-251-2227
Knox County Housing Authority	6333 Pleasant Ridge Road Knoxville, TN 37921 | 6.6 miles away	(865)637-7942
Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee - North Center Community Action Agency	7028 Maynardville Highway Knoxville, TN 37918 | 7.5 miles away	865-925-0880
ETHRA Housing Authority	9111 Cross Park Dr Knoxville, TN 37923 | 10.6 miles away	(865)691-2551

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