Katherine Budai, MSW, LCSW 687 C Emory Valley Road Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (865) 483 – 3334
Type of business:
Professionals
Other Comments:
She provides solution – focused counseling to children,
Teens and families with extensive experience with
Special needs children, special education and
Behavioral management. She is a parent of a teen with
ADHD and a child with Down Syndrome.
Alana Dellatan--Music Therapist Knoxville Music Therapy P.O. Box 10171 Knoxville, TN 37939 (865)951-6477 http://knoxvillemusictherapy.com/index.html
Type of business:
Professionals
Other Comments:
Music therapy is an established health profession similar to occupational therapy and physical therapy. It consists of using music in a therapeutic way to address specific non-musical goals. These goals may be physical, psychological, cognitive, behavioral and/ or social functioning goals.
The Arc of Knox County 3000 N. Central Knoxville, TN 37917 (865) 524-1311
Type of business:
Professionals
Wheelchair-accessible seating/Space for wheelchairs to move:
Yes
Other Comments:
Eligibility Guidelines:
Age: 0-3 years for Early Intervention; 16 years and older for Sunshine; 21 years and older for Residential To be eligible for services a person must have an intellectual disability and be approved for Medicaid Waiver funding assistance through the Division of Mental Retardation Services (DMRS). For further information contact the DMRS office of Family and Consumer Services at 800.535.9725.
Service Summary:
Advocacy Services
Down Syndrome Resources
Early Intervention Program for Young Children
Intellectual Disabilities Resources
Residential Services
Vocational Training/ Employment Services
Early intervention program for children (Birth to 3 years old); Vocational training services for individuals (16 years &older); through Sunshine Industries (865) 546-9431, funded by Vocational Rehabilitation; Supported employment.
Fees: See below; also includes DMRS (Medicaid Waiver or state funding needed for adult services)
Hours: Mon - Fri, 7:30AM to 4:00PM
Bailey Fiber Art Studio, Art with Heart! Bailey Fiber Art Studio Knoxville, TN 37922 (865)719-9525 www.BailyFiberArt.com
Type of business:
Professionals
Other Comments:
Karen Bailey Earith is a fiber artist and Occupational Therapist. She has engaged in a variety of art forms all her life. She’s taught people with disabilities how to create art since becoming a therapist in 1983. She believes in helping everyone reach his/her creative potential regardless of age or skill level. Karen writes for several books and magazines in both the fields of art and therapy and teaches extensively throughout the year.
This program will include an overview of art experiences and goals with suggestions of a wide variety of art projects for a variety of budgets, interests, and skill levels.
The Blount Memorial Outpatient Rehabilitation Centers at Springbrook and Tellico West offer expert, outpatient pediatric rehabilitation services in a child-friendly environment.
Center of Vision Development -Jason Clopton, O.D 1080 Neal Street Suite 300 Cookeville, TN 38501 877-372-2567 http://www.covd.biz/index.html
Type of business:
Professionals
Other Comments:
Jason Clopton, O.D. is a pediatric optometrist. Heidi Clopton, OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist. Together, they provide the highest quality vision care to children at the Center of Vision Development (COVD).
Creekside Dental Contact: Kent Melbourne 2606 Greenway Dr. Ste 201 Knoxville, TN 37218 (865) 688-7699
Type of business:
Professionals
Wheelchair-accessible seating/Space for wheelchairs to move:
Yes
Other Comments:
Dr. Melbourne is a member of the Academy of Dentistry for Persons with Disabilities (AAPD)
Fees:see below; TennCare if under 21yr
Hours: Mon - Fri,
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Additional Languages Spoken:
Spanish, Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Dr. Brian Bonfardin MD, Psychiatrist (865) 584-5558
Type of business:
Professionals
Other Comments:
Brian Bonfardin, M.D., is a consultant with Greene Valley Developmental Center and has over 10 years experience in the field of developmental disorders.Currently, he is a consulting psychiatrist to Frontier Health/Woodridge Hospital.He is also the Tennessee State Chapter President of the National Association for the Dually Diagnosed.Throughout his career, Dr. Bonfardin has given numerous presentations on developmental disabilities issues, including a special emphasis on medications for persons affected with autism.He completed his psychiatry residency with the East Tennessee State University Department of Psychiatry and graduated from the James H. Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee Sate University.
Fairview UMC knows that parents of special needs children need a place where they know their children will be taken care of by knowledgeable staff and volunteers.
If you are interested in finding out more about this ministry for your children please contact our Special Needs Coordinator, Lisa Shewmake at 865.924.6157 or our Children's Pastor, Wil Davenport at 983.2080 (x108). We have a changing room and quiet room for families to use at any time during our worship services.
Health Shoppe Suburban Plaza 8025 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 865-693-4909
Type of business:
Retail Store
Curb-side service:
Yes
Convenient location:
Yes
Other Comments:
Let the staff of the Health Shoppe bring it right to your car or if you like they will ship it right to your front door at no extra charge! Eddie Reymond the owner can help you in all your Vitamin, Herbs, sports nutrition and natural food needs with several years experience don’t hesitate to give them a call.
Phone in your order and go pick up at the curb it’s that
The Henry Center -Child Care special needs 2425 N. Gateway Avenue Harriman, TN 37748 (865) 882-5288
Type of business:
Professionals
Other Comments:
The Henry Center is the only daycare in Roane County to provide services for special needs children. Their specialty is providing these services in an inclusive setting. Services provided include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. They also offer early intervention services for children from birth to age three. Their hours are Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 7 PM. Ages accepted for the daycare program are 15 months to 5 years. There is a waiting list, so make sure you call ahead of time.
Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry 601 Concord St. Suite 102 Knoxville, TN 37919 865-522-5437
Type of business:
Professionals
Convenient location:
Yes
Disabled-only parking:
Yes
Curb cuts near handicapped parking:
Yes
Disabled-only parking near entrance:
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible stalls/handrails:
Yes
Other Comments:
Dr. Townsend and his staff are very patient and kind in dealing with children with special needs. Make sure to let them know your child has special needs before your appointment to allow for extra appointment time if needed.
The Law Firm of Robert L. Vogel P. O. Box 31464 Knoxville, TN 37930 865-357-1949 www.robertvogellaw.com
Type of business:
Professionals
Other Comments:
Experienced attorneys who can assist you with your estate planning needs, the probate and administration of an estate, as well as assist you in developing an asset protection plan. We also provide defense services for those wrongly accused of a crime and specialize in Federal and State level appeals. We accept referrals and appointed work. Please go to our website for complete information about our services.
Pellissippi State-Services for Students with Disabilities 10915 Hardin Valley Rd P.O.Box 22990 Knoxville, TN 37933-2290 865/539-7153 www.pstcc.edu
Type of business:
Professionals
Other Comments:
Pellissippi State provides services and academic accommodations for students with disabilities who self-identify as having a disability and provide appropriate documentation of the disability. Services for Students With Disabilities (SSWD) coordinates the services and academic accommodations for all students with disabilities. These may include but are not limited to: assistance with registration; new student advising; volunteer note-takers; notification to faculty of accommodation requests; extended/alternative testing; readers, scribes, and interpreters; tutor referrals; designated liaisons to faculty, staff, and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation; use of campus assistive technology; and assistance identifying/locating adaptive equipment.
Ann Satkowiak - Director
Goins 127
Phone: 865-539-7153 Email: asatkowiak@pstcc.edu
Sunshine Industries 3000 N Central St Knoxville, TN 37917 (865) 546-9431
Type of business:
Professionals
Other Comments:
Provide supportive employment for the mentally handicapped. Provide employment workshops and independent living. They work with people who are 19 and above, but also provide an early intervention program for children birth-3years.
UT College of Law CAN-LEARN Project 505 W. Cumberland Avenue Knoxville, TN 37996-1810 865-974-4141 www.can-learn@tennessee.edu
Type of business:
Professionals
Other Comments:
Barbara H. Dyer, Staff Attorney bhdyer1@netscape.net. Barbara is very nice and will be glad to help you if she can.
The sparse availability of legal representation for students is overwhelmed by the growing need for access to legal advocacy on behalf of this disempowered population. LEARN will seek to address this imbalance. The legal services programs that handle education cases acknowledge the need for a project that will educate more lawyers about the field, adequately support the handful of private lawyers who currently handle education cases, and cultivate new resources from the relevant professional communities to serve at- risk students.
Vanderbilt University Autism Clinic Help Line Nashville, TN (877) ASD-VUMC (273- autismclinic@vanderbilt.edu
Type of business:
Professionals
Other Comments:
Vanderbilt University Autism Clinic Help Line
Vanderbilt Autism Clinic
Vanderbilt recruited Sarah Zombek to serve as family services coordinator. She held a similar position at Massachusetts General Hospital in an autism clinic with a national reputation for family-centered care.
The Vanderbilt Autism Clinic is a gateway to a broad range of Vanderbilt clinical and research programs and resources, as well as those in the community, state and region. It serves families, caregivers, clinicians, educators, and others looking for a single, reliable source to find the help needed.
To contact the Vanderbilt Autism Clinic, call 322-7565 (local), toll-free (877) ASD-VUMC (273-8862), or e-mail autismclinic@vanderbilt.edu .
