It is our mission to empower people with disabilities toward 
full community participation and integration. 

DRC Staff 

Lillian Burch, MA 
Executive Director 


Tom Kahler 
Independent Living Spec. 


Jason Seaton 
Independent Living Spec. 


Jeanette Dyer 
Employment Coord. 


Lynnettte Bergen 
Employment Specialist 


Kathi Hollander 
Office Manager 


Amanda Carter 
Resource Dev. 
VISTA 


Web Site: 
www.drctn.org 

E-Mail: 
drc@drctn.org 

Board of Directors 

John Buckley 
President 

Otis Stephens 
Vice President 

Terry Crow 
Treasurer 

Dennis Clark 
Secretary 

Don Barksdale 

Anita Bright 

A. Odell Fearn 
Marion McDavid 

Gerald Rasa 

The Board meets at 
4:30pm, 3rd Monday of 
every month (except holidays) 
at the DRC. 

Ashley Nicole 
Playground 

Chair - Don Barksdale 

Funded by: 

* U.S. Dept. of Educ.: 
Rehabilitation Services 
Administration 
* TN Rehabilitation 
Services 
* Community Shares 
* SILC 
* Knox County 
* Contributions and 
fundraising activities 
Alternative 
formats available 
on website or upon 
request. 

900 E. Hill Avenue • Suite 120 
Knoxville, TN 37915 
Phone 865-637-3666 
TTY 865-637-6796 

Spring Edition 2007 


May Day Picnic 

Friday, May 18 
11:00 am - 1:00 pm 
Ashley Nicole Dream 
Playground on 
Winona St. 



Join us for the works: 
Hotdogs, Coleslaw, Beans 
Please bring a dessert 
or chips. 
Reserve your plate at 637-3666. 
Rec. donation: $2.00 


New Workshops: 
Health & Happiness 

1. Personal Fitness Training 
John Holt, Certified Personal Trainer 
Tuesdays, May 15 - June 5, 9:30 a.m. 
Personal Fitness trainer provides individualized personal 
fitness training for people with disABILITIES. Learn how 
to have optimum health! 
Value - $60.00. Scholarships available. 
Class limited to 10 people. 
Reserve your space with Amanda Carter now! 


2. The Secret 
Tuesday, June 12 
9:30 a.m. 
Hosted by Jason Seaton. 
Watch a movie so powerful it can change the course of your life. 
Value - priceless! Scholarships available. 



Upcoming Events 


Rehabilitation Services 
Public Hearing 


Tuesday, May 8, 2007, 4:00 pm 
State Office Bldg, 531 Henley St., Knoxville 

Review the State Plan and give your input to 
the VR State Plan for 2008. Meet the state and 
local VR officials. 

Work Incentives Training 

Thursday, May 17, 1:00-3:00, DRC 
Trainer: Cathy Randall 
Community Work Incentives Coordinator for 
Work Incentive Planning Assistance of 
Benefits to Work 

How does work effect SSI/SSDI benefits? 
Training for clients, families, service 
providers, etc. 

Tennessee Disability MegaConference 

Thursday, May 31 - Saturday, June 2, 2007 
Nashville Airport Marriott 

A conference for persons with disabilities, 
family members, professionals, teachers, therapist, 
service providers, direct support, interested 
citizens. For more information, contact 
Jason. 

***** News Bleep ***** 
The United States did not send representation 
nor sign onto the United Nation Convention on 
the Rights of People with Disabilities. If you 
would like more information and actions to 
take, contact the DRC. 

Spirit of ADA Awards 
Celebration 
Friday, July 27, 2007 


Spirit of ADAAward 
Nominations for Spirit of ADA Awards 

Please include the following information: 

1. 
Award Category: 
*Person with a disability 
*Community member 
*Most accessible business 
*Employer 
*Service Provider 
2. Name of nominee 
3. Phone Number of Nominee 
4. Your Name 
5. Your Phone Number 
6. How does your nominee demonstrate 
the spirit of empowerment and inclusion of 
people with disabilities? 
7. What makes your nominee unique? 
Please submit to the DRC Executive 
Committee by May 18, 2007. 


Non-Profit 

U.S. Postage 
PAID 
Knoxville, TN 
PERMIT NO. 78 


900 E. Hill Avenue • Suite 120 
Knoxville,TN 37915 

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