The staff had their pictures taken at the Ashley Nicole Dream Playground. They can be found more frequently at the disABILITY Resource Center.
Because of my relationships with friends and family members with disabilities,
I am very committed to the independent living movement philosophy and practice.
My responsibilities include the daily administration, management, direction and
operation of the disABILITY Resource Center programs, events, services, facilities,
and personnel. I enjoy meeting every person who comes to the DRC and watching
their progress. In addition, I represent the agency at local, state, and federal
levels. Just for fun, I love completing the yearly federal report!
Email:
Lillian
As Program Director it is my responsibility to implement and coordinate
various services at the disABILITY Resource Center. In addition, I assist
clients in writing and implementing employment goals as well as provide
information and referral, peer support, advocacy, independent living
trainings and assist in community education and outreach.
E-mail:
Nicole
Vocational Rehabilitation Services refers individuals seeking
employment to the DRC. I, then, perform vocational assessments, job
placement and job coaching. The client is assessed on the performance
of job tasks for a particular job at a work site in Knoxville. After the
assessments are finished, I assist individuals in finding employment.
After job placement, DRC offers job coaching that is on-going for as long
as needed by employee or employer. If you are not receiving Vocational
Rehabilitation Services, I can provide limited assistance with
employment needs.
E-mail:
Jeanette
As Office Manager I am responsible for bookkeeping and other office management duties such
as maintenance of office equipment and facilities. In addition I am the Event Coordinator for our Pork
Knox Q-Fest which involves marketing to prospective vendors, artists, and volunteers as well
as fundraising.
E-mail:
Kathi
Through my personal and academic experiences I have a passion to assist
individuals with disABILITIES. I work as the Independent Living Specialist
and my responsibilities include empowering and assisting people with
disABILITIES to live as independently as possible within the community. This
includes locating affordable and accessible housing, advocacy at both the
individual and systems level, and peer counseling. I enjoy socializing,
listening to music, participating in recreational activities, and traveling.
E-mail:
Keith
My job is unique in that I provide resources and information to callers.
I really enjoy my job because it allows me to do what I have wanted to
do since college. Having lived with a disability all my life and having
to search for resources to assist me, I feel that my unique perspective
on the world is a benefit. I also feel like advocacy is an important
part of my work in addition to providing resources to our callers.
E-mail:
Nicole
