Crossville Coffee Shop Gets New HVAC, Employs the Disabled
A local business donated a new HVAC system to Crossville’s Common Grounds Coffee Shop, which provides job opportunities to people with special needs. Common Grounds Founder Sara Bakker said her daughter has Downs Syndrome, and she worried about her daughter being able to find work after high school. Baker said it is unfair that people […]
York State Park Gets All-Terrain Wheelchair
A new all-terrain wheelchair has arrived at the Alvin C. York State Historic Park, allowing visitors with disabilities to better enjoy the park. Park Manager Nate Dodson said the chair is designed to navigate a large variety of different terrains in order to handle the park’s trails. Dodson said it is important for state parks […]
Pickett Reassigns Alternative Courtroom Location Due To Impact On Seniors
Pickett County Commissioners approved a resolution Monday designating the Pickett County Library’s community room as a temporary alternative courtroom for the county. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the community center has housed the courtroom since 2004. Bilbrey said that was beginning to have a negative affect on the county’s senior citizens. “The court proceedings takes […]
Tech Accessible Education Center Director Elected to International Association
Tennessee Tech’s Director of Accessible Education Center has been elected to the board of the International Association on Higher Education and Disability. Chester Goad said that he had previously served on the board in an appointed position. He said that the goal of the organization is to better serve students on campuses. “For people in […]
Crossville’s Hilltoppers Inc. To Host Job Fair At New Facility
Crossville’s Hilltoppers Incorporated is hosting a job fair Saturday at its newly-opened facility. Hilltoppers is non-profit organization that provides services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Executive Director Jeanene Houston said she believes the organization has made a difference in the community. “We’ve taken people from very tough, sad situations,” Houston said. “Not only […]
UCDD Offers SNAP Application Assistance To Seniors
The Upper Cumberland Development District is offering assistance to seniors applying for the SNAP program. Formerly known as food stamps, SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It helps those in need receive nutritional assistance benefits. UCDD SNAP Benefits Coordinator Miranda Malin said that she helps folks who are over the age of 60 or […]
LBJ & C Head Start Accepting Applications For New Learners
LBJ & C Head Start is accepting applications for all 21 locations across 12 counties. Director Penny Meadows said children that are between the ages three to five by August 15th are eligible. “We don’t just do child development,” Meadows said. “We also provide services as nutrition, health screenings, dental, disability services. We look at […]
