Deaf-Blind Resources
Lana Bazemore, TN DRS Program Coordinator for Deaf-Blind services
Provides additional resource information and direct case assistance
Monique Brazelton, I-CAN Connect Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
Provides adaptive internet accessible equipment (Please refer to Lana first to assist with assessment on appropriate equipment)
Patrice Barner, Telecommunications Device Access Program
Provides adaptive telephone equipment
Starkey Hear Now Program
Provides hearing aids ($125 per hearing aid processing fee, Lana can assist with referrals to Lions Club to cover cost of processing fee if client is unable to pay fee)
Paige Berry, Program Director Senior Adult Services for Helen Keller National Center (HKNC)
Provides in-state training with cost to be determined by host agencies
Marilyn Trader, HKNC Southeast Regional Representative
Provides information and referral resources for nation programs available for consumers with combined vision and hearing loss
John Forbes, President of TN Organization for the Deaf-Blind (TODB)
Provides information for support group meetings and activities in the Nashville and Chattanooga area
Lori Wyke, President of TN Association for the Deaf-Blind (TDBA)
Provides information for support group meetings and activities in the Knoxville area
