DCI NEWSLINE

Douglas Cooperative Inc. Providing comprehensive services to persons with disabilities in Blount, Cocke, Jefferson and Sevier Counties

Issue 33

February 2001

Family Support

Family Support Services is a program designed to assist family caring for a relative with a sever disability and wanting the option of continuing to provide care at home. Severe disability is denied as: attributable to a mental or physical impairment, likely to continue indefinitely, and results in substantial functional limitation in major life activities. Family Support Services can provide funds to purchase goods and services such as but not limited to: respite care, vehicle modifications, transportation, summer camp, home modifications, specialized equipment and homemaker services. If you have a family member who has a severe disability and would like more information about our waiting list please contact:

Blount County- Molly Breeden (865-983-5522)

Cocke County- Patricia Carr (423-623-6119)

Jefferson County- Pam Clark (865-475-5595)

Sevier County- Sharon Hauser (865-428-3423)

Our thanks to Emory Valley Center for overseeing this much needed service!

Quality Assurance
New SS Rules
Staff Reception
Smile Award
Donations

DCI Board Members

Blount
Mitzi Davis
Jay Hooper
Shaton Ozolins

Cocke
Nancy Bryant
Willie Green
Stephanie Robinson
Astolf Witte

Jefferson
Bob Carter
Tony Scavone
Jay Whitlow

Sevier
Donna McGaha
Betty Ogle
John Richardson
Marianne Wightman

Executive Director
Paula York