About Us         

• TRAC is a Center for Independent Living created by individuals with disabilities for individuals with disabilities.

• TRAC is Centrally located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  TRAC serves 10 counties in southeast Tennessee.

• Not only does TRAC serve those with disabilities, over half of the staff is comprised of persons with disabilities.   

• TRAC offers Five Core Services which include:

Advocacy - Educates the community on disability related issues.  Advocates for the full implementation of the Independent Living Philosophy.  Assists with accessibility surveys and provides education and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act to individuals, agencies or businesses.  Resources for Independent Living encourages people with disabilities to become self-advocates by helping them to understand his/her rights.  Independent Living Resources helps with removing of barriers, personal assistance, transportation needs and housing.

Information and Referral (I&R)- Information and referral services are offered for anyone requesting information on topics that can assist people with disabilities.  I&R identifies agencies and services available to assist individuals in the achievement of independent living.  Maintains a resource of disability related materials available to the general public and        the business community.  I&R also produces newsletters for consumers and the public.

Peer Support - Provides individuals with disabilities assistance in peer support services by, listening, sharing similar experiences, helping to cope with disabilities giving requested information, and the phone buddy program.  Examples of topics include:  housing, jobs, finances, transportation, personal attendants, schooling, and general problems related to disabilities.

                 Independent Living Skills - Provides consumer       

                 requested independent living skills training and

                 programs to groups and individuals.

                 Nursing Home Transition - Relocating individuals

                 with disabilities from nursing homes back into the

                 community to live independently.

• TRAC offers a Ramp Construction Program through  special grants offered to the residents in the City of Chattanooga and some surrounding counties of Tennessee.   

                     Ramp Project:

                 From October 1, 1999 to April 13, 2005, TRAC

                 has served 415 consumers by furnishing them with 

                 ADA compliant ramps.    

• TRAC offers many other services in activities which include:

ADA, Assistive Devices, Attendant Services, Children's Services, Communication, Education, Employment Assistance, Housing Assistance, Meetings,  Mobility Training, Outreach, Personal Assistance, Preventative Services, Ramps, Recruitment, Service to Family Members, Transportation, Volunteer, and Youth Services.

• To learn more about the services TRAC offers, you can contact us by e-mail at  4trac@bellsouth.net or by calling  (423)-892-4774 (local) or 1 (800) 868-8724 (toll free).  

Donations/Corporate Sponsorship

Due to the fact our services are provided at no cost, we do rely heavily on donations.  Through your generosity we are able to provide more services that benefit more persons with disabilities.  If you would like to donate, call our office and ask for the Executive Director.