TSB Work-Based Learning Students in Video

Recently, the Tennessee Disability Coalition began a new initiative entitled "Tennessee Businesses for the Better." The goal of the program is to break down stereotype barriers about hiring people with disabilities. They seek to spread awareness in general about the great benefits of disability employment. By removing any barriers and spreading awareness about the positive aspects of a disability work force, business owners will be encouraged to take the next step towards inclusivity. As part of the initiative, Hannah Vickery was assigned the task of producing a video depicting the scope of work, usefulness, and benefits gained. Hannah decided to begin her video by highlighting businesses within the state that already recognize these benefits and currently do a great job in 

Camps in Rear View Mirror

Thanks to generous donations from the Lions Club, Tennessee School for the Blind continued its tradition of hosting three weeks of summer camp in 2019. The camps were held during the month of June. The school has altered the lives of hundreds of blind and visually impaired students from across the state through its summer enrichment programs. The camps have been held each summer on the school’s campus for several decades. The past two summers, Mr. Andy Joiner and Dr. Tammy Parsons have served as directors.

Tiger Track Off and Running

Tennessee School for the Blind began their 2019-20 interscholastic athlethic program by hosting an invitational track meet. On Friday, September 13th, athletes from six other schools began arriving on campus for the all-day-Saturday competition. Participating this year were teams from Kentcky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, and Arkansas.