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The late Robert The late Robert "Bob" Leonard in front of road to freedom bus with quote "Never give up!"
T.A.R.P. Inc. Center for Independent Living, is an IRS 501 (c ) 3 nonprofit, non-residential, charitable organization directed and staffed by individuals with disabilities, working to promote the dignity, independence and civil rights of Tennesseans with disabilities. Our goal is to offer cross-disability services, the promotion of active citizenship and working with others to create services that support self-determination and full participation in community life. Founded in 2005.

TARP is the first truly Rural -based Center in Tennessee, serving Eight Counties in Northwest and North-Middle Tennessee including: Benton, Dickson, Henry, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Stewart and Weakley Counties

Our Funding Sources:
  • Administration for Community Living US Department of Health and Human Services
  • State of Tennessee Department of Human Services
  • Local Community Support

Our Executive Director:
  • Denise Wardle

Staff and Board of Directors:
  • 51% of staff are persons with disabilities
  • 51% of Board of Directors are persons with significant disabilities.
  • The ADA defines a person with a disability as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity. This includes people who have a record of such an impairment, even if they do not currently have a disability.




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