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
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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.