About Us
Mission in Brief
The mission of Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind is to provide for the lifetime needs of individuals with multiple-disabilities and blindness. TLC believes in the value of each individual and promotes the philosophy that each participant can be assisted to achieve his or her full potential.
HOW WE HELP
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
TLC's twelve community homes provide comfortable, friendly and family environments with staff supervision. It is perfect for men and women over the age of 21 who have visual impairments and multiple disabilities and who would like to live with others while receiving ongoing support in many areas of daily living.
Homes are immaculately maintained and range from 6 to 12 residents, with most having one roommate each. Living arrangements are determined by many factors such as an individual's level of social activity, independent living capabilities and home capacity. Our residential community homes, supervised by a live-in care provider, and staffed around the clock 24/7, are designed to be long-term living arrangements.
Creative Arts Program (CAP)
TLC CAP is for individuals who want to explore their creative side. TLC CAP works with individuals to enhance their artistry with the goal of sharing it with the community at large whether that be through a theater performance, displays in our art gallery, selling their pottery on their own website, or creating their own foodstuffs to sell at the farmers market.
Participants in the TLC CAP program will be able to explore various art forms over a six-month semester. If individuals find that they want to explore the art form further, they will be able to take a more advanced technique class after mastering the entry level.
CARR AQUATIC THERAPY CENTER
Named for philanthropist Peggy Carr, the aquatic center has been a large part of TLC services since the early days of the 80s when it was an open-air pool. In 2004, the Carr Center was remodeled and enclosed so that hundreds more (including infants, children and their families) could enjoy the therapeutic benefits of hydrotherapy, or water healing.
We know that hydrotherapy is a recognized benefit for enhanced physical and mental development. With as little as 20-30 minutes in the water every day, one increases muscle tone and improved agility.
NURSING FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY HOMES
Our residential program is built using the structure of intermediate care facilities, and this includes nursing services at varying levels, depending on our residents' needs. We have a stellar staff of professional RNs, LVNs, CNAs and they do a wonderful job keeping us healthy at TLC.
An ICF living arrangement is a health facility that calls for 24-hour personal care and supportive health services. One of our 12 homes is classified as ICF-DDN, which adds nursing supervision for people with developmental disability with intermittent recurring needs for skilled nursing care.