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Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind

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Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind

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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. 

LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Ronnie Willett, President


Hal Lampert, Vice President

Certified Public Accountant 

Lampert and Eskridge


April Meadow, Secretary

Director of Human Resources (retired)   

City of Beverly Hills


Zane Alsabery, Treasurer 

President, Alchemy Communications


Adrienne Crane-Ross, Director

Talent Agent

Harmony Artists


Dennis Fredrickson, Director

Attorney


David Grunwald, Director

Attorney


Nick Nagatani, Director


Maurice T. Zagha, M.D., Director

Family Practitioner

Our Staff

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Bonnie Schlachte

Executive Director 


Rowena Gabriel

Nursing Supervisor


Nettie Jordan

Nursing Supervisor                       


Juan Sandoval

Day Programs Director


Rian McKinnon

Facilities Manager


Paula Tellez

Accounting Manager


Joshua Cration

Associate Residential Director


Cesar Jara

System Administrator


Lori DeKruif

Associate Residential Development Director

  

Kirsten Pouri

Associate Residential Director of Training

Benefactors

Board of Directors

Benefactors

David Siegel    


Myra Siegel    


Peggy Carr    


John Goff, Jr., MD    


Syd Kronenthal    


Geoff Farrer, Sr.


Joel Ravitz


Joan Ravitz

History

TLC was founded in 1975 by a group of parents whose children faced the prospect of a lifetime in large, isolating and often uncaring institutions. By personally signing the note on a converted nursing facility in Pasadena, they opened California's first residence specially for adults with multiple disabilities and blindness who cannot live independently.


Over the years, TLC expanded to a residential program of twelve homes for over 80 residents throughout the San Fernando Valley.  Services were added to address emerging needs, such as additional Day Programs, Children's and Adult's After School Programs, Early Intervention and Inclusive Preschool Programs.  Consultants and employees include professionals in the fields of physical therapy, speech and language therapy, orientation and mobility therapy, occupational therapy, child development and nursing services for the intermediate care facilities that comprise our 12 homes. Community outreach services include vision screenings, crisis intervention and consultation, and family support groups. 


Referrals to TLC's programs are made by regional center case managers, teachers, social service agencies, family members and any other concerned individual who has received consent to refer.  We encourage family members to visit TLC in advance of the need for services. If TLC is not the right fit, our professional staff is ready to refer you to resources to find the one that is.   


Local Referral Agencies: 

 North Los Angeles County Regional Center

Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center

San Gabriel-Pomona Regional Center

South Central Los Angeles Regional Center

Tri-Counties Regional Center

Westside Regional Center

Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind

7915 Lindley Avenue
Reseda, CA 91335

818-708-1740 Main Office

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