TRI-STATE RESOURCE AND ADVOCACY CORPORATION
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Independence for individuals with disabilities
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Our Mission Statement
TRAC's Independent Living Philosopy
TRAC's Independent Living Philosopy
Is to provide and enhance opportunities for individuals with any disability to lead the fullest and most independent lives possible. We are inspired to make a better, happier place for individuals with disabilities in the ten county area we serve in Southeast Tennessee.
TRAC's Independent Living Philosopy
TRAC's Independent Living Philosopy
TRAC's Independent Living Philosopy
Any individual has the right and opportunity to follow a course decided by one's self and to succeed or fail in pursuit of one's goals and dreams. The IL philosophy promotes self-determination, equal opportunities, systems of individual advocacy, peer support, and self-help, along with self-respect.
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Right now, we are in need of ramp-building volunteers. Groups and individuals over the age of 12 (with an adult present for minors) contact us if you are interested in volunteering in this way! You can forever change a life and feel good about doing so.
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For individuals impacted by COVID-19 and behind in rent. Call us or email us.
MAY COMMEMORATIVE MONTH
National Mental Health Awareness
National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness
National Mental Health Awareness
Mental illnesses are common in the United States. Nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness (52.9 million in 2020). Mental illnesses include many different conditions that vary in degree of severity, ranging from mild to moderate to severe. Two broad categories can be used to describe these conditions: Any Mental Illness (AMI) and Serious Mental Illness (SMI). AMI encompasses all recognized mental illnesses. SMI is a smaller and more severe subset of AMI. More than 50% of the population will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetime. Annual prevalence among U.S. adults, by condition:
Major Depressive Episode: 8.4% (21 million people)
Schizophrenia: <1% (estimated 1.5 million people)
Bipolar Disorder: 2.8% (estimated 7 million people)
Anxiety Disorders: 19.1% (estimated 48 million people)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: 3.6% (estimated 9 million people)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: 1.2% (estimated 3 million people) Borderline Personality Disorder: 1.4% (estimated 3.5 million people)
National Stroke Awareness
National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness
National Mental Health Awareness
In the United States, about 795,000 people suffer a stroke each year. Someone has a stroke every 40 seconds, and every 4 minutes someone dies from stroke. There are more than 140,000 deaths each year from stroke. Statistics show that about 40% of stroke deaths occur in males and 60% in females. Stroke is also the leading cause of serious long-term disability in the United States. There are over 7 million stroke survivors living in the United States and two-thirds of them are currently disabled. Around 25% of people who recover their first stroke will have another within 5 years. One of the biggest campaigns is FAST, teaching the world to know the symptoms of stroke and how to respond quickly to help save a life.
Face – By asking the person to smile you can tell immediately if one side of the face droops.
Arm – Ask the person to raise both arms. Observe to see if one arm drifts lower than the other.
Speech – Slurred speech is a symptom of stroke. Ask the person to repeat a single sentence.
Time – Call 911-Fast. Time may be the difference between life and death or even partial and full recovery.
National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness
National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness
National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness
Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes long-lasting lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time. More than 30,000 children and adults in the United States have CF (70,000 worldwide) and CF affects people of every racial and ethnic group. In people with CF, mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene cause the CFTR protein to become dysfunctional. When the protein is not working correctly, it’s unable to help move chloride -- a component of salt -- to the cell surface. Without the chloride to attract water to the cell surface, the mucus in various organs becomes thick and sticky. In the lungs, the mucus clogs the airways and traps germs, like bacteria, leading to infections, inflammation, respiratory failure, and other complications. For this reason, avoiding germs is a top concern for people with CF. In the pancreas, the buildup of mucus prevents the release of digestive enzymes that help the body absorb food and key nutrients, resulting in malnutrition and poor growth. In the liver, the thick mucus can block the bile duct, causing liver disease. In men, CF can affect their ability to have children.
National Brain Tumor Awareness
National Brain Tumor Awareness
National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness
Today, an estimated 700,000 people in the United States are living with a primary brain tumor, and approximately 88,970 more will be diagnosed in 2022. Brain tumors can be deadly, significantly impact quality of life, and change everything for a patient and their loved ones. They do not discriminate, inflicting men, women, and children of all races and ethnicities. Approximately 71% of all brain tumors are benign Approximately 29% of all brain tumors are malignant Approximately 58% of all brain tumors occur in females Approximately 42% of all brain tumors occur in males. It is estimated that more than 4,800 children and adolescents between the ages of 0-19 will be diagnosed with a primary brain tumor this year.
ALS Awareness
National Brain Tumor Awareness
National Melanoma Awareness
ALS affects as many as 30,000 in the United States, with 5,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Estimates suggest that ALS is responsible for as many as five of every 100,000 deaths in people aged 20 or older. ALS is most common among persons over age 60. The early symptoms of ALS include muscle weakness or stiffness in the hands, feet, legs, and ankles; difficulty walking, swallowing, or holding the head up; muscle cramps; twitching in the arms, shoulders, and tongue; and slurred speech. This is generally followed by progressive weakness, wasting, and paralysis of the muscles of the limbs and trunk, as well as loss of control of vital functions such as speech, swallowing, and eventually breathing.
National Melanoma Awareness
National Brain Tumor Awareness
National Melanoma Awareness
The incidence of melanoma has doubled during the past three decades in the United States. One person dies of melanoma every hour, every day. 99,780 people in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with new melanomas in 2022. On age related cancers, melanoma is the #1 most diagnosed cancer among 25 to 29 year olds in the United States. For 15 to 29 year olds, it is the 3rd most common for men and 4th most common for women. The average age of people diagnosed with melanoma is 63. But melanoma is not uncommon even among those younger than 30. In fact, it’s one of the most common cancers in young adults (especially young women). An estimated 7,650 people in the United States are expected to die of melanoma in 2022—about 5,080 men and 2,570 women.
Sturge-Weber Syndrome Awareness
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness
Sturge-Weber Syndrome Awareness
SWS affects males and females in equal Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare vascular disorder characterized by the association of a facial birthmark called a port-wine birthmark, abnormal blood vessels in the brain, and eye abnormalities such as glaucoma. SWS can be thought of as a spectrum of disease in which individuals may have abnormalities affecting all three of these systems (i.e. brain, skin and eyes), or only two, or only one. Consequently, the specific symptoms and severity of the disorder can vary dramatically from one person to another. The exact incidence and prevalence is unknown. One estimate places the incidence at 1 in 20,000-50,000 live births. Approximately 3 in 1,000 babies are born with a port-wine birthmark, but only approximately 6% of individuals with a port-wine birthmark on the face develop the neurological abnormalities associated with SWS. The risk increases to 20-50% when the port-wine birthmark is on the forehead, temple region or upper part of the face. SWS can affect individuals of any race or ethnicity.
Celiac Disease Awareness
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness
Sturge-Weber Syndrome Awareness
Celiac disease is a chronic digestive and immune disorder that damages the small intestine. The disease is triggered by eating foods containing gluten. Gluten is a protein found naturally in wheat, barley, and rye, and is common in foods such as bread, pasta, cookies, and cakes. Many products contain gluten, such as prepackaged foods, lip balms and lipsticks, toothpastes, vitamin and nutrient supplements, and, rarely, medicines. Celiac disease can be serious. The disease can cause long-lasting digestive problems and keep your body from getting all the nutrients it needs. Celiac disease can also affect the body outside the small intestine. Celiac disease is different from gluten sensitivity NIH external link or wheat intolerance. If you have gluten sensitivity, you may have symptoms like those of celiac disease, such as abdominal pain and tiredness. Unlike celiac disease, gluten sensitivity does not damage the small intestine. Celiac disease affects at least 3 million Americans.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness
They are generally characterized by joint hypermobility (joints that move further than normal range), joint instability (subluxation [partial separation of the articulating surfaces of a joint]) and dislocations (full separation of the surfaces of a joint), scoliosis, and other joint deformities, skin hyperextensibility (skin that can be stretched further than normal) and abnormal scarring, and other structural weakness such as hernias and organ prolapse through the pelvic floor. In the rarer types of EDS, there is also weakness of specific tissues that can lead, for example, to major gum and dental disease, eye disease, cardiac valve and aortic root disorders, and life-threatening abdominal organ, uterine, or blood vessel rupture. The combined prevalence of all types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome appears to be at least 1 in 5,000 individuals worldwide. The hypermobile and classical forms are most common; the hypermobile type may affect as many as 1 in 5,000 to 20,000 people, while the classical type probably occurs in 1 in 20,000 to 40,000 people.
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Are you an individual with a disability that was financially impacted by COVID-19? Behind on rent or mortgage? A landlord that experienced a loss in revenue? We have access to programs that can help. Contact us and let us find what relief you may qualify for. You are not alone.
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Silent Auction
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Silent Auction
Silent Auction
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