The mission of Spark is to connect people with disabilities in East Tennessee with the adaptive tools and technology needed to live life with maximum independence and dignity. Spark does this by providing medical equipment to children and adults with disabilities, providing tech and tech assistance to people with disabilities or low-income, adapting equipment and toys for children with disabilities, and providing additional resources to anyone who comes through our doors.
“My husband is recovering from a car accident and a friend suggested a knee scooter from your organization. This is going to make our lives over the next few weeks much easier. Thank you so much for what you are doing in the community. I hope this helps the next person on your list.
Thank You!“
– Shannon W.
Many Thanks!
Subsequent to placing an appeal for wheelchairs here on our web site, we received a remarkable number of donations of wheelchairs and transfer chairs, thus enabling us to meet the demand. Spark wishes to thank everyone for their donations. We also want to remind everyone that wheelchairs are one of our most-requested items, so if you or someone you know has any to spare, we have room for more, and we’d love to make them available.
Let’s Talk About Email
Here at Spark, we receive email – lots of it! If you’ve emailed us and haven’t heard back from us yet, we apologize. Spark is a small (but mighty) team consisting of a part-time paid bookkeeper and a couple of unpaid volunteers. We’re doing our best. However, if you’d like to come and answer the phone for an hour or two, that would be a huge help, so please call or visit. Thanks!
Our Services
Spark is proud to offer a variety of services led by a team of qualified individuals who are committed to excellence. We are united in our commitment to support the needs and goals of people with disabilities in East Tennessee.
Spark’s work is substantially funded by private donations. Your financial support helps us help others in our community!
Assistive
Technology
Assistive Technology encompasses a broad range of low-tech and high-tech devices that allow people with disabilities to perform functions that might otherwise be too difficult.
Mobility (DME, durable medical equipment)
Spark provides loans of durable medical equipment including items such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, crutches, etc. These items provide mobility and caregiver assistance for individuals and service providers.
Community Programs
Community programming creates a safe, welcoming, and engaging space for people with disabilities to build social skills in an inclusive environment and to express themselves in artistic and diverse ways.
How we’ve made a difference.
“Great organization that has been servicing East Tennessee for over 30 years. Congrats on the new look and your next 30 years.”
“Awesome place! We were in a spot and needed a wheel chair. Got one on the spot, no questions asked! THANK YOU!”
“Such compassion and willingness to help those in need. What a great benefit for East Tennessee!”
Meet Sparky
Sparky is the newest member of the Spark team, filling the position of mascot. Sparky is a salamander whose unique abilities represent many of Spark’s principles. Salamanders can regenerate tails and limbs symbolizing rebirth and renewal. They can also withstand fire, demonstrating incredible determination and resilience in the face of adversity. Sparky is a native amphibian of East Tennessee and has a cousin, the Tennessee Cave Salamander, who is the official state amphibian for Tennessee!
Show your support for Spark.
There are many ways to show your support and since Spark is a designated 501(c)(3) organization by the IRS, and all donations of money, time, or equipment are tax deductible. We appreciate any donation that you can make to our center. Below are a few ways you can help.
- Monetary Donations
- Durable Medical Equipment
- Kroger Community Rewards
- Volunteer