2024 – Buy Krispy Kreme Donuts to Support Spark
Spark is partnering with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to raise funds! Buy a digital dozen and redeem it at ANY Krispy Kreme in the U.S. That's right! Anyone can participate now matter how near to far from Spark. For every dozen sold, Krispy Kreme will give 50% of the...
2024 – Spark Autumn Newsletter
Hello again, friends of Spark! It's fall (officially), although it does seem to be a bit late getting started. Meanwhile, let's think awesome autumn thoughts and look forward to appreciating more fall-like weather soon. Roll (and run) on the River with Spark!...
2024 – Spark’s Annual Fun Run and Roll
Put a Spark in Your Step at Spark's 4th Annual Fun Run & Roll Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 9 a.m. UT Cherokee Farm Amphitheater 2641 Osprey Vista Way Paved Greenway for Accessibility PRICING 5K Cross-Country Fun Run Single Ticket $40 2-mile Fun Walk & Roll Single...
2024 – Tina Friml Show – Aug. 22
Join SPARK and The Mill & Mine (227 W. Depot Ave.) for one of the best nights of comedy in Knoxville! Stand-up comedian Tina Friml will be in town for one night only! “My jokes are not about me being disabled. They’re about people reacting to me being disabled,”...
2024 – Mid-July Newsletter
News From the World of Spark - Hello again, friends of Spark! The warm weather continues (as if we needed to be reminded), but we did have some relief and much-needed rain, which has been helpful. For a bit of extra relief from the heat, we'd like to remind you...
2024 – More Fundraising Events with Spark in Knoxville!
We’ve had two great percentage events already this summer with Panera Bread and Buff City Soap. And local businesses continue to want to partner with Spark! On Friday, July 19, Yee-Haw Brewing (745 N. Broadway 37917), is giving us ONE DOLLAR from EVERY pint or pitcher...
2024 – Fundraising Events with Spark in Knoxville!
Spark has teamed with local retailers Buff City Soap, Panera Bread, and Red Robin to raise funds for our mission of keeping technology and medical equipment accessible to everyone and anyone. *Customer must mention Spark independence through technology/ETTAC for our...
2024 – June Newsletter
News From the World of Spark - With Love, from WBIR Spark had a really big day on Thursday, May 30, when representatives from WBIR dropped by with a really big check from the TEGNA Foundation. The foundation and WBIR selected Spark to receive a TEGNA Community...
2024 – Look for Spark at Vestival!
Vestival is an annual festival celebrating the arts and heritage of South Knoxville. It started 20+ years ago at the Candoro Marble grounds in the Vestal neighborhood and has expanded to promote all different communities in the across-the-bridge environs of what...
2024 – Shine on with Spark! – CANCELLED
Shake off the winter dust at the Spark Car Wash 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at 116 Childress St. The Big Clean is on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, so you can have your vehicle looking its best for any patriotic gatherings you attend! Mark your...
2024 – Spring Newsletter
Spark begins Q2 '24 with a successful Spring Fling Spring Fling bubbles over with fun! The bubble machine never fails to Spark wonder! Fun filled the Ashley Nicole Dream Playground at Caswell Park on April 13. Young attendees were mesmerized by the bubble machine that...
2024 – First Spring Fling Toy Tech!
Saturday, April 13, 2024 Ashley Nicole Dream Playground 620 Winona St., Knoxville 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m We will have games, snacks, crafts, face painting and an egg hunt! Each child who registers will receive an adapted toy from the Easter Bunny! Special guest...
2024 – It Only Takes A Spark
Won’t you help Spark empower more East Tennessee families as we work together to knock down the barriers created by disability? Spark (formerly known as East Tennessee Technology Access Center) is a non-profit that is celebrating its 35th anniversary. We use assistive...
2024 – Be a Part of Spark’s Treasure Trove of Toys
Every kid deserves to play, and you can help! Spark offers a variety of adapted toys for children with disabilities to borrow and enjoy. These toys support socialization, play, and cognitive and language development. By sponsoring our new Treasure Trove of Toys, you...
2023 – ToyTech Set for Dec. 12
ToyTech Time! December 12, 2023 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 116 Childress St. This event includes adapted toys for children with disabilities, fun, food, games and SANTA! Many popular toys have been designed without consideration for special needs or limited...
2023 – Oct. 28 is FUN, RUN & ROLL Time!
Come join the fun at SPARK's 3rd Annual Fun, Run & Roll! Oct. 28, 2023 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Cove at Concord Park People of all ages and abilities are welcome. Fun, Run & Roll while supporting a great cause! SIGN UP OR DONATE TODAY: Click here to sign...
2023 – September Newsletter
Greetings, Spark family! Fall is starting to feel real around here. We look forward to seeing you at our third Fun Run & Roll on Saturday, Oct. 28 – please spread the word. Our popular annual Toy Tech is in December. We have some big changes headed our way in...
2023 – New Digital Literacy Project
It's more important than ever for everyone to have basic digital literacy skills. With support from AT&T and Digitunity, SPARK will be providing a free digital literacy program with training on: The Affordable...
2023 – July Newsletter
Can you believe more than half of 2023 is gone?! At Spark, we’ve been busy processing donations of used durable medical equipment, computers and assistive devices for those with mobility, vision and hearing loss. Then we redistribute them to persons with disabilities...
2021 – Spark Stories: How Your Donations Make a Difference
Spark Stories - How your donations make a difference! Have you ever struggled to see small print, such as on your phone, or squinted to read a menu in low lighting or even had trouble getting out of bed due to an injury or a strenuous workout? So many of us have...
2021 – Spark Stories: Helping People in the Community
We are excited to start sharing stories with you that we hope you find heartwarming, inspiring and informative about the things we're doing at Spark to help people in our community. We are so happy to be able to assist those in need, especially during a pandemic. From...
2020 – Toy Tech Update for 2020
Toy Tech 2020 drive-thru event was a BIG success! Spark partnered with KnoxMakers™ to give 100 adapted toys to children with disabilities.
2019 – Video from Toy Tech 2019
Thank you to everyone who came to Toy Tech, and thank you to everyone that helped. We had an absolutely marvelous event. Our Toy Tech 2019 video is live! Big thanks to Eric Vreeland for the donation that made recording this event possible!
2019 – The Halloween Party Van
Much of our work at Spark involves helping individuals reach tangible goals. Usually this goal involves gaining or regaining an ability—to see their work as they knit, to use a computer for work, to shower on their own. Sometimes the work we undertake involves a more...
2019 – Toy Tech Holiday Party
Toy tech is a dinner and choral concert for the whole family. There will be arts, crafts, and other activities for children of all ages.
2019 – Trial and Error, Innovator Makes It Better
No Matter How Many Times It Takes, Spark’s Lead Innovator Committed to ‘Go Back and Make It Better’ It’s taking more than a little trial and error, but for Gatlin McPherson, it’s literally a game-changer. McPherson, 34, of Powell, is a University of...
2018 – ETTAC is now Spark: New Name, Logo Better Reflects Our Mission
Some in the crowd knew what was on the easel, hidden underneath a cloth that was about to whisked away. Others were pleasantly surprised.At the Art for ETTAC fundraising auction last week, Mayor Madeline Rogero joined ETTAC Executive Director Mary Thom...
2018 – Volunteer Spotlight: Drew Nored, Nored Telecom
One of this year’s volunteers and sponsors is Drew Nored, a co-owner of Nored Telecom Inc. and a member of ETTAC’s board. He describes himself as “an avid golfer, which is different than being a good golfer.” “The course is excellent, the activities are...