West Tennessee Special Technology Access Resource Center
Website:
http://www.starcenter.tn.org/ Location:
Jackson, TN
The STAR Center is a model demonstration, resource and training center dedicated to ensuring that all individuals with disabilities or other special needs maximize their potential for independence and achieve their personal goals of employment, effective learning and independent living through assistive technology, assistive aids and support services.
Supported Projects
"Star Center" Database Builder
Brent Barker
1/2007 — 1/2008
Mr. Barker’s project is designed to expand the STAR Center’s capacity by creating a system for electronic storage of client files and implement these plans and procedures with the use of volunteers.
Mr. Barker has assisted with the development for electronic storage of client files, successfully scanned the entire contents of 75% of our client files, and provided electronic access to the files increasing staff efficiency by making information more available. This access has changed the process of checking out files to the simple click of a button.
"STAR Center" Volunteer Coordinator
Denise Meise
9/2006 — 9/2007
The STAR Center’s VISTA project for community organizing and development has been successful. Denise Meise has been a very valuable addition. Ms. Meise took on the duties of recruiting, coordinating, and recognizing volunteers.
Denise worked closely with the STAR Center staff, clients, stakeholders, and volunteers to update our volunteer handbook, develop a list of volunteer opportunities, and revise our procedures and processes for volunteers. She helped plan and host a volunteer appreciation luncheon for over 300 guests in October 2006. During the holidays Denise assisted as we thanked our supporters with fruit baskets and homemade fudge that our volunteers made. In addition to her coordination of the volunteer program, Mrs. Meise also took an active role in the Development/Fundraising department. She assisted with three summer fundraisers which will gave her the opportunity to be involved with all aspects of planning and executing an event for up to 8,000 participants. Ms. Meise was involved with the filming of the new STAR Center video and was able to see the process from conception to finished product. At the end of her first year of service Mrs. Meise became a VISTA leader as part of the STAR Center’s new Building Together VISTA project.
For our annual KidsFest Event Mrs. Meise recruited over 300 special event volunteers who provided an additional 920 hours of volunteer service. They assisted with the set-up, execution, and break down of the event. Through the volunteers efforts the STAR Center was able to raise over $65,000 and hold a fun family event for our community.
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