The Gate-Gateway to Independence

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The Gate-Gateway to Independence The Gate's mission is to help young adults with disabilities achieve independence by providing them with pre-vocational and social activities.

Social Activities:

The GATE provides a variety of activites in a variety of areas to enhance the leisure time of its participants such as:

Games
Music
Art
Athletics
Cooking
Gardening


Pre-Work Experiences:

Volunteer jobs will offer participants the opportunity to provide a service to others in the community. Participants will have an opportunity to acquire essential work skills such as:

Effective communication
Following directions
Task completion
Time management
Personal organization


Athletics:

Interested participants can experience a variety of Special Olympic events offered through Parks and Rec. The GATE will provide volunteer coaches, registration information, and practice times for these activities.

10/22/2026

During our life skills activity today, staff reviewed personal hygiene with participants, specifically dental hygiene. Each participant ate a single Oreo and looked at how dirty their teeth were. Afterward, they ate an apple slice which cleaned some of the Oreo off of their teeth, showing that healthy food is better for your teeth than junk food.

After the activity, we had a special visit from Danielle Reggio and Marshall Molar from Trinity Dental Clinic. Marshall came to show participants that brushing your teeth is fun and good for your health and Danielle brought everyone dental hygeine bags to take home! Trinity Dental provides dental care to neighbors that are uninsured or under insured. We are greatful for all they do for our community and for their partnership! 🦷🪥💜💛🩵

10/19/2026

Our Monday crew went outside for their first Walking Club activity and then played Pass the Football (aka Hot Potato)!🚶🏽🏈

We are off to a great start this week!

10/17/2026

Tennessee Orange or Crimson Tide? 🍊🥀

Gate participants overwhelmingly voted TENNESSEE ORANGE! GO VOLS!! 🍊🧡🏈

10/10/2026

In the 3rd and final installment of our unboxing series of items from our Amazon Wishlist, Dustyn & Corey unpacked some great items…

⬜️ Napkins for meals
🍽️ Paper Plates
🖍️ Markers
📿 Beads
🧵 String for beading

Thank you for sending these great items to our participants. We are grateful for our community’s generosity! 🩵

Gate Families - you are invited to DayBreak/1st UMC Maryville’s Barrier Free Worship service. This Sunday, the fellowshi...
10/07/2026

Gate Families - you are invited to DayBreak/1st UMC Maryville’s Barrier Free Worship service. This Sunday, the fellowship time includes Pizza & Bingo from 1-2pm, followed by worship from 2-2:30pm. Be sure to check it out!

This week at barrier-free worship we will have pizza and bingo during our fellowship time from 1:00-2:00 p.m. followed by our service at 2:00 p.m. Come join us for a fun and informal time that welcomes everyone.

10/07/2026

In Part 2 of our Amazon unboxing, Courtney & Jacob found:
🎨 Paint
✂️ Adaptive Scissors for friends who need easy squeeze handles
🎃 Stickers &
🥢 Pipe Cleaners

All of these items will help us complete craft projects throughout the year. Thank you to everyone who sent these!! 🩵 Stay tuned for Part 3!

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Maryville, TN

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm

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+18653174283

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