Announcements
Survey of Statewide Needs for Services in Developmental Disabilities
Researchers from the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC), in collaboration with the Tennessee Developmental Disabilities Network, are investigating the need for disability services in Tennessee. We want to learn what is most important to the disability community and about needs across Tennessee....More
Person-Centered Practices
The Division of Intellectual Disabilities is entering into the third year of Person-Centered Organizational Change efforts funded by the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services....More
Free Seminar - Decision-Making For Vulnerable People
Learn About: Less restrictive options for people who need help in decision making, Powers of Attorney and surrogate decision-making, Need for Conservator or Guardian...More
A Message From Deputy Commissioner Stephen H. Norris
I am pleased to announce that Governor Phil Bredesen and the Legislature have taken a major step in supporting people with disabilities. Changing the terminology related to the people we serve is important to changing attitudes and perceptions about people with intellectual disabilities, and they deserve to be treated with respect, just like anyone else. ...More
Provider Manual Revisions- Notice of Public Meeting Pursuant to TCA § 33-1-309
In accordance with § 33-1-309 of the Tennessee Code Annotated a Public Meeting will be held to receive comments on the below changes to Chapters 19 and 21 of the Division of Intellectual Disabilities Services Provider Manual...More
DIDS & The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) has helped thousands of Tennesseans with developmental disabilities maintain their current level of services. Before the enactment of ARRA, for every $1 the state spent on Medicaid services the federal government would contribute $2. Now with the passage of ARRA, this match has increased. For every $1 the state spends the federal government will contribute $3....More
New Family Training Schedule Out Now
It's here!!! - ARCLink Roommates
Roommates is a new tool now available for Tennessee citizens with intellectual disabilities already receiving residential funding from DIDS to be able to, along with their family, friends, Independent Support Coordinator or Residential Provider, enter information about themselves in order to search for and locate one or more potential roommates.
Harold Jordan Center dismissed from lawsuit
Motion to Dismiss Arlington Developmental Center Lawsuit
- Letter from DIDS Deputy Commissioner Stephen H. Norris to Stakeholders
- Deputy Commissioner Stephen H. Norris Declaration
- Motion to Dismiss
- Supporting Memorandum for Motion to Dismiss
Grant Material
- Application for Funding (PDF and Word)
- DIDS Employment Status Report (PDF and Word)
- Discovery as it Pertains to Employment (PDF and Word)
- Discovery: Realizing Potential (PowerPoint and PDF)
- Cover Sheet (Word)
- Budget Forms (Excel)
Protocols
