Developmental Services Family Support

11/28/2022

This list of helpful reminders may work well for some of our families and children. Respecting reasonable boundaries will be key to a wonderful holiday season for your child and family.

10/31/2022

MAPs Is Almost Here!
Did you hear?! We’re less than a week away from MAPs launching in Middle Tennessee!

MAPs can help you reach your goals by giving you the tools, technology and support you need to work, live, and travel independently.

Want to know more? Check out the resources linked on our MAPs Resources webpage. You can learn how MAPs can support you at home, at work, in the community, and all about the Virtual Community Resource Map (VCRM) that will help you find the places and activities that are important to you.

Learn more about the MAPs program at

MAPs MAPs Enrollment Application - COMING SOON! Medicaid Alternative Pathways to Independence MAPs is a program that will set people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on a path to learn skills to help them work, live independently, learn about their neighborhoods, and find hobbies tha...

09/05/2022

08/14/2022

1915(C) Waiver Presentations
DIDD will hold two presentations on the 1915(c) waiver amendments that are currently open for public comment. One will be for all stakeholders, another will be focused specifically towards persons supported and families. We hope these presentations will help people understand the proposed changes to the waivers.
Stakeholder Presentation:
When: Monday, August 22nd 1:00-2:00PM Central
Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/3QJRvHf
Meeting number (access code): 2302 462 8294
Meeting password: DIDD
Join by phone
+1-415-655-0001
Access code:2302 462 8294

Family Presentation:
When: Tuesday, August 23rd from 12:00-1:00PM Central
Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/3Ai4GJT
Meeting number (access code): 2307 411 9925
Meeting password: DIDD
Join by phone
+1-415-655-0001
Access code: 2307 411 9925
The public comment period ends at close of business (4:30 p.m. Central) Monday, August 29, 2022. We encourage persons supported, families, and other stakeholders to review the documents and provide comment.
The link to review the proposed changes to all three 1915(c) HCBS waivers and provide any comments can be found at the website below:
https://www.tn.gov/tenncare/policy-guidelines/waiver-and-state-plan-public-notices.html

TennCare Public Notices Open public comment periods Notice of Change in 1915(c) HCBS Waivers Status: Public comment period is open. Proposed Renewal and Amendments to Tennessee’s Section 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services Waivers Notice of Change in TennCare III Demonstration – Amendment ...

07/19/2022

We are so excited to announce that the start date for the TEIS Extended Option is October 15, 2022! We’re preparing for the start of our extended program by continuing to work with our community partners and families.

Families: You can learn more about what the TEIS Extended Option might mean for you and your child by watching the recording of our family focused webinar. We will host a second webinar for families in September, so you have more opportunities to ask questions.

Providers: Don’t forget to tune into our TEIS Extended Option webinar for providers on July 29th from 12 to 1 p.m. CST. Get the details on how to join on our TEIS Extended Option webpage.

The TEIS Extended Option allows current TEIS families to continue receiving TEIS services beyond age 3 if the child is determined eligible for special education services in their local school district. This extension gives families an additional option to consider as they help their children develop and prepare for school.

Learn more at www.tn.gov/didd/teis-extended.

07/16/2022

We are heading to Montgomery County!! Thursday, July 21st // 12-2pm 💚

💙 Location:
Kenwood Baptist Church
992 Peacher’s Mill Road
Clarksville, Tennessee 37042

💚Please bring your own bags!

💙You do not have to be a citizen of Montgomery co to attend.

We can’t wait to see y’all!!

07/11/2022

Maps Program - Pathways to Independence

06/07/2022

Learn more about the TEIS Extended Option! We will be holding a Lunch and Learn for TEIS families on June 20th at 12 p.m. Central Time. This virtual, family-focused presentation will be all about the TEIS Extended Option and what it might mean for your family. TEIS leadership will also be available to answer your questions.

The TEIS Extended Option allows current TEIS families to continue receiving TEIS services beyond age 3 if the child is determined eligible for special education services in their local school district. This extension gives families an additional option to consider as they help their children develop and prepare for school.

Get the details on how to join at the following link: https://www.tn.gov/didd/teis-extended