ALL PARENTS & CAREGIVERS ARE URGED TO ATTEND THESE SESSIONS! WHY?
Because when your loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability EXITS the school system and enters adulthood there are NO agencies waiting to provide services for your loved one their is at least a two year waiting list for funding for DMRS services and programs. You can put your childs name on the waiting list now for services by calling DMRS 1-800-654-4839 http://www.state.tn.us/dmrs
Services that are available:
Residential services
Workshop
Personal assistant to help with individual in your home and in community
Community Outtings
Respite
Day Program
Supportive Services
Life Skills
Session 1-
* What is a Waiver?
* Overveiw of Tennessee's Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Wavier Program.
Session II -
* The Application Process for DMRS Services and Benefits of te Waiting List.
* Your rights and Responsibilties.
Session III- 6:00 PM- 6:45 PM
* responsibilities of Your Assinged DMRS case Manager.
Session IV-
* Finding Available Community Resources