It was a pleasure to get out of the office and ride along with a volunteer with Knox County Mobile Meals (Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee) recently. Our team got to experience firsthand the great things they're doing to serve older adults in the area! It's not just about delivering nutritious meals. Sometimes that person at the door with a food delivery is the only contact these folks will have in a given week. Because of this, volunteers and Nutrition Services employees use an app to track changes of condition. This can be anything from medical emergencies to food insecurity to the home environment. Last year alone, the Knoxville office followed up on 1,300 change of condition reports! If you or a loved one could use a service like this, please check out our website to get in contact with your local area agency! https://lnkd.in/gEKrGGjP
Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging
Government Administration
Nashville, TN 3,111 followers
Supporting Tennesseans with disabilities and older adults to live the lives they envision for themselves.
About us
The Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging works every day to become the nation's most person-centered and cost-effective state support system for people older adults and people with disabilities. We execute our vision of supporting all Tennesseans with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live fulfilling and rewarding lives through dedicated service and hard work. We are pioneers among our peers as the first state to receive Person-Centered Excellence Network Accreditation from the Council on Quality and Leadership. We pursue increased employment opportunities for people with disabilities in competitive integrated settings. We work to ensure that people can engage with their broader community while maintaining the best possible health. Learn more about our services at http://tn.gov/didd
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http://tn.gov/disability-and-aging
External link for Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Nashville, TN
- Type
- Government Agency
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400 Deaderick St.
Citizens Plaza, 10th Floor
Nashville, TN 37243, US
Employees at Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging
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Success within TEIS starts with its staff! Some of the best days on the job are when we get to get out and meet with our team face-to-face and experience the incredible work they're doing. This week, TEIS leadership traveled to Chattanooga. They toured Siskin Children's Institute, which collaborates with TEIS to offer at-home early intervention services in the Southeast. They witnessed firsthand how Siskin is improving the quality of life for the children they serve. Additionally, TEIS leadership met with staff at the Southeast Point of Entry office. These visits help keep staff informed about learning opportunities, system updates, and new ways to connect families with local resources. Significant effort goes into making sure every child in TEIS receives quality care!
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We're starting off our October strong and recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month! We asked central office staff to share their strengths as part of the #HireMyStrengths campaign. All month long, we'll be sharing stories of Tennesseans with disabilities and older adults who bring their incredible talents to the workplace. Want to learn more? Click Here: https://bit.ly/3zFXA4A.
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It's October and we're celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month! NDEAM recognizes the value and talent workers with disabilities and older adults add to Tennessee's workplaces and economy. DDA is proud to support this year's national theme - "Access to Good Jobs for All." YOU can participate in the #HireMyStrengths campaign by sharing your strengths. Download the template here: https://bit.ly/3Bpw8IO
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The first step to changing the lives of older adults and Tennesseans with disabilities is joining the team! Our incredible HR team met with Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) students during the BIG Career Fair and shared a number of great opportunities available within DDA. Want to join the team? Apply here: https://bit.ly/3Bltm7r
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Hey everyone, this is Emily! I want to update you on my internship with DDA and how it is going. I do news clips and captions every Monday morning, and I also write Open Line articles every Wednesday morning. I do photography and social media. I did a video at a doctor's office. I'm learning a lot and I really want to have this job one day after I graduate from Lipscomb University!
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We're booked and busy this September! DDA Commissioner Brad Turner started the day with opening remarks at the Tennessee Chapter of National Association for Dually Diagnosed. What an incredible opportunity to address leaders, advocates and professionals working to serve those with mental health and IDD diagnoses. Just hours later, Commissioner Turner celebrated the Grand Opening of a new ABA Centers of Tennessee in Goodlettsville. We're excited to see how this new facility can serve families and individuals with ASD in Middle Tennessee and connect with the best resources for them.
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Forbes has recognized Tennessee State Government as one of America's Best-in-State Employers 2024! This marks the fifth consecutive year Tennessee has made the list, thanks to our dedicated employees. It's not easy work, but the people DDA serves inspire us to show up every day as we strive to improve the lives of older adults and individuals with disabilities. Read more about the Forbes recognition here: https://lnkd.in/e-DYSwJD
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Please share! We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2024 Enabling Technology and Innovation Summit is now open! This event will take place on November 13th and 14th at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro, TN. This year, our focus will be rooted in 'Innovation for Life,' where we will explore how new technologies can assist people with disabilities, as well as older adults in Tennessee. For detailed information on speakers, workshops, accommodation, and more, please visit our website at https://lnkd.in/gx2wWJxA. We look forward to seeing you there!