Medicaid Alternative Pathways
In this episode Marsh Naidoo chats with Brandon Scarmardo, a Manager at Mental Health and Development Services in Jackson, Tennessee, about the MAPS program. This innovative three-year pilot initiative, facilitated by the Department of Disability and Aging (DDA), is designed to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by equipping them with skills for independent living and employment.
Adaptive Driving
Woody Tatman is an occupational therapist and a certified driving rehabilitation specialist with West Tennessee Healthcare. He evaluates individuals, including those with disabilities, the elderly, and those with cognitive or physical impairments, to determine their ability to drive safely. He can recommend vehicle modifications and provide training to help people learn to drive according to their needs.
Tennessee State Parks Improve Accessibility
Here about the initiative by the Tennessee State Park to improve accessibility.
Tennessee State Parks
The Tennessee State Parks system(59 parks) is part of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and is spearing an ongoing effort to improve the accessibility of parks to be enjoyed by all.
Tennessee Council on Developmental Disability
In today's episode, I chat with Cathlyn Smith and Emma Shouse of the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disability about the work done at the Council as well as the free upcoming leadership program "Partners in Policymaking".
We Rock The Spectrum Gym in Franklin, Tennessee
Today we will be speaking to Steven Kormanitsky of the franchise: We Rock The Spectrum, which is slated to open in Franklin, Tennessee later this year. So grab that cup of coffee, sit back, relax, and enjoy.
PeerKnect: An app that creates social connections...
Emily Bruce is the CEO and Founder of Determinism, LLC, the developer of the platform PeerKnect. She is a Board Certified and licensed Behavior Analyst (BCBA, LBA) in the State of Tennessee with an M.S., in Psychology. She joins us today to talk about PeerKnect.
Tennessee Center for Decision-Making Support
In episode number 52, we talk with Penny Johnson from the Tennessee Center for Decision-Making support. Penny has some insightful information for us and we talk all things decision making ranging from how we build capacity, understanding options, deciding and being able to communicate those decisions. She also gives us a brief overview of ABLE Accounts, the difference between Power Attorney and Durable Power Attorney, as well as just a little bit on a special needs trust.