The right of a person to make an informed decision to engage in experiences of his or her own choosing, which are necessary for personal growth and development.
A model that empowers people with disabilities to make as many of their own decisions as possible.
Learn More about Individual Rights of Developmental Disability Service Recipients and the Values they deserve.
Applicants must have a developmental disability and must have tried other avenues before requesting money from this fund.
Applicants must have a developmental disability. Fund will pay for item(s) costing under $200. Fund will not pay for items to be repaired, replace lost items, or purchase an item that has an on-going cost associated with it.
Use the button below to learn more about additional resources available to you such as TennCare, Disability Law and Advocacy Center, Tennessee Schools for the Blind and Deaf, and much more.
We encourage input from persons receiving services, conservators, guardians, family members, natural supports, Direct Support Professionals, provider agency management, and therapy providers.