Commissioner Brad Turner is head of the Department of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DIDD) and part of the executive branch of government that oversees the administration, operation, and policy in the State of Tennessee. In today's episode, I chat with Commissioner Turner and Cara Kumari, Communications Director at DIDD.
0:46 What is DIDD?
2:29 What is the passion that drives you to serve this community?
4:30 What is the Katie Beckett Waiver in terms of the Tennessee context?
9:30 Eligibility Criteria to apply for the Waiver
11:30 Why is financial disclosure needed to apply for the waiver if a parent's income is not a criterion for eligibility?
14:20 Tennessee Early Intervention Service (TEIS)
18:00 Person First Language
21:00 Healthcare equity for persons with disability through the continuum of care
27:00 Tennessee Beliefs and the post-secondary education program
31:00 Closing Remarks
Resources: Local Katie Beckett Regional offices
West Tennessee Regional Office: (866) 372-5709
Middle Tennessee Regional Office: (800) 654-4839
East Tennessee Regional Office: (888) 531-9876
To learn more about Commissioner Turner pop over to www.raisingkellan.org
Thank you Jessica Harrison of Shelter Insurance Dyersburg for sponsoring this podcast episode.
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