State of Tennessee - Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - MAPs

AKA:

MAPs, work skills, life skills, independence skills, goal setting

Description:

Medicaid Alternative Pathways to Independence (MAPs). MAPs is a program that will set people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on a path to learn skills to help them work, live independently, learn about their neighborhoods, and find hobbies that interest them. MAPs service give people in the program the tools, technology, and support they need to meet the goal they set for themselves.

MAPs is for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who want to increase their independence at home, at work, and in the community. In particular, MAPs participants will focus on:

· Developing independent living skills

· Creating networks with people, places, and activities in their community

· Creating travel routes and getting around the community more independently, getting a job and growing professionally

· Using Enabling Technology to increase independence in all areas of life

Enrollment for the MAPs program will focus on:

· High school students during the three years leading up to their graduation, whether they are planning to graduate at 18 or 22

· Young adults who have recently left the school system

· People who are waiting for Employment and Community First CHOICES waiver services

Hours:

9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
Closed on all state holidays.

Intake Process:

Apply online
https://www.tn.gov/didd/for-consumers/maps.html

Languages:

American Sign Language, Spanish, and other by Tele-interpreter

Eligibility:

MAPs is for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who want to increase their independence at home, at work, and in the community. In particular, MAPs participants will focus on:

· Developing independent living skills

· Creating networks with people, places, and activities in their community

· Creating travel routes and getting around the community more independently, getting a job and growing professionally

· Using Enabling Technology to increase independence in all areas of life

Enrollment for the MAPs program will focus on:

· High school students during the three years leading up to their graduation, whether they are planning to graduate at 18 or 22

· Young adults who have recently left the school system

· People who are waiting for Employment and Community First CHOICES waiver services

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

January 9, 2022

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