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Full Resource Name:
State of Tennessee - Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - MAPs
Address
315 Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 532-6530
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