Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging
Government AdministrationTennessee, United States201-500 Employees
The Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging is a state government agency in Nashville, Tennessee, focused on building a person-centered and cost-effective state support system for older adults and people with disabilities. Its work centers on enabling individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live fulfilling lives through dedicated services, community engagement, and health supports, with a commitment to increasing employment opportunities in competitive integrated settings. The department emphasizes accreditation for person-centered approaches and seeks to be a leading example among state agencies in its field. It operates within the government administration sector and serves Tennesseans through services designed to enhance independence and community participation. Recent activities include expansions of regional offices to better serve different parts of the state and ongoing efforts to advance its service delivery framework.