EPISODE · Dec 10, 2021 · 36 MIN
Episode 55. Interview with Commissioner Brad Turner of Tennessee: Katie Beckett Waiver, TEIS...
from Raising Kellan · host Marsh Naidoo, PT
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. Transcript
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