The Arc Davidson County and Greater Nashville

Family support - families receive reimbursement (up to $1,000/year) for various out-of-pocket expenditures, including vehicular modification, personal assistance, equipment, nutrition or other types of services that would allow families to keep their family members with intellectual and or developmental disabilities at home. 538 clients served this year.

Development & membership-maintain grassroots membership by distributing newsletters, organizing conferences and making The organization more visible to The community.

Independent support coordination - program provided through Arc for individuals who have received a medicaid waiver. Arc provides independent support coordinators (isc) who work with approximately 22 families per month. Each year an individual support plan is implemented that includes goals and accomplishments that should be met by The disabled individual within The coming year. On a monthly basis, The isc monitors The living conditions, physical needs, medical situation and other factors of The person with disabilities. 270 clients served this year.

Medicaid alternative pathways (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.