DSDC || Developmental Services of Dickson County

DSDC
P.O. Box 628
Dickson, TN 37056-0628
(615) 446-3111

Developmental Services of Dickson County
is a community-based organization supporting individuals with mental retardation and other disabilities and their families in Dickson, Cheatham, Houston, and other surrounding counties in Middle Tennessee. The primary focus of the agency is supporting people to make choices, lead meaningful lives, and to become participating members of their communities. The agency supports people through a number of work teams located throughout the three county area.



Day Supports Day Support Options Include: Supported Employment: People are assisted in finding a job that matches their unique skill and aptitudes. Ongoing support and transportation are provided as needed. Community Participation: People are involved in a variety of community exploration opportunities, which may lead to the development of relationships or paid employment. Day Habilitation: People learn and acquire skills needed to live in their homes and community.	Residential Supports Residential Support Options Include: Supported Living: One or two people live in their own home in the community while receiving staff support based on their individual needs. Group Homes: Two group homes provide twenty-four hour support for elderly individuals. Family-Based Residential Services: One or two individuals live with and receive support from a family in that family's home. Respite Services: Short-term residential support is offered in the individual's own home or in an out-of-home residence.	Family Supports Support Options for People and Their Families Include: Early Intervention Services: Home and community-based services are provided for infants and toddlers under age three and their families. Services are available for children who exhibit a disability or a delay in speech, motor, cognitive, social, or other learning skills. Family Support: Support is provided to families containing a member with a severe disability. Supports address needs as identified by the family and may include financial assistance, supplies, equipment, respite, and service coordination. Personal Assistance: Adults and children receive individual assistance from a trained staff member who supports them in a variety of activities in their home and community.