Councils and Committees

The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) participates in numerous councils, advisory boards and committees to build better partnerships in the community and improve the services it provides. To learn more about the DRS-related, councils, click on the below links:

State Rehabilitation Council

Community Tennessee Rehabilitation Centers Advisory Board

Statewide Independent Living Council

The Statewide Independent Living Council is comprised of members, appointed by the Governor, who provide statewide representation of individuals with disabilities or who are knowledgeable about independent living services and centers. Most of the members are also individuals with a disability.

The Statewide Independent Living Council and the Division of Rehabilitation Services jointly develop the Independent Living State Plan. The Council monitors, reviews and evaluates its implementation. The Statewide Independent Living Council also coordinates activities with the State Rehabilitation Council and with other councils addressing issues affecting Tennesseans with disabilities.

Staff Advisory Council

Tennessee Committee for the Employment of People with Disabilities

Tennessee Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

For more information on our Comprehensive Programs Mailing address: Tennessee Rehabilitation Center 460 Ninth Ave Smyrna, TN 37167 Phone numbers: (615) 459-6811 TDD (615) 233-9402 FAX (615) 355-1373