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Councils and CommitteesThe 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: Community Tennessee Rehabilitation Centers Advisory Board Statewide Independent Living Council Tennessee Committee for the Employment of People with Disabilities Tennessee Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The Tennessee Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TCDHH) has the responsibility for ensuring that state and local public programs and services are accessible to deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened, and deaf blind citizens. TCDHH coordinates communication, information, public awareness, and advocacy services through six regional community service centers. The centers assist the Division of Rehabilitation Services by providing services that compliment those offered by Vocational Rehabilitation staff. TCDHH strives to open new avenues which will lead to equal opportunities for Tennesseans who are deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened or deaf blind. The centers are located in Memphis , Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Johnson City, and Jackson. Contact Thom Roberts, Executive Director for more information. Thom Roberts, Executive Director
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