SPPC
Focus Areas
The Statewide Planning and Policy Council (SPPC) collaborates on issues affecting the department, providers, families, and advocates. Recommendations were submitted to the department surrounding issues that face those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including but not limited to finding solutions to the ongoing DSP workforce crisis, the expansion of Enabling Technology, transportation, and affordable housing.
The SPPC has played an important role in the development and improvement of DIDD programs and policies. Therefore, the council will be an important voice in assisting the department in creating and developing IDD Program Integration as a feedback stakeholder group.
Membership
- Meets quarterly in Nashville, TN
- Member terms are for 3 years
If you're interested in volunteering to serve on the Statewide Planning and Policy Council, please complete the interest form linked below. If you have any questions, please contact Cooper.McCormick@tn.gov.
2024 SPPC Quarterly Meeting Dates
Wednesday, February 14th, 2024
Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
Wednesday, August 14th, 2024
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
The Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities’ Statewide Planning and Policy Council (SPPC) will meet from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM CST. This meeting is open to the public, space permitting. For additional information or if you require ADA assistance, please contact Taylor Ray at Taylor.Ray@tn.gov.
Location:
Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development- Pearl Room, Floor 1B
220 French Landing Drive
Nashville, TN 37243
Direct Support Professional Single Point of Coordination (DSPOC) Workgroup
Virtual meetings occur on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM CST.
Meeting ID: 894 3824 4693
Housing Workgroup
Virtual meetings occur on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM CST.
Meeting ID: 216 615 358 251
Passcode: N9SugC
Behavioral & Mental Health Workgroup
Virtual meetings occur on the second Monday of each month at 3:00 PM CST.
Meeting ID: 882 7464 9744
Integration Workgroup
Virtual meetings occur on the first Monday of each month at 2:00 PM CST.
Please note that all quarterly meetings and virtual workgroup meetings are open to the public. We encourage everyone to participate!
| Billy Worsham | Sevierville, TN Family Member/Self Advocate/Chair |
January 2024 to January 2026 |
| Rep. Rebecca Alexander | Nashville, TN TN House of Representatives |
June 2021 to Present |
| Terry Jo Bichell | Brentwood, TN Advocate for Seniors |
November 2021 to November 2024 |
| Valeria Cobb | Hendersonville, TN Family Member |
May 2023 to May 2026 |
| Teresa Cooper | Oakland, TN Other Affected |
May 2021 to May 2024 |
| Jennifer Enderson | Oak Ridge, TN At-Large Representative |
October 2021 to October 2024 |
| Teresa Grimmett | Centerville, TN Family Member |
May 2021 to May 2024 |
| Sen. Becky Massey | Nashville, TN TN Senate |
January 2021 to Present |
| Scott Maulsby | Lebanon, TN Family Member |
February 2023 to February 2026 |
| Stephenie Rogers | Lexington, TN Advocate for Children |
August 2022 to August 2025 |
| Jen Vogus | Brentwood, TN Advocate for Adults |
August 2021 to August 2024 |
| Mimi Sanders | Brentwood, TN Self-Advocate |
November 2021 to November 2024 |
| Deniece Thomas | Nashville, TN Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development |
February 2023 to February 2026 |
| Katie Lee | Nashville, TN Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
April 2024 to April 2027 |
| Teresa Winnette | Shelbyville, TN TEIS Provider |
May 2023 to May 2026 |
| Jackie Kancir | Clarksville, TN Family Member |
August 2023 to August 2026 |