Self-direction & Support Brokerage

Self-direction is the act of choosing and controlling aspects of one's life. By choosing to self-direct in the Self-determination Wavier, you are exercising your right to choose and manage your services providers. Individuals who choose to self-direct through the Self-determination Waiver are provided with a fiscal administrator and a support broker.

Public Partnerships, LLC is the fiscal administrator providing all payroll responsibilities. The Arc of TN is the Supports Brokerage agency providing each participant with a Support Broker. The Support Broker will make sure the participants understand the principles of self-determination and how to self-direct their services; and assist them in the process of self-directing their services.

The objective of this project is to insure the success of the self-direction movement, to enhance the lives of individuals and their circles of support as they determine their future, design their own support plans, choose the assistance they need to lead full lives and control personal budgets for their supports. Kristin Byrd is the Director of the Support Brokerage program and Brandi Osborne is the Project Assistant.

East Tennessee Support Brokers
Sandy Burnette
Cheryl Spencer
Lindsey Tidball

Middle Tennessee Support Brokers
Shani Abell
Karen Mevis
Rebekah Seiber
Amy Stockard

West Tennessee Support Brokers
Donna Ogden
Jessica Perry

Self Direction Guide - The Self-determination Waiver Program Guide to Self-directing Services