Services include Supported Employment, Enclaves, Sheltered Workshop opportunities, Work Adjustment, Transition From School To Work, Community supports, Group Homes, and Semi-Independent Living.  
(Directions to Blount County DCI office)

865-983-5522

Jim Chatham, DCI Blount County Director - dcibccd@birch.net 

Jim Chatham

COCKE COUNTY

Cocke County Early Intervention Services are available through an excellent center based program in Cocke County. The DCI Early Intervention Services are offered to children through a facility in Parrotsville. The Cocke County program in Newport offers services and programs for approximately 35 recipients and 40 staff members.

Services include Supported Employment, Enclaves, Sheltered Workshop opportunities, Work Adjustment, Transition From School To Work, Early Intervention, Personal Assistance, Community Supports, Supported Living, and Group Home. (Directions to Cocke County DCI office)

423-623-6119

Keith Fine, DCI Cocke County Director - dcinewportcd@birch.net

Keith Fine

JEFFERSON COUNTY

Jefferson County has many opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. People in need of residential services, may choose to live in their own home or apartment with support staff as needed, or they may choose to live in a group home.

Services provided in Jefferson County include Enclaves, Sheltered Workshop Opportunities, work adjustment, transition from school to work, Community Supports, Supported Living and Group Home.

People may request assistance in acquiring vocational skills or job placement services where they can participate in paid work experiences. Training and supports are based upon an individuals support plan which is developed by the person and the friends and support staff that he/she may choose.

Please visit our main office anytime and see firsthand the quality services that are afforded individuals with developmental disabilities.
(Directions to Jefferson County DCI office)

865-475-5595

Sharon Hauser, DCI Jefferson County Director - dcijcd@birch.net

Sharon Hauser

SEVIER COUNTY

People with developmental disabilities in Sevier County receive person centered quality driven services.  Visit us and see first hand the opportunities and services available.

The Sevier County operation houses our administrative offices and serves as the hub for services and programs for approximately 45 adults with support from over 20 staff members. 

Services include Supported Employment, Enclaves, Sheltered Workshop opportunities, Work Adjustment, Transition From School To Work, Personal Assistance, Community Participation, Supported Living, Group Homes and Family Support.  (Directions to Sevier County DCI office)

865-453-3254 X19

Danny Sanders, DCI Sevier County Director - seviercd@douglascooperative.net

Danny Sanders