In 1968, longtime area educator W.R. Rochelle, began the foundation for the agency to offer support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Supports would enhance skills necessary for individuals to become as independent as possible in our community.
Today’s Rochelle Center continues that mission with community-based day programming, in addition to residential services. Families and caregivers are comforted knowing that their loved ones are well cared for and engaged in a productive, active and safe supportive environment.Community integration focuses on day trips to area museums and volunteer opportunities. Individuals thrive in this atmosphere while enjoying activities, social interaction, community outings and special celebrations. Community-Based Living provides supported living in Nashville area residences. With the assistance of companions, clients develop skills of daily living and independence, while being active members of our community. The Rochelle Center offers meaningful opportunities to adults with disabilities and their families so they can achieve their goals for quality lives and community inclusion.
We promise to:
- Deliver excellent services to you with the highest levels of professional integrity
- Treat you with dignity and respect
- Provide rich opportunities for your personal growth
- Support the needs of your families
- Respect your diversity and differences
- Advocate for your inclusion in the community
- Encourage you to make choices
- Listen to you
- Help you enjoy the rights and privileges due to you as part of your individual freedom
Executive Staff
Debbie Chadwick, President
Rikki Cogdill, CFO
Our Board of Directors
Dr. William Canak, Chair
Kathy Byington, Vice Chair
Bill Torrence, Treasurer, Life Member
Regina Newson, Secretary
Kevin Taylor, Past Chair
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
James B. Bradshaw, III
Robbie Landers
Roxanne Coats McDonald
Zach Saei
Tom Tribke
Eleanor Willis, Life Member
ADVISORY
Andrea Farr
Bill Farmer
Judge Mark Fishburn
Howard Gentry
Sheriff Daron Hall
Senator Thelma Harper
Robbie Landers
Valerie Levay
Troy Marden
Kathleen S Maxwell
Theresa Menefee
Regina Newson