Nia Association

The Pennyrile Area Development District is a statutory organization that offers a range of planning and development services. It provides community and work force development services. The district serves Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Muhlenberg, Todd and Trigg counties in Kentucky. It works for the economic development of the region. The district develops and administers various programs and services for senior citizens with limited English speaking abilities, Alzheimer s disease and neurological disorders. The Pennyrile Area Development District provides planning services for transportation and highway safety. The district manages a staff of investment managers, administrative assistants, financial coordinators and program specialists. The Pennyrile Area Development District is located in Hopkinsville, Ky.

Nia Association, located in Clarksville, Tenn., is a public nonprofit organization that provides holistic support for people who have developmental disabilities. The organization facilitates personal housing, support systems and managed health care. It supports more than 20 adults and youth in over 10 homes. The residents have single-family, community-based homes that are staffed by direct support specialists on a 24-hour basis. The specialists provide individualized 24-hour supports that enable service recipients to live in a home of their choosing. The recipients receive assistance with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, household chores, budget management, medical appointments and medication management. Nia Association has a staff of more than 120 people.