Word Origin and History for khaki Expand. n. dust-colored cloth, 1857, from Urdu khaki, literally dusty, from khak dust, from Persian. First introduced in uniforms of British cavalry in India (the Guide Corps, 1846); widely adopted for camouflage purposes in the Boer Wars (1899-1902). As an adjective from 1863. Related: Khakis.
Department of Aging and Adult Services. The Social Services Agency's Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) promotes a safe and independent lifestyle for seniors, dependent adults and the disabled through the delivery of protective services, quality nutrition and supportive in-home services.
Disability Determination Services (DDS) is an agency in the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) which operates in a partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) to make disability decisions on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability claims.his office handles claims from all 23 SSA offices in Mississippi. About the Social Security Disability Program. Applicants file for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA.) These claims are forwarded to DDS where criteria, set forth by SSA, is used in evaluating the claim for disability.