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.
Act 228 of 1977 gave the agency divisional status and the responsibility for adult protective services was added by the General Assembly in 1979. Act 348 of 1985 created the Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) within the reorganized Arkansas Department of Human Services.