|
 2008 Legislative Session
To learn more about following the 105th General Assembly visit our News Blog's section on the Legislature.
To check out our listing of disability related bills from the 2008 Legislature.
To check on upcoming meetings at the General Assembly visit our legislative calendar with weekly highlights. Legislative Calendar
Long-Term Care Community Choices Act of 2008
On January 28th, 2008 Governor Bredesen wrapped up his State of the State address with a renewed promise to revitalize Tennessee’s long-term care system with a focus on home- and community-based services. His proposed legislation is now moving through the General Assembly and needs your support.
If you haven’t already contacted your legislator, then consider reviewing the following documents for background that may be helpful. One file includes several sample letters that you can adapt for your own use.
Special LTC Edition of the Quarterly:
Click the cover for the Spring 2008 LTC Edition in PDF (file is large) or click here for the Coalition Quarterly in MS Word.
You can also see the "printer's version" of the newsletter in PDF which is higher quality for printing on larger paper, but more difficult to follow digitally because of page layout.
Stay Informed Online
Visit our blog for more in-depth updates of disability matters in Tennessee or subscribe to our weekly ENews with Legislative Updates during session.
Who We Are
The Coalition is an alliance of organizations
and individuals in Tennessee that have joined to promote the full
and equal participation of men, women and children with disabilities
in all aspects of life.
Our Public Policy Agenda
The Coalition and its member agencies work together to advocate
for public policy that ensures self-determination, independence,
empowerment, integration and inclusion for people with disabilities. From the ADA to Long-Term
Care, from Education to Health, from Housing to Employment, from
Personal Assistance to Assistive Technology, the Coalition focuses
on legislative and administrative supports that improve the lives
of individuals with disabilities and their families.
Member Organizations
The Coalition’s member organizations represent Tennesseans
of every age, economic background, political persuasion and disability
category. Some are disability-specific groups, e.g. cerebral palsy,
learning disabilities, autism, the Deaf and hard of hearing. Others
are cross disability, and may be focused on specific issues, e.g.
civil rights, independent living, or employment, or assistive technology.
List of Members Organizations and partners
|
Coalition
Home 
Join the Coalition 
History & Accomplishments
Friends & Supporters
Projects
Public Policy 
ADA
Advocacy
Family
Voices
Project
B.R.A.I.N.
Benefits to Work
Search Our Site
Tell A Friend About Us
Back To Top
