August, 2009

Health Care Reform Events

A crowd shot at a recent health care rallyThe August Congressional recess will come to an end soon enough, but there are still hundreds, if not thousands, of health care rallies, town halls, and discussion panels planned for the coming weeks.  Below are just a handful of events, to keep up with all things healthcare in our state visit the Tennessee Health Care Campaign at http://www.thcc2.org.

Wireless Technology and Disability Research

Shepard Center LogoThe Wireless Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) is conducting research into the use and usability of wireless technology by people with a wide range of physical and cognitive disabilities through our Survey of User Needs.  The Survey of User Needs takes only about 10 minutes to complete.

TN Family Support Alliance - Launches Website

""The Tennessee Family Support Alliance is a grassroots organization comprised of citizens who care about the Tennessee Family Support Program and who support its continuance as a necessary component of Tennessee’s service array for families who have loved ones with disabilities in our state.

Mental Health Consumers' Association - Now Hiring

The Tennessee Mental Health Consumers' Association is seeking to hire qualified individuals with the lived experience of mental illness in the following areas: Memphis – 2 full time positions and
Gallatin – 1 full time position

New this week – Lower West Tennessee Area 1 full time position. Must live in one of the following TN counties: of Chester, Fayette, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Madison, or McNairy. 

Nashville Health Care Rally

""It's about you, me and our security.  Join together with friends, family, and neighbors as we rally for health care reform this Thursday, August 13th in Nashville at Centennial Park entrance.  Event kicks off at 4:30pm and runs till 6pm.  For more information contact Christina Kretchik at (615) 227-7500, or visit the TN Health Care Campaign (THCC) at www.thcc2.org.

State's 100th Easy Living Home Celebrated

in

EasyLiving Home LogoCome join us Saturday, August 29th in Lebanon, TN as we celebrate the construction of Tennessee's 100th Easy Living Home.  These homes are custom built to provide easy of entrance and accessibility, traits that are in great demand among seniors and people with disabilities.

 

 

Healthcare Transitions for Youth - Information Session

Family Voices LogoHave you thought about planning for medical transitions?  Youth with special health care needs and their families need to plan their medical transition just as they do their educational transition. Early and intentional planning helps transitioning to adult medical services as successful as possible.

Specialty Healthcare Practice for Children Opens in Chattanooga

Dr. Regina Gargus examines 4-year-old William HarrisLocal families no longer need to travel to larger cities to have their children assessed, diagnosed and treated for developmental conditions such as autism and learning disorders — disabilities that have a higher occurrence in Tennessee than the national average.

Revamped Disability Site Goes Live

""The U.S. Department of Labor this week launched Disability.gov, a redesigned federal Web site that connects the more than 50 million Americans with disabilities to thousands of trusted resources on disability-related issues, programs and services.