TN- NADD is the Tennessee Chapter of the National Association for the Dually Diagnosed. TN-NADD is dedicated to the advancment of mental wellness for persons with developmental disabilities.
This year's conferenceTransitions: The Good, The Bad, The Effective, will explore the multiple dimensions of transitions, including the psychological changes that people and their families encounter across developmental stages.
Do you care about people with disabilities being included in faith communities? Do you think the spiritual needs of people with disabilities are often overlooked when doing assessments and developing care plans? Does disability affect your life in any way?
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association has voted for a new concussion policy for coaches, athletes, parents and officials for the upcoming school year. The TSSAA Board of Control approved the new policy unanimously Wednesday during a conference call.
The TSSAA is adopting the National Federation of State High School Associations policy which requires any player who exhibits signs of a concussion to be removed from the game. The player can't return until cleared by the appropriate health care professional.
Planning for your youth’s future is important for families of special needs children and youth. Because families are so busy just looking after the day-to-day needs of their children, transition needs and financial planning are often overlooked.
The East Tennessee Technology Access Center, a regional nonprofit technology resource center for people with disabilities, is pleased to announce that we have received a grant from the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities to establish "Next Chapter Book Clubs" in several counties (Knox, Sevier, Blount, and possibly Cocke) in East Tennessee.
This survey - The Arc FINDS (Family and Individual Needs for Disability Supports) —will enable those in the field to better understand what services are available, what gaps exist and what new supports are needed.
The Tennessee Disability Coalition is seeking persons to work as Community Organizers. The positions will be Temporary, (approximately 8 weeks), and Part-time, (8-10 hours per week). Responsibilities will include active participation in local events; engaging with Political Candidates; and educating and mobilizing the community on a nonpartisan basis – with a primary focus on persons that either have a disability themselves or having a family member with a disability.
The 20th Anniversary Celebration began with a reception for leaders, advocates, friends and members of the
Disability Community enjoying food and fellowship while touring exhibits on impressive
communication technologies that empower individuals with disabilities.
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Do you care about people with disabilities being included in faith communities? Do you think the spiritual needs of people with disabilities are often overlooked when doing assessments and developing care plans? Does disability affect your life in any way?
Planning for your youth’s future is important for families of special needs children and youth. Because families are so busy just looking after the day-to-day needs of their children, transition needs and financial planning are often overlooked.
The East Tennessee Technology Access Center, a regional nonprofit technology resource center for people with disabilities, is pleased to announce that we have received a grant from the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities to establish "Next Chapter Book Clubs" in several counties (Knox, Sevier, Blount, and possibly Cocke) in East Tennessee.
This survey - The Arc FINDS (Family and Individual Needs for Disability Supports) —will enable those in the field to better understand what services are available, what gaps exist and what new supports are needed. 
The 20th Anniversary Celebration began with a reception for leaders, advocates, friends and members of the
Disability Community enjoying food and fellowship while touring exhibits on impressive
communication technologies that empower individuals with disabilities.
