Answering Your Questions Webinar
Protecting Civil Rights of People with Disabilities
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability in federally funded programs and activities. Section 504 was the precursor to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Together these laws have far-reaching effects on health care, public education, housing, transportation and much more.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability in federally funded programs and activities. Section 504 was the precursor to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Together these laws have far-reaching effects on health care, public education, housing, transportation and much more.
Threats to Medicaid
Threats to Medicaid in Tennessee
What is happening now:
Threats to Medicaid in Tennessee
What is happening now:
2025 TDC Legislative Wrap Up
On April 22nd, the state legislature wrapped up the first year of the 114th Tennessee General Assembly session.
On April 22nd, the state legislature wrapped up the first year of the 114th Tennessee General Assembly session.
4.11.25 TDC Weekly Public Policy Update
While the General Assembly scrambles to adjourn by their self-imposed (court-imposed?) deadline of April 17th, things are winding down for us advocates. Most bills are eyeing their final destinations for the year, with some being passed, others failing and yet others just waiting till next year. We’re not quite done, but we’re doing a bit of all of it (besides failing).
While the General Assembly scrambles to adjourn by their self-imposed (court-imposed?) deadline of April 17th, things are winding down for us advocates. Most bills are eyeing their final destinations for the year, with some being passed, others failing and yet others just waiting till next year. We’re not quite done, but we’re doing a bit of all of it (besides failing).
4.4.25 TDC Weekly Public Policy Update
Happy April, TDC Family!
Happy April, TDC Family!
What Now? How to Stay Engaged After Disability Day on the Hill Workshop Series
3.28.25 TDC Weekly Public Policy Update
I believe in good things, dear reader. I believe in the long arc of justice, and I believe in “we shall overcome”, I believe in a righteous order of things. But it’s hard to hold those beliefs sometimes, and it’s hard today. What’s easy to believe in though, at this moment in time, is you, dear readers.
I believe in good things, dear reader. I believe in the long arc of justice, and I believe in “we shall overcome”, I believe in a righteous order of things. But it’s hard to hold those beliefs sometimes, and it’s hard today. What’s easy to believe in though, at this moment in time, is you, dear readers.
Recent Actions by the United States Department of Justice Rescinding 11 Pieces of ADA Guidance
On March 19, 2025, the United States Justice Department announced that they were rescinding (removing) 11 pieces of guidance related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
On March 19, 2025, the United States Justice Department announced that they were rescinding (removing) 11 pieces of guidance related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Watch the videos below to learn what the ADA means to Tennesseans.
Watch the videos below to learn what the ADA means to Tennesseans.
3.21.25 TDC Weekly Public Policy Update