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
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
Dismantling the U.S. Dept of Education
On March 20th, President Trump issued an Executive Order directing the Department of Education to “take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education and return authority over education to the States and local communities."
The Executive Order DOES NOT:
- End disability civil rights laws, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
On March 20th, President Trump issued an Executive Order directing the Department of Education to “take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education and return authority over education to the States and local communities."
The Executive Order DOES NOT:
- End disability civil rights laws, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
3.14.25 TDC Weekly Public Policy Update
3.7.25 TDC Weekly Public Policy Update
2.28.25 TDC Weekly Public Policy Update
It is go time, friends. Not just because things are starting to pick up speed at Cordell Hull, but also because they need to. Believe it or not, we’re at about the halfway point of the session. The Senate has set a hard stop date of April 17th, and this time I believe them.
It is go time, friends. Not just because things are starting to pick up speed at Cordell Hull, but also because they need to. Believe it or not, we’re at about the halfway point of the session. The Senate has set a hard stop date of April 17th, and this time I believe them.
