Working Towards an Inclusive College Campus - Spotlight on Disability Resource Center
For 15 years, Michelle Rigler has served as director of the Disability Resource Center, growing the volume of services and resources available to students with disabilities. When she first started, the center worked with 111 students. Today, the center provides resources to approximately 1,000 students at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga.
“We’ve tried to create a culture of access and we’ve been recognized for it,” Rigler says of the center’s journey.
For 15 years, Michelle Rigler has served as director of the Disability Resource Center, growing the volume of services and resources available to students with disabilities. When she first started, the center worked with 111 students. Today, the center provides resources to approximately 1,000 students at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga.
“We’ve tried to create a culture of access and we’ve been recognized for it,” Rigler says of the center’s journey.
Supporting Employees with Brain Injury in the Workplace: Part Four of the Disability Etiquette Series
In 2006, David Hobson experienced a brain injury that thirteen years later, has implications for him on the job.
In 2006, David Hobson experienced a brain injury that thirteen years later, has implications for him on the job.
We're In This Together for 2020
We are excited to introduce the 2020 campaign aimed at spreading awareness around disability, dismantling stereotypes, and coming together to advocate as one. We hope that you will join us as we continue in our work to create a society that values, includes, and supports Tennesseans with disabilities.
We are excited to introduce the 2020 campaign aimed at spreading awareness around disability, dismantling stereotypes, and coming together to advocate as one. We hope that you will join us as we continue in our work to create a society that values, includes, and supports Tennesseans with disabilities.
Megan Hart on Why Disability Etiquette Matters in the Workplace
Name and where you work / how you spend your time
Megan Hart, Director of Tennessee Disability Pathfinder at Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
Tell me about yourself.
Name and where you work / how you spend your time
Megan Hart, Director of Tennessee Disability Pathfinder at Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
Tell me about yourself.
Building a World Where Inclusive Housing is the Norm, Not the Exception
Ten years ago, Sunny Rosanbalm noticed that her daughter-in-law was having trouble lifting and maneuvering her son in their home. At three years old, Tucker was growing fast, making it harder for his mother to carry him in and out of the house. Because Tucker experienced numerous seizures as a baby, he could not walk or talk. It soon became apparent that the house they occupied did not meet Tucker and his family’s needs.
Ten years ago, Sunny Rosanbalm noticed that her daughter-in-law was having trouble lifting and maneuvering her son in their home. At three years old, Tucker was growing fast, making it harder for his mother to carry him in and out of the house. Because Tucker experienced numerous seizures as a baby, he could not walk or talk. It soon became apparent that the house they occupied did not meet Tucker and his family’s needs.
Katie Beckett Amendment Comments for CMS
The TennCare Bureau has submitted a final version of Amendment 40 to design the Katie Beckett Program to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). After recieving this document, CMS published it to their website and opened a 30 day public comment period. The federal public comment period is just as important as the prior public comment period that TennCare held about the draft version of the amendment.
The TennCare Bureau has submitted a final version of Amendment 40 to design the Katie Beckett Program to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). After recieving this document, CMS published it to their website and opened a 30 day public comment period. The federal public comment period is just as important as the prior public comment period that TennCare held about the draft version of the amendment.
Katie Beckett Bill Passes House TennCare Subcommittee
Today HB0498/ SB0476 to create a Katie Beckett Program in TN was passed by the House TennCare Subcommittee! We are so thankful to Representative Sam Whitson and our amazing families for championing this legislation.
Notably, a round of applause broke out when the bill passed and the Sponsor Sam Whitson asked a family, Tori and her daughter Zoey, to stand with him as he shared closing words. That doesn't happen in most committee hearings.
Today HB0498/ SB0476 to create a Katie Beckett Program in TN was passed by the House TennCare Subcommittee! We are so thankful to Representative Sam Whitson and our amazing families for championing this legislation.
Notably, a round of applause broke out when the bill passed and the Sponsor Sam Whitson asked a family, Tori and her daughter Zoey, to stand with him as he shared closing words. That doesn't happen in most committee hearings.
Amendment 42 Public Comment Tool
The TennCare Bureau is accepting public comments on amendment 42 outlining the state's proposal to convert federal funding for Medicaid (TennCare) into a "block grant" until Friday, October 18th, 2019. Your comments are public record, can make a significant impact on the final draft, and will be submitted along with the draft to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
The TennCare Bureau is accepting public comments on amendment 42 outlining the state's proposal to convert federal funding for Medicaid (TennCare) into a "block grant" until Friday, October 18th, 2019. Your comments are public record, can make a significant impact on the final draft, and will be submitted along with the draft to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
A Perspective on Interacting with People with Disabilities: Part Two of the Disability Etiquette Series
An Interview with Patricia Valladares, Director for Middle Tennessee Services & Multicultural Liaison at STEP TN
Tell me about yourself.
An Interview with Patricia Valladares, Director for Middle Tennessee Services & Multicultural Liaison at STEP TN
Tell me about yourself.
TN Block Grant & Tennesseans with Disabilities
