Introducing the 2019 Advocacy Toolkit
Heading to Disability Day on the Hill on Tuesday, February 12th to speak with your legislators? Check out these resources before you go. We can’t wait to see you there!
Policy One Pagers
Katie Beckett-TEFRA for TN - Facts & Talking Points.docx
Improving pay for Direct Support Professionals:
Heading to Disability Day on the Hill on Tuesday, February 12th to speak with your legislators? Check out these resources before you go. We can’t wait to see you there!
Policy One Pagers
Katie Beckett-TEFRA for TN - Facts & Talking Points.docx
Improving pay for Direct Support Professionals:
Tennessee's 50th Governor
On this historic occasion of the inauguration of Tennessee's 50th Governor Bill Lee, the Tennessee Disability Coalition would like to share an open letter to our new Chief Executive.
January 18, 2019
Dear Governor Lee,
On this historic occasion of the inauguration of Tennessee's 50th Governor Bill Lee, the Tennessee Disability Coalition would like to share an open letter to our new Chief Executive.
January 18, 2019
Dear Governor Lee,
Why Inclusive Hiring is a Smart Choice: Our Response to the New York Times Article on Hiring People with Disabilities
Response by Tom Jedlowski, Director of Communications and Technology at the Tennessee Disability Coalition
Recently, the New York Times ran a terrific opinion piece highlighting a very simple truth: prejudice is a profit killer.
Many employers simply think it’s too costly to hire a person with a disability. Worse than that, many assume they’ll be unable to meet the benchmarks of the job or bring down morale.
Response by Tom Jedlowski, Director of Communications and Technology at the Tennessee Disability Coalition
Recently, the New York Times ran a terrific opinion piece highlighting a very simple truth: prejudice is a profit killer.
Many employers simply think it’s too costly to hire a person with a disability. Worse than that, many assume they’ll be unable to meet the benchmarks of the job or bring down morale.
Seven Tips for Networking This Holiday Season
2019 Disability Day on the Hill Events
Save the Date!
2019 Disability Day on the Hill Events
Membership Meeting
The Tennessee Disability Coalition will be hosting an afternoon meeting for our member organizations and their affiliates on Monday, February 11th, 2019.
Save the Date!
2019 Disability Day on the Hill Events
Membership Meeting
The Tennessee Disability Coalition will be hosting an afternoon meeting for our member organizations and their affiliates on Monday, February 11th, 2019.
Uncovering the Realities Surrounding Unequal Pay
Employees with disabilities find meaningful work across Tennessee. Despite the recent progress towards decreasing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, some employees are still not taking home the same pay checks as their peers. Solving this disparity starts with uncovering the facts surrounding the unequal wage gap.
Employees with disabilities find meaningful work across Tennessee. Despite the recent progress towards decreasing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, some employees are still not taking home the same pay checks as their peers. Solving this disparity starts with uncovering the facts surrounding the unequal wage gap.
A Professional's Take on Disability Employment
In Tennessee, there are many professionals across the state who dedicate their time and energy to improving the state of disability employment. We interviewed Birtha Street of Empower Tennessee and Rachael Jenkins of Transition Tennessee to see how the work they’re doing is impacting people with disabilities.
In Tennessee, there are many professionals across the state who dedicate their time and energy to improving the state of disability employment. We interviewed Birtha Street of Empower Tennessee and Rachael Jenkins of Transition Tennessee to see how the work they’re doing is impacting people with disabilities.
A Professional's Take on Disability Employment
In Tennessee, there are many professionals across the state who dedicate their time and energy to improving the state of disability employment. We interviewed Birtha Street of Empower Tennessee and Rachael Jenkins of Transition Tennessee to see how the work they’re doing is impacting people with disabilities.
In Tennessee, there are many professionals across the state who dedicate their time and energy to improving the state of disability employment. We interviewed Birtha Street of Empower Tennessee and Rachael Jenkins of Transition Tennessee to see how the work they’re doing is impacting people with disabilities.
Returning to Work
A mother’s greatest concern is often the wellbeing of her children. For Cindy, maintaining quality healthcare for her children was her biggest worry in going back to work.
Cindy, a social security disability insurance (SSDI) beneficiary, was really excited to be able to start back as a nurse after several years.
A mother’s greatest concern is often the wellbeing of her children. For Cindy, maintaining quality healthcare for her children was her biggest worry in going back to work.
Cindy, a social security disability insurance (SSDI) beneficiary, was really excited to be able to start back as a nurse after several years.
Voter Registration is for Everybody
Voter registration is for everybody. A disability is not a reason you can't vote. Forgetting to register...is.
In Tennessee, you can register to vote online at: ovr.govote.tn.gov or complete a mail-in registration form. Public libraries are a great place to get help registering to vote. You can find your local public library at: sos.tn.gov
Voter registration is for everybody. A disability is not a reason you can't vote. Forgetting to register...is.
In Tennessee, you can register to vote online at: ovr.govote.tn.gov or complete a mail-in registration form. Public libraries are a great place to get help registering to vote. You can find your local public library at: sos.tn.gov
