Advocating for a Tennessee Where Her Daughter Can Thrive
When her daughter, Lexi, was nine months old, Susan Carr dropped her off at the daycare center before going to work at her office. Later in the afternoon, Susan received a call that would transform her into a fierce self-advocate on behalf of children and adults with disabilities.
When her daughter, Lexi, was nine months old, Susan Carr dropped her off at the daycare center before going to work at her office. Later in the afternoon, Susan received a call that would transform her into a fierce self-advocate on behalf of children and adults with disabilities.
Three Steps to a Successful Meeting with Your Legislator
Right now in Tennessee, legislative session is happening! While it’s important to advocate year-round for disability employment, now is a great time to meet with your legislators. Plus, the governor will be giving his State of the State address and budget proposal in early March. It’s important to pay attention to how the governor talks about disability employment and whether there is state funding to support further disability employment initiatives.
Right now in Tennessee, legislative session is happening! While it’s important to advocate year-round for disability employment, now is a great time to meet with your legislators. Plus, the governor will be giving his State of the State address and budget proposal in early March. It’s important to pay attention to how the governor talks about disability employment and whether there is state funding to support further disability employment initiatives.
Advocating for a Katie Beckett / TEFRA Program in Tennessee
Before Zoey Jones made her entrance into the world, she was diagnosed with Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) in-vitro at a 20-week ultrasound. Shortly after, she was declared uninsurable due to pre-existing conditions. This meant Zoey’s mother, Tori, would have to foot the bills for her daughter’s complex medical needs.
Before Zoey Jones made her entrance into the world, she was diagnosed with Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) in-vitro at a 20-week ultrasound. Shortly after, she was declared uninsurable due to pre-existing conditions. This meant Zoey’s mother, Tori, would have to foot the bills for her daughter’s complex medical needs.
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.
