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
A Beginner's Guide to Reasonable Accommodations
As an employer, reasonable accommodations can sometimes be confusing to navigate. However, these accommodations not only help your employees to do their jobs, they also increase worker productivity. Let’s explore how reasonable accommodations work.
As an employer, reasonable accommodations can sometimes be confusing to navigate. However, these accommodations not only help your employees to do their jobs, they also increase worker productivity. Let’s explore how reasonable accommodations work.
Tips for Employers: How Can We Create a More Inclusive Environment for Employees with Disabilities?
It’s important to not just hire employees with disabilities; it’s also important to retain them and create an inclusive environment that allows them to thrive in their work. Maintaining a diverse pool of employees leads to a wider range of skill sets and creative solutions for your business.
It’s important to not just hire employees with disabilities; it’s also important to retain them and create an inclusive environment that allows them to thrive in their work. Maintaining a diverse pool of employees leads to a wider range of skill sets and creative solutions for your business.
Campers with Diabetes Find Fun at Camp Sugar Falls
Imagine a place where children are able to gather for new friendships and fun activities that teach them more about their daily routines and care options. Every year, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) hosts camps across the United States geared towards supporting kids with diabetes and their families.
Imagine a place where children are able to gather for new friendships and fun activities that teach them more about their daily routines and care options. Every year, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) hosts camps across the United States geared towards supporting kids with diabetes and their families.
Why Your Vote Counts Towards Improving the State of Disability Employment
Why does your vote matter? As employees and employers with and without disabilities, voting for candidates who will move policies forward that encourage inclusive hiring is vital. We have the power to elect candidates who will listen to the disability voice and act on behalf of this voice, especially when it comes to improving the state of disability employment in Tennessee.
Why does your vote matter? As employees and employers with and without disabilities, voting for candidates who will move policies forward that encourage inclusive hiring is vital. We have the power to elect candidates who will listen to the disability voice and act on behalf of this voice, especially when it comes to improving the state of disability employment in Tennessee.
Why Your Vote Counts Towards Improving the State of Disability Employment
Why does your vote matter? As employees and employers with and without disabilities, voting for candidates who will move policies forward that encourage inclusive hiring is vital. We have the power to elect candidates who will listen to the disability voice and act on behalf of this voice, especially when it comes to improving the state of disability employment in Tennessee.
Why does your vote matter? As employees and employers with and without disabilities, voting for candidates who will move policies forward that encourage inclusive hiring is vital. We have the power to elect candidates who will listen to the disability voice and act on behalf of this voice, especially when it comes to improving the state of disability employment in Tennessee.
Resources and Tools for Voting
Find information on how to register to vote, printable materials to share, policy issues that affect people with disabilities and more.
Flyers
Download the REV UP Tennessee flyer, in .pdf and .txt formats below, for details on how to register and an election season timeline.
Find information on how to register to vote, printable materials to share, policy issues that affect people with disabilities and more.
Flyers
Download the REV UP Tennessee flyer, in .pdf and .txt formats below, for details on how to register and an election season timeline.
You're Invited to Thank Our Legislators
Legislator Thank You Events
Please join us in the following cities to thank these legislators for their work on behalf of Tennesseans with disabilities.
Knoxville
We will be honoring Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally, Senator Ken Yager, Senator Becky Duncan Massey and Representative Bob Ramsey.
Thursday, July 19th
12:30-1:30 p.m. EDT
Legislator Thank You Events
Please join us in the following cities to thank these legislators for their work on behalf of Tennesseans with disabilities.
Knoxville
We will be honoring Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally, Senator Ken Yager, Senator Becky Duncan Massey and Representative Bob Ramsey.
Thursday, July 19th
12:30-1:30 p.m. EDT
