Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury: Information for Families
Accessible Elections for Tennessee Voters
The Tennessee Disability Coalition partnered with the Tennessee Secretary of State and Disability Rights Tennessee to develop a brief video demonstrating an accessible polling place and voting process for Tennesseans with all types of disabilities. This video is a resource for election officials, pollworkers, and the disability community.
The Tennessee Disability Coalition partnered with the Tennessee Secretary of State and Disability Rights Tennessee to develop a brief video demonstrating an accessible polling place and voting process for Tennesseans with all types of disabilities. This video is a resource for election officials, pollworkers, and the disability community.
Project BRAIN
Follow our YouTube Training Channel
Follow our YouTube Training Channel
Tennessee ADA Network
The Tennessee Disability Coalition is the State Affiliate of The Southeast Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Center
The Tennessee Disability Coalition is the State Affiliate of The Southeast Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Center
Coalition Programs
The Tennessee Disability Coalition is an alliance of organizations and individuals joined to promote the full and equal participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life. To support this mission, the Coalition offers the following programs:
Public Policy Program advocates for good public policy for people with disabilities and their families.
The Tennessee Disability Coalition is an alliance of organizations and individuals joined to promote the full and equal participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life. To support this mission, the Coalition offers the following programs:
Public Policy Program advocates for good public policy for people with disabilities and their families.
Advocacy 101
Advocacy 101 – Tips for a Successful Meeting with your Legislator
Tip 1: It’s all about relationships! Life at the Legislative Plaza can be a lot like high school. The more people you know and the better you know them, the greater the influence you can have. Just like in high school, there are certain movers and shakers who you really want to build a good relationship with and these might include party leaders and chair persons of key committees.
Advocacy 101 – Tips for a Successful Meeting with your Legislator
Tip 1: It’s all about relationships! Life at the Legislative Plaza can be a lot like high school. The more people you know and the better you know them, the greater the influence you can have. Just like in high school, there are certain movers and shakers who you really want to build a good relationship with and these might include party leaders and chair persons of key committees.
Support the CRPD
Alongside disability, veteran and human rights organizations all over the world, we continue to work in support of the CRPD (Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities). The United States Senate has successfully passed an international treaty protecting fish and now we need them to protect us.
Alongside disability, veteran and human rights organizations all over the world, we continue to work in support of the CRPD (Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities). The United States Senate has successfully passed an international treaty protecting fish and now we need them to protect us.
Brain Injury Awareness
A brain injury can happen anytime, anywhere, to anyone – a brain injury does not discriminate. In fact, 2.4 million Americans sustain a brain injury each year. Early and equal access to care for all is essential.
A brain injury can happen anytime, anywhere, to anyone – a brain injury does not discriminate. In fact, 2.4 million Americans sustain a brain injury each year. Early and equal access to care for all is essential.
Governor Haslam's Budget FY 2014-15
On February 3rd, 2014 Governor Bill Haslam presented his State of the State Address before a Joint Convention of the Tennessee General Assembly.
The biggest news in the headlines this morning was about Governor Haslam's "Tennessee Promise" that every Tennessee student will be able to attend two years of community college or technical school "absolutely free."
On February 3rd, 2014 Governor Bill Haslam presented his State of the State Address before a Joint Convention of the Tennessee General Assembly.
The biggest news in the headlines this morning was about Governor Haslam's "Tennessee Promise" that every Tennessee student will be able to attend two years of community college or technical school "absolutely free."
WADA: ADA Live!
ADA Live! is a free monthly radio show broadcast nationally on the Internet at: http://adalive.org/ Ask questions and learn about your rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Leaders in the field will share their knowledge, experience and successful strategies that increase the participation of persons with disabilities in communities and businesses.
ADA Live! is a free monthly radio show broadcast nationally on the Internet at: http://adalive.org/ Ask questions and learn about your rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Leaders in the field will share their knowledge, experience and successful strategies that increase the participation of persons with disabilities in communities and businesses.