Tennessee Disability Coalition

Do you know a business that is making a difference for Tennesseans with disabilities? Nominate them for our 2026 Tennessee Businesses for the Better Award! youtube.com/shorts/P_5T2Rd… You can submit your nomination at this link: form.jotform.com/260545710524149

Thank you @JasonMumpower for hosting the disability community today and helping us be a part of the policy process for Disability Day on the Hill #DDH2026 #AdventuresInAccess

Disability Priorities in Governor @GovBillLee 2026 State of the State Address & Budget Proposal #TNSOTS tndisability.org/news/disabilit…

Lawmakers are back at work this week, and the legislative session is underway. Read our latest policy update for key reminders, what to watch for, and TDC's focus areas as we head into the second and final session of the 114th General Assembly: tndisability.org/news/tn-genera…

“We just want lawmakers to listen and actually care about what happens to our families and not write off people like my daughter who have the right to be educated and participate in their community as we do.” nashvillebanner.com/2025/12/16/ten…

Tennessee received an “incomplete” on a new disability scorecard, as families raise concerns about gaps in education, healthcare, and support amid federal uncertainty. ♿️📄 bit.ly/3N7WwfW

Tennessee receives first-ever ‘incomplete’ grade for disability services. “If things go wrong, you know, there is no safety net out there for people. There’s less and less of a safety net every single day as services are eroding." @WSMV wsmv.com/2025/12/16/ten…

“I don’t think that the state of Tennessee would, under any circumstance, purposefully reduce the amount of support services or its commitment to kids with disabilities. But without that oversight, who’s to make sure?” @LillianAvedian @tnSTEP @EdTrustTN nashvillebanner.com/2025/12/01/spe…

Happy 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! This historic civil rights law, signed into law 35 years ago, protects the rights of people with disabilities. Today we celebrate #ADA35, the disability community, and how far we've come! tndisability.org/ada35

Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the ADA, we're excited to launch our "ADA in Tennessee Oral History" project! This project highlights the stories of Tennesseans whose lives have been impacted by the ADA, and the first episode is out now! Learn more: tndisability.org/ada-tennessee-…

“I feel like the way TennCare is set up right now is literally inserting a barrier to the American dream for people with disabilities,” @bradenrosstv @WSMV wsmv.com/2025/07/23/im-…

Happy #DisabilityPrideMonth! Join us this July as we celebrate and highlight Disability Identity, Culture, Community, Pride, and the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Learn how you can get involved and celebrate on our website tndisability.org/ada35

“Moving a student to a more restrictive setting is a big deal, and this rule change should not be taken as permission to do this routinely or without trying other options first.” @ChalkbeatTN @itsmelissabrown chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2025…

“These are not hopeless kids, they’re not lost. We don’t need to exclude them from our schools. We need to help them, and there are ways that we can help them and we believe in them.” @SamPerezNews @wbir #j7rxv66nvyrccprd1d428hqbxyu79n56" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">wbir.com/article/news/e…

To read Jeff's comprehensive full session wrap-up, visit our website at: tndisability.org/article/2025-t…

On April 22nd, the state legislature wrapped up the first year of the 114th TN General Assembly session. Check out our latest policy video to hear Jeff explain how the session played out and where we go from here: youtu.be/CaDpPBsXGaY

“The story of Deaf President Now! isn’t just Deaf history — it is American history. A civil rights movement led by students and their victory helped the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. And yet, most people don’t even know it happened." disabilityscoop.com/2025/05/09/app…

"These cuts, this uncertainty. It makes these parents really concerned that should something go wrong with the education of their child, they'll have no avenue of recourse." @KellyAvellino @FOXNashville fox17.com/news/local/hav…

Our Photo Booth gallery from the 2025 TDC Community Party is here, and we can't get over how amazing our community is! Relive the magic, find your photos, and see some familiar faces at this link: tinyurl.com/mrx7p8w3

While the General Assembly scrambles to adjourn by their self-imposed deadline of April 17, things are winding down for us advocates. We’re not quite done, but we’re doing a bit of all of it. Check out our latest policy update to see where things stand: tndisability.org/article/41125-…