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The central purpose of the Coalition is to advocate for public policies that promote equal opportunity, economic self-sufficiency, and independent...

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ADA Anniversary Toolkit

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Posted by Sarah
On 26 Jun 2014

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was the world's first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities. It was a collaborative effort of Democrats, Republicans, the legislative and the executive branches, federal and state agencies, and people with and without disabilities. To help you prepare for your celebration of the signing of the ADA on July 26th this year, the Southeast ADA Center has organized information and resources in their ADA Anniversary Toolkit at: http://adaanniversary.org/toolkit

Dear Governor Haslam

The 12th Letter: Disability
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Posted by Sarah
On 29 May 2014

Medicaid Expansion for the "80,742 Tennesseans with disabilities with no healthcare coverage" would mean "a fair chance at any quality of life," writes Larry Drain, an advocate in Knoxville. Larry is writing in support of Medicaid Expansion, and he is writing a new letter each day to Governor Bill Haslam asking for him to take action.

Dude, Where's My Transition Plan?

Transition Booklet
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Posted by Sarah
On 20 May 2014

Advice from other students about transitioning to adulthood: Start work on transition planning early! Take a more active role in meetings! Take classes in independent living skills! Our booklet overviews topics including managing money, making short-term and long-term goals and can help you create a self-advocacy and healthcare checklist. For more, go to: http://www.tndisability.org/transition-planning

108th TN General Assembly Has Adjourned

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Posted by Sarah
On 25 Apr 2014

Thank you to our state legislators for your hard work this legislative session! As of April 17th, 2014, the 108th General Assembly of the State of Tennessee stands in adjournment sine die. Next year, the 109th Tennessee General Assembly will convene in January. Read the TN Disability Coalition's Legislative Wrap-Up at: http://www.tndisability.org/tn-legislative-wrap-2014

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The Coalition is an alliance of organizations and individuals who have joined to promote the full and equal participation of men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. We work together to advocate for public policy that ensures self-determination, independence, empowerment, and inclusion for people with disabilities in areas such as accessibility, education, healthcare, housing, and voting rights.

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