Tennessee Disability Coalition News Blog

On January 28th, 2008 Governor Bredesen wrapped up his State of the State address with a renewed promise to revitalize Tennessee’s long-term care system with a focus on home- and community-based services. In discussing this new initiative he began:

“Finally, I’d like to talk this evening though about a promise that I’ve made and [...]

Tennessee Disability Pathfinder is a tool that helps to connect the Tennessee disability community with service providers. Pathfinder has phone, web, and print resources in English and Spanish. Referral services, free of cost, are provided to individuals with disabilities, family members, service providers, and advocates.

Pathfinder’s goal is to make it easy [...]

Now It’s the General Assembly’s Turn
Learn below how you can build momentum for reform!
 
The legislative process can be long and complex with many detours that can sidetrack the best of legislation. Governor Bredesen’s “Long Term Care Community Choices Act of 2008” will face endless resistance from special interest groups with a long history of influence [...]

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3rd Annual Regional Gathering Hosted

THCC’s Free Education & Training events held in 8 cities around the state on Saturdays in March & April.

Each event happens on a Saturday from 10am-2pm (sign-in starts at 9:30am).

Sat., Mar. 8 – KNOXVILLE
934 N. Weisgarber [...]