Tennessee Disability Coalition News Blog

Background
In 2006, the Tennessee Legislature appointed a Task Force under the auspices of the Tennessee Division of Mental Retardation Services to investigate the gap in Tennessee’s service infrastructure for children and adults with developmental disabilities other than mental retardation.
Members of the Task Force included persons with developmental disabilities, family members, representatives of non-profits serving [...]

 
On March 11th the bill is scheduled for a vote in the Senate Commerce at 1:30pm.

If you’re Senator is on that committee, then it is especially critical to call or write to him or her by Monday afternoon.
Senate Commerce Committee
To send an email click a Senator’s name [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]