Family Voices of TN & TN Disability Conference

June 26th – 5-7pm CT Check in, Networking & Appetizers
June 27th – 8am CT Check in, 8:30am-3:30pm CT Conference Day

For Tennesseans with disabilities, parents, family members of children, youth and adults with special health care needs, chronic illness and disabilities.

We’ll be talking about the things families tell us they need most — how to find your voice, build your skills, and confidently navigate health care and community programs. From the Katie Beckett and ECF CHOICES programs to the journey from youth services to adult life, this is a space to learn, ask questions, and connect with people who get it.

Event location:
Hilton Garden Inn Nashville/Franklin Cool Springs
9150 Carothers Parkway
Franklin, TN 37067

NO COST to participate in the conference.

Limited funding will be available to cover the cost of hotel rooms and/or transportation assistance on a first come first serve basis.

Registration is required: https://www.jotform.com/form/261313996604057

Conference Agenda:

Friday, June 26

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. CT

  • Check-in and registration
  • Networking and community connections
  • Heavy appetizers provided

Saturday, June 27

8:00 a.m. CT

  • Check-in and registration

8:30 a.m. CT

  • Welcome and introductions

9:00 a.m. CT

  • Session: Family Voices of TN and the Power of Advocacy

9:45 a.m. CT

  • Break

10:00 a.m. CT

  • Session: Leadership through Serving on Advisory Councils, Committees, and Other Groups

11:00 a.m. CT

  • Lunch

12:15 p.m. CT

  • Session: Navigating the Katie Beckett and ECF CHOICES Programs – updates and resources!

1:00 p.m. CT

  • Break

1:15 p.m. CT

  • Session: Sharing Your Story and Advocating In-person, From Home and Through Print and Online Media

2:00 p.m. CT

  • Break

2:15 p.m. CT

  • Session: Navigating the Transition to Adulthood – Guest Speaker Leisa Hammett

3:00 p.m. CT

  • Session: Taking Action: Staying Connected and Making Your Voice Heard

3:30 p.m. CT

  • Conference concludes