The COVID-19 pandemic has created a temporary work-from-home situation, mirroring what represents a more permanent need for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses who work.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a temporary work-from-home situation, mirroring what represents a more permanent need for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses who work.
April 16th Update: Advocacy works! Because of you our veterans, low-income seniors & Americans with disabilities on SSI will receive automatic stimulus payments without being asked to jump through any new hoops
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the ‘‘CARES Act” is designed to help our nation during the COVID-19 crisis. As many of you may know, the CARES Act includes funding for direct stimulus payments to qualifying Americans.
April 16th Update: Advocacy works! Because of you our veterans, low-income seniors & Americans with disabilities on SSI will receive automatic stimulus payments without being asked to jump through any new hoops
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the ‘‘CARES Act” is designed to help our nation during the COVID-19 crisis. As many of you may know, the CARES Act includes funding for direct stimulus payments to qualifying Americans.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the ‘‘CARES Act” is designed to make many important improvements to help our nation during the COVID-19 crisis. Passed March 26th, there continue to be questions and concerns about the education provisions in the Act and their implications for students served in special education.
Education Provisions in the CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the ‘‘CARES Act” is designed to make many important improvements to help our nation during the COVID-19 crisis. Passed March 26th, there continue to be questions and concerns about the education provisions in the Act and their implications for students served in special education.
Education Provisions in the CARES Act
Last month, both people with and without disabilities gathered for the first ever In This Together Summit to prepare for Disability Day on the Hill. The next day, representatives and allies from the disability community came together to advocate and meet with their legislators. For one group of students, this is not the first year they’ve prepared and spoken on the issues they care about with their legislators.
Last month, both people with and without disabilities gathered for the first ever In This Together Summit to prepare for Disability Day on the Hill. The next day, representatives and allies from the disability community came together to advocate and meet with their legislators. For one group of students, this is not the first year they’ve prepared and spoken on the issues they care about with their legislators.
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What business wouldn’t want to increase its customer base and in doing so, increase its bottom line? By making sure your business is accessible and welcoming to everyone, your customer base will grow.
What business wouldn’t want to increase its customer base and in doing so, increase its bottom line? By making sure your business is accessible and welcoming to everyone, your customer base will grow.
Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) community-based transition students are learning new skills and preparing for the workforce with internships in local businesses. Tiffany Renfro, a transition coach, is dedicated to helping both students and employers understand why hiring students with disabilities is so important.
Name, MNPS Role
My name is Tiffany Renfro, Paraprofessional @ CBTP: Disaster Relief Efforts
Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) community-based transition students are learning new skills and preparing for the workforce with internships in local businesses. Tiffany Renfro, a transition coach, is dedicated to helping both students and employers understand why hiring students with disabilities is so important.
Name, MNPS Role
My name is Tiffany Renfro, Paraprofessional @ CBTP: Disaster Relief Efforts
The main office of the Tennessee Disability Coalition is located in Nashville, Tennessee and unfortunately was in the path of the storm that came through middle Tennessee on March 3, 2020. Our office was damaged, but is still standing. Our hearts go out to our friends and neighbors who sustained devastating losses.
Our work will continue but we will not be able to reside in our Nashville office while repairs are in progress.
The main office of the Tennessee Disability Coalition is located in Nashville, Tennessee and unfortunately was in the path of the storm that came through middle Tennessee on March 3, 2020. Our office was damaged, but is still standing. Our hearts go out to our friends and neighbors who sustained devastating losses.
Our work will continue but we will not be able to reside in our Nashville office while repairs are in progress.
Whether you're new to advocating for the rights and voices of yourself and Tennesseans with disabilities, or a veteran supporter and self-advocate, this 2020 edition of the Advocacy Toolkit has the tools you need to succeed. Will you join us in our campaign to be "in this together" with people of all abilities?
This toolkit includes:
Whether you're new to advocating for the rights and voices of yourself and Tennesseans with disabilities, or a veteran supporter and self-advocate, this 2020 edition of the Advocacy Toolkit has the tools you need to succeed. Will you join us in our campaign to be "in this together" with people of all abilities?
This toolkit includes:
Most typical employees, unless they really like to work autonomously with their heads down and their doors closed, rely on their peers and colleagues for support. Since we all have different skills and levels of expertise in individual skill areas, it would be natural for us to turn to someone else for help with a task. For example, we know that Joan is a superb editor, so it would be great to have her “eyes” on this document before it goes out.
Most typical employees, unless they really like to work autonomously with their heads down and their doors closed, rely on their peers and colleagues for support. Since we all have different skills and levels of expertise in individual skill areas, it would be natural for us to turn to someone else for help with a task. For example, we know that Joan is a superb editor, so it would be great to have her “eyes” on this document before it goes out.