When Chyna was four years old, she was involved in a car crash with her grandmother. After being rushed to the hospital, doctors told Chyna’s mother, Zennia, that the injuries to her brain were very severe.
When Chyna was four years old, she was involved in a car crash with her grandmother. After being rushed to the hospital, doctors told Chyna’s mother, Zennia, that the injuries to her brain were very severe.
Amendment to Tennessee’s Katie Beckett Bill
This afternoon, sponsors of HB0498/ SB0476 filed an amendment to the bill that would define a Katie Beckett Program for Tennessee. The amendment replaces all language after the caption in the bill’s current form.
Amendment to Tennessee’s Katie Beckett Bill
This afternoon, sponsors of HB0498/ SB0476 filed an amendment to the bill that would define a Katie Beckett Program for Tennessee. The amendment replaces all language after the caption in the bill’s current form.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee began his State of the State Address this evening with an assessment that our state is “hopeful, prosperous and strong.” We at the Tennessee Disability Coalition share our newly-elected Executive’s hope for the year ahead and belief that with collective effort we can take on our state’s tallest mountains, it’s greatest challenges.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee began his State of the State Address this evening with an assessment that our state is “hopeful, prosperous and strong.” We at the Tennessee Disability Coalition share our newly-elected Executive’s hope for the year ahead and belief that with collective effort we can take on our state’s tallest mountains, it’s greatest challenges.
When her daughter, Lexi, was nine months old, Susan Carr dropped her off at the daycare center before going to work at her office. Later in the afternoon, Susan received a call that would transform her into a fierce self-advocate on behalf of children and adults with disabilities.
When her daughter, Lexi, was nine months old, Susan Carr dropped her off at the daycare center before going to work at her office. Later in the afternoon, Susan received a call that would transform her into a fierce self-advocate on behalf of children and adults with disabilities.
Right now in Tennessee, legislative session is happening! While it’s important to advocate year-round for disability employment, now is a great time to meet with your legislators. Plus, the governor will be giving his State of the State address and budget proposal in early March. It’s important to pay attention to how the governor talks about disability employment and whether there is state funding to support further disability employment initiatives.
Right now in Tennessee, legislative session is happening! While it’s important to advocate year-round for disability employment, now is a great time to meet with your legislators. Plus, the governor will be giving his State of the State address and budget proposal in early March. It’s important to pay attention to how the governor talks about disability employment and whether there is state funding to support further disability employment initiatives.
Before Zoey Jones made her entrance into the world, she was diagnosed with Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) in-vitro at a 20-week ultrasound. Shortly after, she was declared uninsurable due to pre-existing conditions. This meant Zoey’s mother, Tori, would have to foot the bills for her daughter’s complex medical needs.
Before Zoey Jones made her entrance into the world, she was diagnosed with Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) in-vitro at a 20-week ultrasound. Shortly after, she was declared uninsurable due to pre-existing conditions. This meant Zoey’s mother, Tori, would have to foot the bills for her daughter’s complex medical needs.
Heading to Disability Day on the Hill on Tuesday, February 12th to speak with your legislators? Check out these resources before you go. We can’t wait to see you there!
Policy One Pagers
Katie Beckett-TEFRA for TN - Facts & Talking Points.docx
Improving pay for Direct Support Professionals:
Heading to Disability Day on the Hill on Tuesday, February 12th to speak with your legislators? Check out these resources before you go. We can’t wait to see you there!
Policy One Pagers
Katie Beckett-TEFRA for TN - Facts & Talking Points.docx
Improving pay for Direct Support Professionals:
On this historic occasion of the inauguration of Tennessee's 50th Governor Bill Lee, the Tennessee Disability Coalition would like to share an open letter to our new Chief Executive.
January 18, 2019
Dear Governor Lee,
On this historic occasion of the inauguration of Tennessee's 50th Governor Bill Lee, the Tennessee Disability Coalition would like to share an open letter to our new Chief Executive.
January 18, 2019
Dear Governor Lee,
Response by Tom Jedlowski, Director of Communications and Technology at the Tennessee Disability Coalition
Recently, the New York Times ran a terrific opinion piece highlighting a very simple truth: prejudice is a profit killer.
Many employers simply think it’s too costly to hire a person with a disability. Worse than that, many assume they’ll be unable to meet the benchmarks of the job or bring down morale.
Response by Tom Jedlowski, Director of Communications and Technology at the Tennessee Disability Coalition
Recently, the New York Times ran a terrific opinion piece highlighting a very simple truth: prejudice is a profit killer.
Many employers simply think it’s too costly to hire a person with a disability. Worse than that, many assume they’ll be unable to meet the benchmarks of the job or bring down morale.
