2019 Disability Day on the Hill Events

Save the Date!

2019 Disability Day on the Hill Events

Membership Meeting

The Tennessee Disability Coalition will be hosting an afternoon meeting for our member organizations and their affiliates on Monday, February 11th, 2019.

Save the Date!

2019 Disability Day on the Hill Events

Membership Meeting

The Tennessee Disability Coalition will be hosting an afternoon meeting for our member organizations and their affiliates on Monday, February 11th, 2019.

Uncovering the Realities Surrounding Unequal Pay

Employees with disabilities find meaningful work across Tennessee. Despite the recent progress towards decreasing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, some employees are still not taking home the same pay checks as their peers. Solving this disparity starts with uncovering the facts surrounding the unequal wage gap. 

Employees with disabilities find meaningful work across Tennessee. Despite the recent progress towards decreasing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, some employees are still not taking home the same pay checks as their peers. Solving this disparity starts with uncovering the facts surrounding the unequal wage gap. 

A Professional's Take on Disability Employment

Headshots of Rachael and Birtha

In Tennessee, there are many professionals across the state who dedicate their time and energy to improving the state of disability employment. We interviewed Birtha Street of Empower Tennessee and Rachael Jenkins of Transition Tennessee to see how the work they’re doing is impacting people with disabilities. 

In Tennessee, there are many professionals across the state who dedicate their time and energy to improving the state of disability employment. We interviewed Birtha Street of Empower Tennessee and Rachael Jenkins of Transition Tennessee to see how the work they’re doing is impacting people with disabilities. 

A Professional's Take on Disability Employment

Headshots of Rachael and Birtha

In Tennessee, there are many professionals across the state who dedicate their time and energy to improving the state of disability employment. We interviewed Birtha Street of Empower Tennessee and Rachael Jenkins of Transition Tennessee to see how the work they’re doing is impacting people with disabilities. 

In Tennessee, there are many professionals across the state who dedicate their time and energy to improving the state of disability employment. We interviewed Birtha Street of Empower Tennessee and Rachael Jenkins of Transition Tennessee to see how the work they’re doing is impacting people with disabilities. 

Returning to Work

Benefits to Work professionals help employees learn more about their options for returning to work.

A mother’s greatest concern is often the wellbeing of her children. For Cindy, maintaining quality healthcare for her children was her biggest worry in going back to work. 

Cindy, a social security disability insurance (SSDI) beneficiary, was really excited to be able to start back as a nurse after several years. 

A mother’s greatest concern is often the wellbeing of her children. For Cindy, maintaining quality healthcare for her children was her biggest worry in going back to work. 

Cindy, a social security disability insurance (SSDI) beneficiary, was really excited to be able to start back as a nurse after several years. 

Voter Registration is for Everybody

Voter registration is for everybody. A disability is not a reason you can't vote. Forgetting to register...is.

In Tennessee, you can register to vote online at: ovr.govote.tn.gov or complete a mail-in registration form. Public libraries are a great place to get help registering to vote. You can find your local public library at: sos.tn.gov

Voter registration is for everybody. A disability is not a reason you can't vote. Forgetting to register...is.

In Tennessee, you can register to vote online at: ovr.govote.tn.gov or complete a mail-in registration form. Public libraries are a great place to get help registering to vote. You can find your local public library at: sos.tn.gov

A Beginner's Guide to Reasonable Accommodations

Examples of Workplace Accommodations: Allowances in dress code, Sitting or standing as needed, Scheduling flexibility

As an employer, reasonable accommodations can sometimes be confusing to navigate. However, these accommodations not only help your employees to do their jobs, they also increase worker productivity. Let’s explore how reasonable accommodations work.

As an employer, reasonable accommodations can sometimes be confusing to navigate. However, these accommodations not only help your employees to do their jobs, they also increase worker productivity. Let’s explore how reasonable accommodations work.

Tips for Employers: How Can We Create a More Inclusive Environment for Employees with Disabilities?

Employee in wheelchair conversing and laughing with fellow employees in business meeting

It’s important to not just hire employees with disabilities; it’s also important to retain them and create an inclusive environment that allows them to thrive in their work. Maintaining a diverse pool of employees leads to a wider range of skill sets and creative solutions for your business. 

It’s important to not just hire employees with disabilities; it’s also important to retain them and create an inclusive environment that allows them to thrive in their work. Maintaining a diverse pool of employees leads to a wider range of skill sets and creative solutions for your business. 

Campers with Diabetes Find Fun at Camp Sugar Falls

Tent with a blue background

Imagine a place where children are able to gather for new friendships and fun activities that teach them more about their daily routines and care options. Every year, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) hosts camps across the United States geared towards supporting kids with diabetes and their families. 

Imagine a place where children are able to gather for new friendships and fun activities that teach them more about their daily routines and care options. Every year, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) hosts camps across the United States geared towards supporting kids with diabetes and their families. 

Why Your Vote Counts Towards Improving the State of Disability Employment

Vote Signs with American Flags

Why does your vote matter? As employees and employers with and without disabilities, voting for candidates who will move policies forward that encourage inclusive hiring is vital. We have the power to elect candidates who will listen to the disability voice and act on behalf of this voice, especially when it comes to improving the state of disability employment in Tennessee. 

Why does your vote matter? As employees and employers with and without disabilities, voting for candidates who will move policies forward that encourage inclusive hiring is vital. We have the power to elect candidates who will listen to the disability voice and act on behalf of this voice, especially when it comes to improving the state of disability employment in Tennessee.