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“Barriers I Face” Legislator Leave-Behind
Use the “Barriers I Face” Leave Behind to share the challenges you and/or your family experience in daily life with your legislator. Fill it out and bring it to your meeting, or drop it off at their office if you don’t have one scheduled.
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“All About Me” Legislator Leave-Behind
Use the “All About Me” Leave Behind to introduce yourself, share your story, and highlight what’s important to you and your family with your legislator. Fill it out and bring it to your meeting, or drop it off at their office if you don’t have one scheduled.
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“Improving Access to Care” Legislator Leave-Behind
Use the “Improving Access to Care” Leave Behind to share your story and advocate for access to care in Tennessee. Fill it out and bring it with you when you meet your legislator, or drop it off at their office if you don’t have a meeting scheduled.
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“Protecting My Education” Legislator Leave-Behind
Use the “Protecting My Education” Leave Behind to share your story and advocate for access to education in Tennessee. Fill it out and bring it with you when you meet your legislator, or drop it off at their office if you don’t have a meeting scheduled.
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“Support for Paid Family Caregiving” Legislator Leave-Behind
Use the “Support for Paid Family Caregiving” Leave Behind to share your story and advocate for paid family caregiving in Tennessee. Fill it out and bring it with you when you meet your legislator, or drop it off at their office if you don’t have a meeting scheduled.
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Can I Get Paid to Care for My Child with a Disability
Wondering if you can get paid to care for your child with a disability in Tennessee? This guide explains what the Freedom for Family Care Act (HB712/SB1178) does (and doesn’t do), who qualifies, and the steps families need to take to try to get hired and paid for approved services.
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Webinar Training Transcript 2/12/2026
Transcript Brain Injury and Co-Occurring Challenges Feb. 12, 2026.
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2026 Webinar Series
This Brain Links series is designed for Service Providers across all Systems of Support including: Mental Health, Substance Use, Domestic Violence, ACEs/Trauma, Child Abuse, Chronic Pain, Homelessness, Criminal & Juvenile Justice and Brain Injury.
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DDH 2026 Social Media Advocacy Toolkit
One of the easiest ways to show your support for people with disabilities and get your legislator’s attention is by engaging on social media. Our social media toolkit includes tips on hashtags, state leaders to follow, and how you can use social media as an advocacy tool.
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Brain Links Podcasts
Looking for Podcats? Here's what Brain Links recommends.
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2025 Tennessee Disability Scorecard
The 2025 Tennessee Disability Scorecard evaluates how the state is supporting people with disabilities during a year of major uncertainty around federal funding. This Scorecard shows that progress has been limited, challenges remain in areas like housing and employment, and Tennessee earned an “incomplete” for 2025.
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DDH 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
Check out our 2026 DDH Sponsorship Opportunities Brochure to learn how can help support this work. The deadline to sponsor DDH 2026 events is January 31st, 2026.
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