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Leadership – Types of Groups to Serve On
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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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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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Tennessee Disability Coalition Media Kit
Learn more about disability in Tennessee and how you can connect with our policy experts.
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POV: A Day at DDH
Join Jeff at Cordell Hull as he walks through what your day at Disability Day on the Hill might look like.
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Policy 101: How a Bill Becomes a Law
Jeff breaks down the basics of how a bill becomes a law.
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How to Schedule a Meeting with Your Legislator
Setting up a meeting with your legislator can sometimes seem scary or intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. This video will guide you through the process step-by-step!
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Example of a Real-Life Meeting with an Advocate and their Legislator
This video demonstrates how to have a successful meeting with your legislator.
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2025 Disability Day on the Hill Resources
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