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Let’s Talk About Mental Health

WEBIt is important to understand this and know how to advocate for yourself. If you or a loved one needs help navigating a mental health disability, contact us at 1-800-342-1660 or …

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Katie Beckett Program Receives Federal Approval

WEBPRESS RELEASE FROM TN DIDD and TENNCARE. NASHVILLE—The Division of TennCare and the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) …

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Systemic Activities

WEBDisability Coalition on Education (DCE) The Disability Coalition on Education is a statewide alliance of family members, educators, and advocacy organizations, focused on bringing …

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Frequently Asked Questions

WEBThe complaint form should be sent to: Executive Director. Disability Rights Tennessee. 2 International Plaza, Suite 825. Nashville, TN 37217. OR. …

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

WEBA TBI is defined as an external blow to the head resulting in brain functioning deficits. Injuries resulting in low oxygen to the brain (hypoxia) are also considered TBI’s. Brain …

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Erasing the Mark: Mental Health Stigma in the Legal Profession

WEBErasing the Mark: Mental Health Stigma in the Legal Profession. March 1, 2022. By Disability Rights Tennessee and the Nashville School of Law Legal Aid Society [i] …

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Developmental Disabilities

WEBBoling Center for Developmental Disabilities – A university center for developmental disability, which provides clinical services including diagnostic evaluations, therapy and …

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

WEBTN Department of Health’s TBI Program Services Information Clearinghouse – A comprehensive resource directory regarding traumatic brain injury for individuals across …

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Abuse & Neglect

WEBTennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services ( TDMHSAS) – TDMHSAS investigates complaints of abuse, neglect or fraud against licensed …

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Willowbrook 51 Years Later: A look at history and modern advocacy

WEBA 1972 exposé by Geraldo Rivera exposed the revolting conditions at the Willowbrook State School, a facility for youth with intellectual disabilities, in Staten Island, New York. The …

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TN’s broken system: Press Release on recent tragedy in Nashville

WEBThe recent shooting of Belmont student, Jillian Ludwig, has uncovered a dire situation in Tennessee as its broken system and failure to provide critical services and housing for …

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TennCare Redetermination Letter Guidance:

WEB5 ways to submit updated personal information for your redetermination: Online through TennCare Connect at TennCareConnect.tn.gov; Call TennCare Connect at …

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