These are human experiences that people living with disabilities and/or mental illness can’t always count on. Our purpose is to change this.
Disability Rights Tennessee (DRT) is the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency in Tennessee, providing free services and resources across all 95 counties.
We provide resource information, connection, and referrals to Tennesseans living with disabilities and mental illness.
We provide legal representation and referrals to Tennesseans with disabilities whose rights have been violated.
We offer tools, information, and resources to support you and empower you to advocate for yourself and others.
We monitor settings where people with disabilities receive services.
We offer outreach, training, and education to groups, organizations, and agencies who want to learn more about disability laws and what we do.
Joan Kite, a survivor of two traumatic brain injuries, became a passionate advocate through Disability Rights Tennessee’s support groups. Her journey from injury to advocacy highlights some of the daily challenges of living with a disability. Joan now works to help future survivors have better resources. Learn more about her story.
