Equality. Inclusion. Justice.

• Freedom from Harm
• Freedom to Participate in the Community
• Freedom from Discrimination

• April 3, 2020

DRT Welcomes New Legal Director Jack Derrybery

Disability Rights Tennessee (DRT) is excited to welcome our new Legal Director Jack W. Derryberry, Jr. starting April 13^th,, 2020. 

• March 31, 2020

Lawsuit Filed Addressing TDOC Denial of Effective Communication

Deaf and hard of hearing individuals in TDOC Custody are regularly denied Effecive Communication Despite Legal requirments, so Disability Rights Tennessee and Civil Rights Education and Enforcement Center (CREEC) filed a Complaint in the federal district court for the Middle District of Tennessee to rectify. 

• March 18, 2020

Make Fast-Food Drive Thru Services Accessible

Guidance from DRT on making fast-food drive-thru services accessible for customers who are deaf and hard of hearing.

• March 16, 2020

Make Media Briefings Accessible

As Tennessee continues to prepare for the COVID-19 outbreak, it is paramount that as many people as possible understand information shared in televised press conferences and media briefings. 

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