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Disability Rights Tennessee Blog
Insights, stories, and perspectives on disability rights, advocacy, and community impact across Tennessee.
February 18, 2026
Bi-Monthly Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group
View Flyer (and share with your community): TBI Support Group (FY26) Disability Rights Tennes[...]
October 28, 2025
Government Shutdown Glossary
When the federal government shuts down, it can be confusing to know what’s really happening and wh[...]
October 15, 2025
Government Shutdown Resources
Dear readers, As you may have heard, the federal government shut down on October 1. This shutdown wi[...]
August 1, 2025
Reflecting on July: Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the strength and achievements of people with dis[...]
July 31, 2025
A Message from DRT’s Director of Community Relations on the Federal Budget
Hi readers! I’m Lee Sherwood, the Director of Community Relations and Development here at Disabili[...]
May 30, 2025
One Story, Big Impact: Mental Health Advocacy in Jail
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re sharing SB’s story—a man with both a mental illness [...]
May 28, 2025
Support That Works: Callie’s Story
Since 2018, Callie has been receiving TennCare/BlueCare ECF Choices services. Callie is a vibrant, 2[...]
December 12, 2024
DEAL 2024 Recap: The Best Bits
On October 11, Disability Rights Tennessee gathered once again with friends, advocates, colleagues, [...]
January 23, 2024
Client Story – Joan Kite, TBI Survivor
Joan Kite, a two time Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivor shared her story with DRT's Lee Sherwood[...]