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August 1, 2026
Public Forum Notice – Submit Your Input
SAMHSA/CMHS invites you to send written comments about the PAIMI Program services and activities con[...]
July 1, 2026
Update: Class Action Lawsuit Seeking Reforms for Youth with Disabilities
Attorneys are asking a federal court to move forward a class action lawsuit that seeks better treatm[...]
March 5, 2025
Settlement Reached in Tennessee Deaf Prisoner Case
Settlement Reached in Tennessee Deaf Prisoner Case: Tennessee Department of Correction commits to pr[...]
December 18, 2024
Update on Class Action Lawsuit Against the State of Tennessee
As we close out the year, we wanted to bring you up to date on recent activity in the Disability Rig[...]
December 18, 2024
New Protections Announced for Airline Passengers with Disabilities
Visit the site with the press release here. Newly released final rule is the biggest expansion of ri[...]
October 16, 2024
Disability Rights Tennessee Announces New Executive Director, Anna Bass
View Press Release in PDF – English NASHVILLE, TN. – Disability Rights Tennessee (DRT) is th[...]
September 11, 2024
Federal Court Rules Case Seeking Access to State Services for Deaf People in Tennessee Can Proceed
For Immediate Release Press Contacts:Meredith Weaver, MWeaver@DRALegal.org, 510-426-6834Lee Sherwood[...]
September 6, 2024
Governor Bill Lee Proclaims September 9-13, 2024 as Disability Voting Rights Awareness Week in Tennessee
View PDF of Press Release. NASHVILLE, TN Sept. 6, 2024 – Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed Septembe[...]
August 27, 2024
Disability Rights Tennessee Announces Retirement of Executive Director, Lisa Primm
View Press Release in PDF – English FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NASHVILLE, TN. – James DiMarco, Bo[...]