News
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October 7, 2020DRT Receives CARES Act Funding
DRT receieved CARES Act funding to expand our services related to COVID-19 for Tennesseans with disabiities between birth and 22.
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October 7, 2020Client Story: Doriscell Green
Doriscell, who is hard of hearing, worked hard to earn her degree and now she brings the same dedication to her work. Read how she worked with DRT and VR to receive the support she needed to do her job.
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September 28, 202031st Annual Brain Injury Virtual Conference October 1st!
Join us October 1st for the virtual 31st Annual Brain Injury Conference
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September 2, 2020DRT and TDMHSAS Sign Updated MOU
DRT and the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) recommitting to our collaborative partnership and shared commitment to protecting Tennesseans with disabilities.
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August 17, 2020Client Assistance Program (CAP)
An explanation of the Client Assistance Program (CAP) at DRT and how they might be able to help you with issues you face with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) or a Center for Independent Living (CIL).
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July 23, 2020Absentee Ballots Now Accessible to All
Tennessee launches new accessible absentee voting process.
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July 3, 2020Thanks to the ADA – Ivy’s story
Thanks to the ADA, Ivy goes to a school that meets her needs.
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July 3, 2020Thanks to the ADA – Drive-thru Access
Thanks to the ADA, Deaf Tennesseans can access drive-thru restaurants during COVID-19.
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July 3, 2020Thanks to the ADA – Hospital Visits During COVID
DRT believes that bringing a support person to the hospital for a person with a disability is a reasonable and necessary modification under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Learn more about our advocacy work to ensure people with disabilities have the support they need at hospital visits during COVID-19.