July 1, 2020
Thanks to the ADA, Hank can bring his service animal to his medical appointments.
July 1, 2020
Thanks to the ADA, Gary can get gas at his local gas station.
June 29, 2020
June 29, 2020
COVID-19 has affected our country in profound ways, and thos affects have been disproportionate for people with disabilities. Disability Rights Tennessee expands services to respond.
June 26, 2020
Five plaintiffs with counsel from Disability Rights Tennessee (DRT) and Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC allege that the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Department of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DIDD), and Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (DMHSAS) discriminate against service recipients who are Deaf and use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate.
June 2, 2020
Disability Rights Tennessee (DRT) supports those rejecting racism and demanding justice for another needless death.
April 27, 2020
Hospitals may now have “no-visitor” policies because of COVID-19. This tip sheet may help individuals with disabilities navigate these policies.
April 17, 2020
Links to Tennessee Hospitals’ Policies on Visitors for People with Disabilities During COVID-19.
April 3, 2020
Disability Rights Tennessee (DRT) is excited to welcome our new Legal Director Jack W. Derryberry, Jr. starting April 13th,, 2020.