July 11, 2017
DRT got together with the Tennessee Long Term Care Ombudsman Program and asked some questions about their services.
July 10, 2017
Lisa shares how DRT works to protect Tennesseans with disabilities from abuse and neglect.
July 5, 2017
A federal judge certified the lawsuit brought againt the Tennessee Department of Corrections for failure to provide adequate treatment to inmates with Hepatitis C (HCV) as a class action. Read more about this decision and read about the latest update on the case.
June 19, 2017
Use the hashtag #WithoutMedicaid to share how your life may be impacted by cuts to the federal program.
June 8, 2017
Know your rights when you go to the polls.
May 30, 2017
Students who are homeless have educational rights under the McKinney-Vento Act, an important federal law that ensures enrollment and educational stability for homeless children and youth. If you think a student might be eligible for support under the McKinney-Vento Act speak with your school district's liaison or contact DRT.
May 9, 2017
Ryan Marshall navigated the challenges of special education and community inclusion with his parents's advocacy. When it came to completing his post-secondary program at Lipscomb, Ryan once more had the support of his parents and DRT to help make it happen.
May 4, 2017
The National Disability Rights Netword responds to the passing of the American Health Care Act in the House today.
May 2, 2017
Support the work of DRT during the the #BigPayback on May 3, 2017!