September 8, 2016
Between 80,000 and 100,000 inmates are currently segregated in prison cells nationwide for 22-24 hours per day, for days, months, years, and in some cases decades at a time. A new report outlines the advocacy efforts undertaken on behalf of inmates with mental illness in segregation by the P&A network, and calls for greater national prison reform measures.
September 2, 2016
Tickets for DEAL 2016 featuring keynote speaker, Deb Dagit, on sale.Through September 15, receive a $25 discount with the code EARLYBIRD.
August 26, 2016
After thirteen years at DRT, Martha "Martie" Lafferty leaves to join national civil rights firm Stein & Vargas.
August 18, 2016
Parents with limited English proficiency (LEP) experience unique barriers to accessing the resources and supports needed to be effective advocates for their child. What are schools required to do to include them as equal partners in their child’s education?
August 17, 2016
As a new semester approaches many postsecondary students are asking, how will I get the supports I need this year and where do I go for help? DRT Attorney Bianca Henry shares some of her personal and professional knowledge about reasonable accommodations in postsecondary settings.
August 15, 2016
Part one of a two-part series discussing how families can navigate the complaints process when they hit a brick wall with their child’s school.
July 28, 2016
Twice-exceptional students face distinct challenges to receiving effective services. As parents and advocates, it’s important to know what to look out for, so we can best meet these children’s needs. DRT advocate Cathy Brooks shares her insights and experience.
July 25, 2016
The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee, Disability Rights Tennessee and Branstetter, Stranch & Jennings, PLLC today filed a federal class action lawsuit challenging the Tennessee Department of Corrections’ systematic denial of treatment to inmates infected with Hepatitis C virus (HCV).
July 19, 2016
This summer, join Disability Rights Tennessee, The Arc Tennessee, and your elected officials for lunch, conversation, and information sharing at the Disability Policy Roadshow 2016 traveling across the state!