Organization
Tennessee Disability Coalition(TDC)
A statewide alliance of organisations and individuals working together to promote the full and equal participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of Tennessee life.
About
The Tennessee Disability Coalition is a broad alliance of organisations and individuals committed to promoting the full and equal participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of Tennessee life. Based in Nashville, TDC coordinates cross-disability advocacy, coalition-building, and community programmes across the state.
What They Do
TDC runs several programmes: public policy advocacy tracking hundreds of disability-related bills each legislative session; an ADA Network providing compliance training and technical assistance; WorkAbleTN supporting employment exploration; Family Voices of Tennessee assisting families navigating service systems; Brain Links enriching the lives of Tennesseans with traumatic brain injury; and a small grants programme funding capacity-building projects.
Who They Serve
TDC serves individuals with disabilities and their families, disability organisations, service providers, and advocates across Tennessee. Programmes span all ages and disability types with a strong emphasis on community integration and self-determination.
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