Mark (42), Autism, Davidson County

“I feel like if we got waiver services today it would be like being let out of prison. ”

Sharmane (38), Down syndrome, Davidson County

“Sharmane’s IQ cannot predict how much she has been able to achieve and learn.”

Jeff (47), Cerebral Palsy, Davidson County

“If my son had been in a regular school system…he might be able to do some things he can’t do now.”

Michael (43), Other, Davidson County

“My basic hope and prayer is that I outlive my son.”

Leisa (51); Grace (17), Autism, Davidson County

“Tennessee, you see, is a Southern state governed by legislators who do have time to pass laws granting it legal to take home road kill but leave little for those of us struggling to provide for our children with disAbilities.”