Advocacy News and Information in Tennessee

Resources for Advocacy News and Information in Tennessee.

• Contacting Elected Officals in Tennessee
• Fulfill the Promise
• Tennessee Family Support Alliance
• The Legislative Monitor

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The Americans with Disabilities Act is the federal law that gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities. It guarantees equal opportunity in public accommodations, employment, transportation, State and local government services, and telecommunications.

• ADA and Employment Questions & Answers
• ADA Basic Building Blocks
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Filing Disability Rights Complaints: Why Should You, How Do You, and What Not To Do
• Southeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center

Military/Selective Service for Persons with Disabilities

Resources for Military/Selective Service for Persons with Disabilities.

• The Selective Service System

Self Advocacy Organizations and Programs

Resources for Self Advocacy Organizations and Programs in Tennessee for people with disabilities and families.

• Kids As Self Advocates
• Legal Aid Help Library
• Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (TALS)
• Tennessee Disability Coalition
• The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
• The Arc of Tennessee
• The Partners in Policymaking Leadership Institute
• The Tennessee Youth Leadership Forum
• Volunteer Advocacy Project