The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) is the nonprofit membership organization for the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Systems and the Client Assistance Programs (CAP) for individuals with disabilities. P&As…
Colleges provide accommodations under civil rights laws. Here are 7 things to know about college disability services. https://www.understood.org/en/articles/7-things-to-know-about-college-disability-services?_sp=80225fcf-55b1-4116-ac8c-98b7362601a4.1647541453319
In June of this year, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced Legislation to allow Americans with Disabilities to work without worry. Their bipartisan…
This 25-minute ?lm produced by Think College explores the growing movement to include students with intellectual disability in higher education. https://thinkcollege.net/resources/rethinking-college
Some children are more anxious than excited about going back to school, especially kids who have struggled in the past with learning, behavior, or social challenges. It's tempting to assure…
For kids with executive functioning issues, challenges with school can range from staying on top of homework to finding their shoes in the morning. Here are some tools to help…
The online resource will connect Tennesseans with disabilities to technology that can support increased independence and improve access to communities Tennessee Disability Pathfinder (Pathfinder) has expanded its website to make…
When it comes to long-term services and supports for people with IDD, there are two big options in Tennessee: ECF Choices and Katie Beckett. But what's the difference and which…
10 years ago, Bob Mather retired from a legal career dedicated to fighting for disability rights, including decades at the US Department of Justice and a stint running his own…
Eight years ago, doctors told her that she could not compete academically with her classmates, and look at her now. https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2023/06/09/student-autism-awarded-18-college-acceptances-9-full-ride-scholarships/30413/
The Department of Labor compiled a one-stop website with multiple resources to help employers follow the law and create workplaces that prioritize mental health. Resources are also available to support…
Getting workplace adjustments is not easy for disabled employees, according to the Business Disability Forums (BDF) Great Big Workplace Adjustments Survey 2023. According to the research, exclusive to HR magazine,…
Even though individuals with learning disabilities have the potential to work in occupations of their choosing, multiple factors can lead to unemployment or underemployment. Alternative paths exist. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/learning-disorders-across-the-lifespan/202307/alternative-paths-exist-for-those-with-learning
Transition to adulthood can be difficult. Where do you go for help? The Center for Transition to Adult Health Care for Youth with Disabilities would like to share this exciting new opportunity for…
The TEIS TRI-STARTS Update is out from the Tennessee Department of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. Follow this link to review this issue https://t.e2ma.net/message/w0ifkf/89930zj
The TEIS TRI-STARTS Update is out from the Tennessee Department of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. Follow this link to review this issue https://t.e2ma.net/message/c9r8kf/89930zj
The TEIS TRI-STARTS Update is out from the Tennessee Department of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. Follow this link to review this issue https://t.e2ma.net/message/07ecmf/89930zj
The TEIS TRI-STARTS Update is out from the Tennessee Department of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. Follow this link to review this issue https://t.e2ma.net/message/0vpsof/89930zj
The TEIS TRI-STARTS Update is out from the Tennessee Department of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. Follow this link to review this issue https://t.e2ma.net/message/kvm5qf/89930zj
At a glance Colleges provide accommodations under civil rights laws. They typically coordinate support through a disability services office. Students must register with that office to get accommodations. If your…
Defiance is rarely improved by assertive requests or vague and shifting ground rules. Here, learn about the parenting strategies that may unintentionally exacerbate a teens symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder…
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