Disability Rights Tennessee

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Disability Rights Tennessee Nonprofit legal advocacy agency dedicated to protecting the rights of Tennesseans with disabilities.

Offices:
Middle Tennessee (Admin Office)
2 International Plaza, Suite 825
Nashville, TN 37217
Phone: 615-298-1080
Fax: 615-298-2046

East Tennessee
9050 Executive Park Drive, Suite 101-B
Knoxville, TN 37923
Phone: 865-670-2944
Fax: 865-470-7028

West Tennessee
1407 Union Avenue, Suite 1015
Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: 901-458-6013
Fax: 901-249-2933

October 10 is World Mental Health Day.Mental health is part of overall health, and people living with mental health cond...
10/10/2026

October 10 is World Mental Health Day.

Mental health is part of overall health, and people living with mental health conditions have rights that must be protected.

Disability Rights Tennessee protects the rights of people with mental health conditions and advocates for access to services, fair treatment, and the opportunity to live and participate in their communities.

If you or someone you know needs mental health support in Tennessee:

📞 Call or text 988 for free, confidential crisis support, available 24/7.

📍 Tennessee also has mobile crisis services, crisis stabilization units, and walk-in centers across the state.

🔗 Find more mental health resources through the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services: tn.gov/behavioral-health

Everyone deserves access to the support they need and the ability to understand and exercise their rights.

Disability Rights Tennessee will be closed on for fall break, October 10-12. We'll reopen Tuesday, October 13, ready to ...
10/10/2026

Disability Rights Tennessee will be closed on for fall break, October 10-12. We'll reopen Tuesday, October 13, ready to assist you.

Our Get Help line is always available, even when our office is closed. Leave us a message, and we'll return your call during our regular business hours.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).People with disabilities have the right to work, earn ...
10/09/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).

People with disabilities have the right to work, earn a living, and build the lives they choose.

Employment can provide more than a paycheck. It can support independence, financial stability, and the opportunity to participate in community life.

Disability Rights Tennessee works to protect the rights of people with disabilities in the workplace and address discrimination and other barriers to employment.

This month, we’re sharing information about employment rights and resources for people with disabilities.

🗳️ What happens if you face an accessibility barrier when you vote?People with disabilities have the right to access the...
10/07/2026

🗳️ What happens if you face an accessibility barrier when you vote?

People with disabilities have the right to access the voting process. But sometimes, barriers can make it harder to register, get to the polls, use voting equipment, or cast a ballot privately and independently.

A barrier could include:
♿ An inaccessible entrance or voting area
🗣️ Difficulty communicating with poll workers
🗳️ Voting equipment that does not work or is not accessible
📝 Election information that is not available in an accessible format

If you encounter an accessibility barrier while voting, ask a poll worker for help. You can also report the issue to Disability Rights Tennessee's Protection & Advocacy for Voting Access (PAVA) team.

Learn more about your voting rights and what to do if you experience a barrier: disabilityrightstn.org/resources/

10/06/2026

October is full of opportunities to learn about disability, mental health, accessibility, and the rights of people with disabilities.

From National Disability Employment Awareness Month to World Mental Health Day and White Cane Safety Day, this month highlights many different experiences and the work still needed to make our communities accessible to everyone.

Share this list with someone who might find it helpful!

What do you need today?Sometimes, finding help starts with knowing who to ask.At Disability Rights Tennessee, we help Te...
10/05/2026

What do you need today?

Sometimes, finding help starts with knowing who to ask.

At Disability Rights Tennessee, we help Tennesseans with disabilities and mental illness understand their rights, find resources, and get support when they face barriers.

Whether you need help with a problem at work, questions about services or benefits, concerns about abuse or neglect, support navigating school or voting access, or help understanding your rights, DRT may be able to help.

Start here. Tell us what you need.

🌐 DisabilityRightsTN.org/Get-Help
📞 1-800-342-1660

🗳️ Mark your calendars! The November 3 election is coming up, and there are a few important dates to know.📅 October 5: L...
10/02/2026

🗳️ Mark your calendars! The November 3 election is coming up, and there are a few important dates to know.

📅 October 5: Last day to register to vote or update your registration.
📅 October 14–29: Early voting period.

📍 Find your polling location: Visit GoVoteTN to check your registration, find your Election Day polling place, and look up early voting locations.

Everyone deserves access to the voting process. Take a few minutes to check your registration and make a plan to vote!

Not every legal problem is a disability rights issue.Disability Rights Tennessee helps with problems connected to disabi...
09/28/2026

Not every legal problem is a disability rights issue.

Disability Rights Tennessee helps with problems connected to disability rights, but we are not able to help with every type of legal issue.

For example, DRT does not handle matters like divorce, child custody, criminal defense, landlord disputes unrelated to disability, or general legal questions that are not connected to a disability issue.

If your concern involves your disability rights, we may be able to help. If it does not, we may be able to point you toward another resource.

Not sure where to start? Contact us and we’ll help you find the right next step.

📞 1-800-342-1660
🌐 DisabilityRightsTN.org/Get-Help

Before the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), there was Section 504.Signed into law in 1973, Section 504 was the fir...
09/26/2026

Before the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), there was Section 504.

Signed into law in 1973, Section 504 was the first federal civil rights law to protect people with disabilities from discrimination by programs and organizations that receive federal funding. It helped lay the foundation for many of the accessibility and civil rights protections people rely on today.

Schools, hospitals, public transportation, and many other services have become more accessible because of the protections Section 504 established.

This anniversary is a reminder that disability rights are civil rights—and that protecting those rights continues to matter.

Address

2 International Plaza, Suite 825
Nashville, TN
37217

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+18003421660

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