Tennessee Disability Coalition

06/01/2026

ICYMI: TDC Board Member and Tennessee Disability Pathfinder staff member April Meredith, along with TDC Member James Brown of the National Federation of The Blind Tennessee, were featured on PBS Nashville's "A Slice of the Community." During the episode, April and James shared their experiences living with vision loss. They also discussed the importance of accessibility, community support, and raising awareness for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Thank you, Nashville Public Television, for shining an important light on disability!

You can watch the full interview at this link:

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05/26/2026

MEMPHIS EVENT UPDATE: Due to a high chance of thunderstorms this weekend, our Memphis Party in the Park event has been postponed and will no longer take place on Saturday, May 30th. The good news is we already have a new date lined up. Our Memphis Party in the Park will now take place on Saturday, October 17th, at the same time and location, after the hottest months of the year have passed.

Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to the new party date. We look forward to seeing our friends in Memphis this fall!

Rescheduled Memphis Party in the Park Information:
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 11 AM to 1 PM CT
Location: East Parkway Pavilion at Overton Park

05/19/2026

Calling all content creators with disabilities in Tennessee!! We are looking for folks to partner with us this election season to create content about voting access, disability representation, and the issues that matter to Tennesseans with disabilities. Content can be various styles such as short-form videos, photos, and social media posts; however, it must remain nonpartisan. Selected creators will be paid $50 per piece of content.

You do not need professional experience, fancy equipment, or a large following. If you have a phone, a perspective, and a passion for disability rights, we want to hear from you!

Apply to become a RevUp TN content creator and help make our voices heard this election season! Application link: https://tinyurl.com/2rzmc8vd

05/07/2026

Kick off the summer with us at our 2026 Parties in the Park! These FREE, family-friendly outdoor events are designed to bring the disability community together to connect, learn, and have fun. We will be in Memphis on May 30th, Nashville on June 6th, and Chattanooga on June 13th. All events take place from 11 AM to 1 PM local time and will include free food, games, community resources, and access to an adult-sized changing table.

Whether you stop by for a little while or stay for the entire event, we’d love to see you there! RSVP is required to attend. You can RSVP and learn more about each event on our website: https://tndisability.org/parties-in-the-park/

Interested in exhibiting at one of these events? Space for exhibit tables is limited, and organizations must complete the online request form on our website.

05/05/2026

It’s Election Day in Tennessee! Today, May 5th, is the State and County Primary. Every vote counts, so make a plan, get to your polling place, and make sure your voice is heard! Polls are open until 7 PM CT and 8 PM ET tonight. If you run into a disability related issue while voting, call the Disability Rights Tennessee Hotline at 1-800-342-1600.

For other voting-related issues, you can call the Election Protection Hotline.
English: 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683)
Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (1-888-839-8682)
Asian Languages: 1-888-API-VOTE (1-888-274-8683)
Arabic: 1-844-YALLA-US (1-844-925-5287)

05/01/2026

How do you find out what’s happening in your community? When a school board rezones your neighborhood, local news helps families respond in time. When a health clinic opens nearby, it’s how neighbors learn it exists. When a storm is coming, it’s how people know where to go. That kind of information matters, and it should reach everyone.

Press Forward Middle Tennessee is working to strengthen local news and information across the region, and they want to hear from you! If you live in Middle Tennessee, take a few minutes to take their 5-minute survey to share how you get local information and what might be missing. Every response helps shape what comes next. Survey link: https://www.pressforwardmidtn.news/

This effort is made possible by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and The Healing Trust. Survey facilitated by The Sycamore Institute.

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04/27/2026

04/22/2026

Happy ! Did you know that Tennessee State Parks have some awesome accessibility features like wheelchair-friendly paved trails, beautiful overlooks, all-terrain wheelchairs, and even adult-sized changing tables? To learn more about the accessibility options offered at specific parks, head over to TNStateParks.com/Accessibility.

04/17/2026

Tennessee is home, and home should include you! Make sure your voice and vote are heard in the May 5th State & County Primary election. If you are planning to vote by absentee ballot, don't wait! The deadline to request an absentee ballot for this election is Saturday, April 25.

For more information about voting absentee, including eligibility requirements and how to request your ballot, visit: https://sos.tn.gov/elections/guides/guide-to-absentee-voting

04/01/2026

Exciting news! Please join us in congratulating Leah Williamson in her new role as the Director of Family Voices of Tennessee

We are excited to share that Leah Williamson is the new Director of Family Voices of Tennessee! Leah has been a part of the Family Voices team since 2015. In her previous role as PEARS Program Coordinator, Leah led a statewide team, built strong partnerships, expanded outreach, and supported hundreds of families across Tennessee. She brings a deep commitment to family-centered care, shaped by both her professional experience and lived experience as a parent of children with disabilities and special health care needs. We are so happy to have Leah step into this role and look forward to the continued growth of Family Voices of Tennessee under her leadership. Please join us in congratulating her!