Tennessee Disability Coalition

10/09/2026

People with disabilities should have the choice and support to live in their communities! Learn more about the Community Integration Mandate, your rights, and how you can take action in Tennessee: https://tndisability.org/news/community-integration-mandate/

10/05/2026

Today, Monday, October 5th, is the last day to register to vote in Tennessee for the November election! Take a few minutes to make sure your voter registration is up to date. Every vote matters, so don’t miss your chance to be ready to cast your ballot this November. You can check your registration status or register to vote at GoVoteTN.org.

10/02/2026

We’re still reeling from an incredible 2026 Membership Meeting & Policy Retreat at Pickwick Landing State Park! 💙 There is something special about coming together to connect, share ideas, learn from one another, and grow together. Thank you to all of our members who joined us, engaged in meaningful policy conversations, and helped make this year’s retreat one to remember. We’re grateful for your partnership and look forward to continuing our work together!

09/18/2026

If you have a disability, you have the right to vote and to get help when you need it. But you can’t vote if you’re not registered! Make sure you’re registered for the November General Election by checking your voter registration at GoVoteTN.org. Then, check out our quick voting guide to learn about your rights and get ready to vote. Your vote. Your voice. Your rights. 🗳️✨

09/17/2026

Our Memphis Party in the Park is officially ONE MONTH away! Join us on Saturday, October 17th, from 11 am - 1 pm CT at East Parkway Pavilion in Overton Park for a FREE, family-friendly outdoor event. During the party, we will have free food, games, community resources, and access to an adult-size changing table. Whether you stop by for a little while or stay for the whole event, we’d love to see you there! RSVP is required to attend. You can learn more and RSVP at:
https://tndisability.org/parties-in-the-park/

Interested in exhibiting at this event? We’d love to have you join us! Exhibit table space is limited, and organizations interested in exhibiting must complete the online request form on our website to be considered.

09/17/2026

What an awesome way to celebrate Disability Voting Rights Week!

09/16/2026

Join us in welcoming Justine Hrvatin to the Tennessee Disability Coalition as our new Director of Public Policy!

Justine is a former special education teacher and educational consultant with Transition Tennessee, where she worked alongside educators and partners across the state to strengthen transition planning and expand post-school opportunities for students with disabilities. These experiences shaped her commitment to disability policy and to making sure the voices and lived experiences of people with disabilities are heard, valued, and reflected in the decisions that affect their lives.

We are so excited to have Justine on our team and look forward to all she will bring to the TDC, including having her at DDH 2027! Speaking of which, we will have more information about DDH 2027 closer to the holidays, so stay tuned 💙

We are excited to welcome Justine Hrvatin as the new Director of Pu...

09/16/2026

An important part of voting is knowing who the candidates are and where they stand on the issues that affect you and your community. Right now, the Nashville Banner is asking Tennesseans what issues and questions they want candidates to address ahead of November’s election. This is a great opportunity to help shape coverage of the upcoming election and make sure the concerns of the disability community are part of the conversation! You can fill out the quick survey at this link: https://forms.gle/utmEGVSM35SZFTrD8
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Please fill out this short community input survey so we can design our 2026 general election coverage with you and your community in mind! The survey takes about 5 minutes.

09/14/2026

Tennesseans with disabilities may face barriers when voting. Knowing your voting rights and the resources available can help you confidently cast your ballot. https://app.publicnewsservice.org/story/tennesseans-living-with-disabilities-encouraged-to-use-voting-power-1/e411fb61-acf7-426d-97ea-0214cf4db595?

Tennesseans are encouraged to register and vote in November’s midterm elections, though some voters with disabilities may face barriers when casting a ballot.About 1.7 million Tennesseans of voting age are