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🚨 BREAKING: Disability Rights TN, Sanford Heisler Sharp, & Youth Law Center have filed a lawsuit against Tennessee for abuse & neglect of vulnerable youth in juvenile facilities. Solitary confinement, physical assaults, and more. LINK: DisabilityRightsTN.org/DRT-J…
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At Disability Rights Tennessee, we work to protect people with disabilities from abuse and neglect by monitoring facilities and programs. If you're worried about someone's safety, we can help explain rights and find solutions. 📞 800-342-1660 📧 GetHelp@DisabilityRightsTN.org
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🧑‍⚖️ In Olmstead v. L.C. (1999), SCOTUS ruled that unnecessary institutionalization of people with disabilities violates the #ADA. It was a turning point for #DisabilityRights—affirming the right to live in the most integrated setting possible. 🏡
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☀️ The summer slide hits hard—especially for students with disabilities. Without accessible learning, routines, or therapies, kids risk losing academic, social & behavioral progress. @TheArcTennessee has tips to help families stay on track: 🔗 familyengagementtn.com/the-f…
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Disability Rights Tennessee is closed today, in observance of Juneteenth. Our Get Help line is always open! 📞 Voice Call: 800-342-1660 📧 Email: GetHelp@DisabilityRightsTN.org 🌐 Website: DisabilityRightsTN.org
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Every voice matters. Every life matters. Disability Rights Tennessee stands with people with disabilities—fighting for their rights, dignity, and justice. When someone is unheard, we listen. When someone is mistreated, we act. No one should be left behind.
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🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨 Disability Rights Tennessee is looking for an Abuse and Neglect Investigator. If you're passionate about make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and mental illness, please apply! View the job posting DisabilityRightsTN.org/About
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This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re sharing SB’s story—a man with both a mental illness and disability who was incarcerated without supports. With help from DRT, SB received the care he deserved, and the jail adopted new policies. Read more > ow.ly/IZBP50W1NH6
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Stay informed with our monthly newsletter featuring updates from DRT, the disability community, and legal and policy news. Haven’t signed up yet? Now’s the perfect time! You can sign up by clicking here > disabilityrightstn.us2.list-…
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Callie’s thriving thanks to TennCare ECF CHOICES and Disability Rights Tennessee’s Beneficiary Support System. With the right support, families get what they need — and individuals with disabilities can shine. 🔗 Read Callie's story: DisabilityRightsTN.org/Calli…
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Disability Rights Tennessee is closed today, in observance of Memorial Day. Our Get Help line is always open! 📞 Voice Call: 800-342-1660 📧 Email: GetHelp@DisabilityRightsTN.org 🌐 Website: DisabilityRightsTN.org
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The Protection & Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) program helps individuals with serious mental illness and emotional disturbances. DRT PAIMI resources >>> disabilityrightstn.org/resou…
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Are you concerned for the safety of a person with a disability? DRT can help explain a person with disability's rights & try to resolve issues concerning abuse & neglect in facilities. You can contact DRT for help at 800-342-1660 or GetHelp@DisabilityRightsTN.org.
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DRT provides legal advocacy services to Tennesseans living with disabilities and/or mental illness in environments such as supported residential settings, prisons, detention centers, the workplace, and more. Learn more about our services here: DisabilityRightsTN.org
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DRT’s April Rosete reminded Tennesseans how important it is to report abuse and neglect. While DRT is not part of the Greene Co. case, we help protect the rights and safety of people with disabilities across the state. Article: wbir.com/article/news/local/…
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As Tennessee’s P&A agency, DRT serves individuals whose voices are often unheard, including people who are isolated. Without DRT, those voices risk being left out of conversations and decisions that directly impact their lives and the lives of all Tennesseans.
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📚 Understanding 504 Plans vs. IEPs! 📚 As the school year wraps up, it's time to start thinking about how your student can best succeed next year. Navigating education for students with disabilities? Here's a quick guide. Because everyone deserves to succeed.
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DRT's Policy Watch: That's a Wrap - mailchi.mp/disabilityrightst…
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Today is National ASL Day! On this day in 1817, the American School for the Deaf opened its doors in Hartford, Connecticut. It is important to note that ASL is its OWN language. Check out DRT's Effective Communication and Assistive Technology resources: disabilityrightstn.org/resou…
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DRT's Policy Watch: Residential Facilities and a Bill of Rights - mailchi.mp/disabilityrightst…
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🌍 Today is World Autism Day! At DRT, we believe in a world where everyone is understood, valued & included. April is #AutismAcceptance Month! Shoutout to TN orgs making a difference: Autism Tennessee, Autism Society & TRIAD Autism.
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