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Let’s Talk About Mental Health

WEBIt is important to understand this and know how to advocate for yourself. If you or a loved one needs help navigating a mental health disability, contact us at 1-800 …

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Erasing the Mark: Mental Health Stigma in the Legal Profession

WEBErasing the Mark: Mental Health Stigma in the Legal Profession. March 1, 2022. By Disability Rights Tennessee and the Nashville School of Law Legal Aid Society …

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

WEBA TBI is defined as an external blow to the head resulting in brain functioning deficits. Injuries resulting in low oxygen to the brain (hypoxia) are also considered TBI’s. …

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Katie Beckett Program Receives Federal Approval

WEBThe Katie Beckett Program is a program for children with disabilities and/or complex medical needs who are not currently Medicaid eligible because of their parent’s …

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Frequently Asked Questions

WEBThe complaint form should be sent to: Executive Director. Disability Rights Tennessee. 2 International Plaza, Suite 825. Nashville, TN 37217. OR. …

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Developmental Disabilities

WEBBoling Center for Developmental Disabilities – A university center for developmental disability, which provides clinical services including diagnostic evaluations, therapy and …

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

WEBTN Department of Health’s TBI Program Services Information Clearinghouse – A comprehensive resource directory regarding traumatic brain injury for individuals across …

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Abuse & Neglect

WEBTennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services ( TDMHSAS) – TDMHSAS investigates complaints of abuse, neglect or fraud against licensed …

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Investigative Report Highlights Dangerous Conditions at Wilder

WEBFor Immediate Release. April 27, 2022. Investigative report, Designed to Fail, puts a spotlight on dangerous conditions at Wilder Youth Center Groups call for …

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Willowbrook 51 Years Later: A look at history and modern advocacy

WEBA 1972 exposé by Geraldo Rivera exposed the revolting conditions at the Willowbrook State School, a facility for youth with intellectual disabilities, in Staten …

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TN’s broken system: Press Release on recent tragedy in Nashville

WEBThe recent shooting of Belmont student, Jillian Ludwig, has uncovered a dire situation in Tennessee as its broken system and failure to provide critical services and …

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TennCare Redetermination Letter Guidance:

WEB5 ways to submit updated personal information for your redetermination: Online through TennCare Connect at TennCareConnect.tn.gov; Call TennCare Connect at …

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