Disability Rights Tennessee

It's Early Voting Day, and the perfect day to get out and vote if you haven't already! Early voting ends October 31st. Don't forget to bring your identification and voter registration card to your local early voting location! You can find your location by visiting GoVoteTN.org. If you need assistance or have questions , you can call 1-800-342-1660 or visit https://lnkd.in/eQ-wgs8Z.

Haven't made it to the polls yet? There's still time! You have a week to beat the line and cast your vote! Your vote matters.

🚨 Major news! The DOT has fined American Airlines $50 million for mishandling and damaging wheelchairs/mobility devices of people with disabilities. This is a big step for the disability community, who have long been impacted by the mistreatment of mobility devices and lack of accountability. Click the link to read more! https://lnkd.in/eeMrk52W

During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we're bringing light to some of the barriers to employment for people with disabilities. Getting rid of these paves the way to more successful employment for people with disabilities!

Your vote matters! Important voting information for Tennessee residents affected by Hurricane Helene! Check out the slides for county-specific details from the Tennessee Secretary of State. For more details, visit GoVoteTN.org.

We know that recovery is a long and collective process. DRT and our partners are proud to stand with our East Tennessee neighbors in this recovery. We appreciate all the hard work our first responders, community groups, and others are doing on the ground to help. DRT will continue to update our resource list. If you need help finding resources, or if you have information to share, please reach out. Stay safe, TN and NC—we’re all in this together. https://ow.ly/5unR50TNTxZ

Thank you to our DEAL 2024 Sponsors and Donors for helping us make the event a success!

We're celebrating Boss' Day by honoring the best of the best. Lisa Primm has been at the helm of DRT for 12 years with her bold leadership, and after announcing her retirement, the Board of Directors has unanimously elected Anna Bass to serve as our new Executive Director! While the DRT family is sad to see Lisa leave the agency, we look forward to furthering the work that we do to make sure that Tennesseans living with disabilities and/or mental illness live safe and fulfilling lives in their community under Anna’s leadership. Lisa and Anna, we appreciate you! Read more: https://lnkd.in/epFWb3Zy

Today is White Cane Awareness Day! For people who are blind and visually impaired, the white cane is an essential tool that gives them the ability to achieve a full and independent life.

Early voting starts this Wednesday! Beat the line on November 5th by casting your vote now.