The Arc Tennessee

Partners in Policymaking is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 class! Partners in Policymaking® is a FREE leadership and advocacy training program from the TN Council on Developmental Disabilities.  The application window is open through May 20. Visit https://lnkd.in/eRQA2B2w for more information or to apply.

The Bridge to Success conference is only days away! We are so thankful for all the sponsors who have made it possible!

Today is the last day to register for the Bridge to Success Conference on April 5! And don't forget...conference registration fees for educators and district staff are covered by the Tennessee Technical Assistance Network (TN-TAN). Register now! https://lnkd.in/eeceq-E5

Thanks to those that made Disability Day on the Hill a success! We want to share the list of bills that The Arc Tennessee supports. You can use this list as you continue to schedule meetings (both in person and virtual) with your legislators. If you wish to join our weekly Legislative Update call to see what the status of bills concerning the disability community, please email gdillinger@thearctn.org.

Registration for the first annual Bridge to Success conference is filling up quickly. Register today to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/deisCiBy For additional information about the conference, visit https://lnkd.in/dk_EEB4M.

Thanks to @Tennessee Disability Pathfinder for highlighting @The Arc Tennessee and @People First of Tennessee as they spotlighted Self-Advocacy in their February edition of their e-newsletter, The Compass. Our very own @Heather Henderson, Director of Advocacy, speaks to the work we do with self-advocates across the state, as well as the upcoming Entrepreneur Expo on April 4th. Click here to read more! https://lnkd.in/eJTpdUDd

Sign-up to be a sponsor or exhibitor for the inaugural Bridge to Success conference on April 5, 2024. Visit https://lnkd.in/ejqrKuwu for more information! See you in April!

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED!!! We have some great news! Early bird registration has been extended for the inaugural Bridge to Success conference! Space is limited, and this rate won't last. So, make sure you register today using the link below! https://lnkd.in/eZffE3QK

We are thrilled to announce that Chris Ulmer, a renowned advocate for neurodiversity and the founder of Special Books by Special Kids (SBSK), will be our keynote speaker at the inaugural Bridge to Success conference. Chris's inspirational journey and commitment to promoting inclusivity align perfectly with the conference's mission. His keynote address promises to be a highlight of the event, providing insights that resonate with both educators and self-advocates. Registration Information: Early bird registration is now open. To secure your spot to hear Chris speak at Bridge to Success, register today! For all conference related information, including registration, visit the Bridge to Success website at https://lnkd.in/dk_EEB4M. See you at the Bridge to Success Conference! 

Dr. @April Ebbinger from the @Tennessee Department of Education, Dr. @Pablo Juarez from the @Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, @Lauren Pearcy from the @Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities, and our own Dr. @Robbie Faulkner presented to the House Education Administration Committee today! They highlighted the existence of behavior supports for schools and students with disabilities. These include @VKCTriad, which provides assistance to schools with intensive behavior supports through the TN Technical Assistance Network (TN-TAN), and DIDD's crisis prevention and intervention program, TN START. (Not pictured: Dr. Bruce Davis from @Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities)