Tennessee
Tennessee Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped
A free library program of braille, recorded and large print materials is available to residents of Tennessee who are not able to use standard print materials due to a visual or physical disability.
Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities
Works with public and private groups across the state to find necessary supports for individuals with disabilities and their families so that they may have equal access to public education, employment, housing, health care and all other aspects of community life.
Tennessee Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services
Provides specialized vocational rehabilitation services to eligible clients who are deaf or hard of hearing. Counselors who are specially trained to work and communicate with persons who are deaf or hard of hearing provide services that enable their clients to enter, retain or return to competitive employment.
Tennessee Department of Education, Division of Special Education
Promotes educational services and programs for all Tennessee's children with special education needs that will enable them to lead productive and independent lives.
Tennessee Disability Coalition
Works for systems change and to advocate public policies that ensure every person with a disability has the freedom and opportunity to exercise individual decisions that affect his/her own life, welfare and personal dignity.
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
An Internet community for persons seeking disability resources on many issues throughout the state of Tennessee.
Tennessee Early Intervention System
Provides services to families of children with special needs in the most natural environments, close to home, and with children of all abilities.
Tennessee Family Resource Guide
A guide to benefits, supports and services for families raising children with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities in Tennessee. Document is in Word format.
Comprised of people with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities, their parents, friends, and the professionals who assist them in reaching their goals.
Offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals -- from child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training.
A statewide parent-to-parent network established in the Tennessee Department of Health to offer support and information to parents of children with a disability, chronic illness or special need.
Support & Training for Exceptional Parents, Inc. (STEP)
Supports families by providing free information, advocacy training and support services to parents of children eligible to receive special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) who reside in Tennessee.
United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee
Serves Tennessee with programs and services for individuals of all ages who have a variety of physical disabilities that primarily affect mobility.
Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities
Supports children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families through training, service, applied research, information dissemination, planning and policy development.
Division of Mental Retardation Services
Provides services directly or through contracts with community providers in a variety of settings.
Special Needs Students in Career & Technical Education
Guidelines on placement of special education students into career and technical programs. Document is in Word format.
Treatment & Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Dedicated to improving assessment and treatment services for children with autism spectrum disorders and their families while advancing knowledge and training.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal and state-funded program providing services to help individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment. It is designed to assist individuals of work age with physical and/or mental disabilities compete successfully with others in earning a livelihood.
The Postsecondary Education Programs Network (PEPNet) provides resources, information, in-service training and technical assistance for postsecondary institutions to improve existing services or to establish new services for students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
