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Advocates for the rights of Tennesseans with disabilities to ensure they have an equal opportunity to be productive and respected members of our society.

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Includes information and resources on Alzheimer's hotlines, adult day care and respite services, nursing home ombudsman assistance, consumer fraud, in-home care complaints, legal services, elder abuse/protective services, Medicare/Medicaid/Medigap information, tax assistance and transportation.

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Advocates for public policy that ensures self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion for people with disabilities.

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An Internet community for persons seeking disability resources on many issues throughout the state of Tennessee.

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This Disability & Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC) provides training, information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accessible information technology (IT) to people in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

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Enforces federal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination.

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Investigates reports of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect) or financial exploitation of adults who are unable to protect themselves due to a physical or mental limitation.

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The Southeast ADA Center and their affiliate network and partners have put together this packet to highlight the Center's achievements toward voluntary ADA compliance and offer informative materials for use in ADA anniversary events.

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