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Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
Nonprofit organization offers sports and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities, including adapted water canoe, soccer, golf tournaments, water ski clinics, and adult wheelchair basketball team.
Offers several programs to assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired, including vocational rehabilitation and independent living services.
Provides residential services for adults with developmental disabilities and resources that promote inclusion of all abilities.
Provides persons with disabilities opportunities to be self advocates and make their own decisions regarding living arrangements, transportation, employment, social and recreational activities, and other aspects of everyday life.
A nonprofit organization providing housing, employment assistance, advocacy and support services to people with disabilities.
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 community based, non-residential, consumer controlled program of services designed to enable persons with disabilities to achieve maximum independence and fully participate in all aspects of community life.
The DRC is a non-for-profit organization and Center for Independent Living run for and by people with disabilities that provides community-based non-residential services designed to assist people with disabilities to gain independence.
A community based non-profit organization whose primary mission is to facilitate the full integration of persons with disabilities into all aspects of community life. The center offers advocacy and support services and assistance with areas such as employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.
A grassroots, non-profit made up of families, consumers and professionals. NAMI is dedicated to improving quality of life for people with mental illness and their families.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Obed Wild & Scenic River.
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.
Provides opportunities for youth of all abilities to grow through outdoor adventures, especially youth with disabilities or youth from disadvantaged backgrounds.
A therapeutic recreational horseback riding program designed for children with mental and physical disabilities.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Stones River National Battlefield.
Non profit organization provides a variety of services for people with disabilities in Tennessee, including personal care assistance, supported living, supported employment and transportation.
Offers programs and services relating to employment, health insurance, long-term care and other needs of people with disabilities and older citizens.
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.
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.
Advocates for public policy that ensures self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion for people with disabilities.
An Internet community for persons seeking disability resources on many issues throughout the state of Tennessee.
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.
Contact information for all ILCs in Tennessee. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.
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.
Comprised of people with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities, their parents, friends, and the professionals who assist them in reaching their goals.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail.
Serves Tennessee with programs and services for individuals of all ages who have a variety of physical disabilities that primarily affect mobility.