Care and
Advocacy
Living With Disabilities
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disability isn’t a prison sentence. There are more resources
and support for independently-minded disabled individuals than ever
before. Even if you’re not completely disabled but have impaired
movement, hearing, or sight, you will benefit from the many resources
in your community and online.
Greater Nashville Area Agency
on Aging & Disability
GNAAA&D provides programs and services for the aging and
disabled Nashvillians.
Tennessee Commission
on Aging and Disability
The Commission protects the rights and dignity of older Tennesseans
through advocacy, leadership, and stewardship.
Easter Seals
The organization aims helps disabled adults engage in family and
community life, education, work and recreation. Its range of services
include vocational training, family support services, personal assistance,
social services, and a fitness center.
United States Department of Health and Human Services
Administration
on Developmental Disabilities
This DHS site connects to various disability sites, including
rights under the American Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act.
Family Pathfinder
This internet community is a project of the Administration on
Developmental Disabilities.
Tennessee Disability Coalition
Home Page
This coalition includes 45 organizations promoting the interests
of the disabled community in public policy.
Vital Connections
The website to visit for good information about independent living
for seniors and persons with disabilities.
Social Security Online
Disability Programs
Your guide to Social Security’s disability programs.
Enablelink.org
The site for disability education and resources.
American Council for the Blind
Resources to improve the living conditions of people who are blind
and those with visual impairments.
National Association of the Deaf
NAD makes a comprehensive coordinated system of service accessible
to Americans who are deaf and hard of hearing, enabling them to
achieve their maximum potential through increased independence,
productivity and integration.
Go to College (Almost) For
Free
If you’re a Senior or disabled Tennessean, you can take
state university courses for next to nothing on a space-available
basis. This applies to seniors over 60 for auditing courses and
to those over 65 who earn credit hours.
Email us at seniorsolutions@askseniorsolutions.org
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