Publications
- Nursing Home Residents’ Rights in Tennessee – General information about the rights of a person living in a nursing home.
- Implementing ABLE: 2016 – A training from NDRN about the ABLE Act.
- Beneficiary Support System Overview – A Bilingual explanation of DRT’s program with TennCare to help people who are enrolled in the CHOICES, Employment and Community First (ECF) CHOICES, or Katie Beckett.
Helpful Links
Services
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman – Advocates for the rights of residents in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, and residential care homes.
- Area Agencies on Aging and Disabilities (AAAD) – Tool to help plan and provide programs and services for older Tennesseans, as well as those with disabilities.
- Statewide Independent Living Council of Tennessee – Promotes Independent Living (IL) philosophies, practices and values, and expands IL services across the state. Click through to find your closest Center for Independent Living (CIL).
Information
- Support CareGiving – A nationwide resource guide for caregivers of persons with disabilities.
- Tennessee Disability Pathfinder – A statewide clearinghouse of disability-related resources with multilingual options.
Resource Links
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