Disability Rights TN - Nashville

Address

2 International Plaza
Suite 825
Nashville, TN 37217

(615) 298-1080

www.disabilityrightstn.org/

AKA:

Disability Law & Advocacy Center of Tennessee

Description:

Provides free legal advocacy services to protect the rights of Tennesseans with disabilities. Agency provides information and referral, investigation of abuse and neglect, advocacy services, legal representation, education and outreach, and public policy advocacy.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Intake Process:

Call or email centralized intake.

Program Fees:

No fee

Eligibility:

Children and adults with disabilities who need assistance within one of the agency's three focus areas.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

2 International Plaza
Suite 825
Nashville, TN 37217

Contacts

Centralized Intake

Primary Contact

(800) 342-1660

gethelp@disabilityrightstn.org

Phone Numbers

Main

(615) 298-1080

Toll-Free

(800) 342-1660

Legal Status:

State

Description

A nonprofit legal services organization that provides free legal advocacy services to protect the rights of Tennesseans with disabilities. The agency focuses its work in three areas: Freedom from Harm, Freedom from Discrimination, and Freedom to Participate in the Community. Freedom from Harm includes abuse and neglect in institutions and community settings, appropriate Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). Freedom from Discrimination includes communication barriers in businesses and government settings and discriminatory policies and/or practices. Freedom to Participate in the Community includes appropriate implementation of IEPs and 504 Plans; access to employment services (Client Assistance Program, Vocational Rehabilitation, Ticket to Work, etc.); access to assistive technology; access to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) resources and services; and access to the voting process. The agency provides information and referral, investigation of abuse and neglect, advocacy services, legal representation, education and outreach, and public policy advocacy.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Eligibility

Children and adults with disabilities who need assistance within one of the agency's three focus areas.

Fees

No fee.

Intake Procedure

Call or email centralized intake.

Geography Served

None

Telephone Numbers

Number:
615-298-1080
Name:
Main
Number:
800-342-1660
Name:
Toll-Free
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FP-0500) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

A nonprofit legal services organization that provides free legal advocacy services to protect the rights of Tennesseans with disabilities. The agency focuses its work in three areas: Freedom from Harm, Freedom from Discrimination, and Freedom to Participate in the Community. Freedom from Harm includes abuse and neglect in institutions and community settings, appropriate Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). Freedom from Discrimination includes communication barriers in businesses and government settings and discriminatory policies and/or practices. Freedom to Participate in the Community includes appropriate implementation of IEPs and 504 Plans; access to employment services (Client Assistance Program, Vocational Rehabilitation, Ticket to Work, etc.); access to assistive technology; access to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) resources and services; and access to the voting process. The agency provides information and referral, investigation of abuse and neglect, advocacy services, legal representation, education and outreach, and public policy advocacy.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Eligibility

Children and adults with disabilities who need assistance within one of the agency's three focus areas.

Fees

No fee.

Intake Procedure

Call or email centralized intake.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Tennessee

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    615-298-1080
    Name:
    Main
    Number:
    800-342-1660
    Name:
    Toll-Free
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-3000) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    A nonprofit legal services organization that provides free legal advocacy services to protect the rights of Tennesseans with disabilities. The agency provides information and referral, investigation of abuse and neglect, advocacy services, legal representation, education and outreach, and public policy advocacy.

    Hours

    Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

    Eligibility

    Children and adults with disabilities who need assistance within one of the agency's three focus areas.

    Fees

    No fee.

    Intake Procedure

    Call or email centralized intake.

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Tennessee

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      615-298-1080
      Name:
      Main
      Number:
      800-342-1660
      Name:
      Toll-Free
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-1000.6600) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Educates groups, government agencies, and businesses about the rights of people with disabilities and works to help them to become more inclusive.

      Hours

      Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

      Eligibility

      Groups, government agencies, and businesses who want to learn more about the legal rights of people with disabilities in Tennessee.

      Fees

      No fee. Donations are always welcome.

      Intake Procedure

      Call or visit the website for more information.

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Tennessee

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        615-298-1080
        Name:
        Main
        Number:
        800-342-1660
        Name:
        Toll-Free
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-6500) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        A nonprofit legal services organization that provides free legal advocacy services to protect the rights of Tennesseans with disabilities. The agency provides information and referral, investigation of abuse and neglect, advocacy services, legal representation, education and outreach, and public policy advocacy.

        Hours

        Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

        Eligibility

        Children and adults with disabilities who need assistance within one of the agency's three focus areas.

        Fees

        No fee.

        Intake Procedure

        Call or email centralized intake.

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Tennessee

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          615-298-1080
          Name:
          Main
          Number:
          800-342-1660
          Name:
          Toll-Free
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

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