Commission for Disability Employment mission is to advance disability inclusive employment by inspiring and engaging business leaders to drive change through policy, practice, and culture. They convene and support businesses to advance disability-inclusive employment.
In the Barton Lab Dignity and Disability section you will find resources related to treating children with disabilities with the respect and dignity they deserve. The series provides recommendations for practitioners who work with young children with disabilities to support these children in a way that will set them up to thrive.
Resource list for employers and employees provided by Disability Rights TN
This guide is intended to educate employers on hiring people with Down syndrome by highlighting benefits, suggesting tips for success, identifying some challenges, sharing success stories and providing resources
TN Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities resources to create an inclusive workplace culture that benefits all employees and contributes to overall success.
A new employment initiative whose goal is to encourage corporations and businesses to invest in hiring people with Down syndrome and increase the number of opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome working in meaningful and competitive employment settings.
The Tennessee Jobs Tax Credit for Hiring Persons With Disabilities is a one-time tax credit available to qualified employers who establish either full-time or part-time job(s) for persons with disabilities who are receiving state services directly related to such disability.
Disability Day on the Hill, which will be Feb. 8, 2017, is an important day for families to share their personal stories with state representatives and senators to help them understand how the decisions they make on legislative issues affect individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
I can’t wait for Disability Day on the Hill in Nashville Feb. 8 and in Washington, DC on March 22. I can’t wait to see my legislators and talk about what we need in the community. I love being there with other self-advocates who want to talk about the same things.
Spread the Word to End the Word is not a political correctness campaign. It is not about censorship. It is all about RESPECT.
My name is Paul Daugherty. My blessing, one of many, is my daughter Jillian Daugherty Mavriplis. She’s 27 and has achieved a lot: High school graduation, four years of college, full-time employment, complete independence and marriage to the love of her life, Ryan. Oh, she has Down syndrome. Almost forgot that.
If your child or family member has Down syndrome, he or she may be eligible for financial assistance to help pay for any medical care, housing costs, caretakers, and any other daily living needs. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers benefits for people who are unable to work or participate in typical childhood activities due to a serious disability. Down syndrome almost always medically qualifies for Social Security benefits, but financial eligibility may be a little more challenging.