NEWS AND EVENTS

Upcoming Events

Get involved and learn about what’s happening in the community!

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  Up Close & Wild Family Day at the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

  Students with disabilities and their family members can join other families from across Tennessee for a fun-filled family day at the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere! This event includes full-day admission to the zoo, a catered lunch, resource fair, face painting, animal meet-and-greets and more!

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  The Arc Tennessee Awards

  The Arc Tennessee’s annual awards event is a positive experience, dedicated to highlighting those who go above and beyond in the disability community. Nominations are open to the general public each spring. To view current winners and find out more information about the 13 award categories, visit our Awards page.

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  Tennessee Disability Mega Conference

  The MegaConference is a statewide convention made possible through collaborations and partnerships of many disability advocacy organizations in Tennessee.

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  Disability Day on the Hill

  Join us as we gather as a community and take part in the legislative process. This is an opportunity for people all across the state to advocate as one collective group regarding disability rights, resources and supports.

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  Light up a Life

  Participate in our annual Light up a Life fundraiser from the comfort of your own home! Our online auction launches Monday, March 14th and ends Friday, March 18th! Show your support by giving someone with a disability the chance to shine.

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  Big Ideas Conference

  What does it mean to have a disability? And what does an inclusive society look like? Big Ideas is a one-day seminar featuring professionals and self-advocates deconstructing the commonly held beliefs of disabilities and proposing a brighter future with goals reaching even farther than we ever thought possible.

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