Policy and Advocacy
The Arc Tennessee Policy & Advocacy
Policy & Advocacy
For nearly 70 years, The Arc Tennessee has been at the forefront of advocating for the civil rights and inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families, playing a lead role in major victories in civil rights, community living, education, income security, and other important issues for Tennesseans.
We have fought to close institutions and make life in the community possible, we have opened the school doors for students with disabilities to be included in the classroom alongside peers without disabilities, and we have advocated for affordable health care access. We are at the table for every major public policy fight and advancement impacting the lives of people with disabilities. We still have work to do, but we know we can succeed with strong state policy advocates working hand in hand with grassroots activists like you.
To join The Arc Tennessee Policy Calls please email Heidi Haines at hhaines@thearctn.org
Policy topics
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Civil Rights Learn more
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Community-Based Longterm Supports & Services Learn more
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Direct Support Professionals Learn more
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Housing Learn more
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Medicaid Learn more
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Paid Family & Medical Leave Learn more
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Social Security & Income Maintenance Learn more
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