Tennessee Disability Coalition
Public Policy OfficesTennessee, United States11-50 Employees
The Tennessee Disability Coalition is a mission-driven public policy organization founded in 1989 and based in Nashville, Tennessee. It unites organizations and individuals across the state to collaborate on issues affecting the disability community. Its aim is to build a society that values, includes, and supports people with disabilities. Its core program, Benefits to Work, relies on trained specialists who work to promote self-sufficiency by reducing obstacles to employment, including concerns about losing healthcare coverage and other benefits. The coalition emphasizes understanding Tennessee’s employment landscape for people with disabilities and shares knowledge and resources on employment topics with partners and stakeholders.