Available Resources to Assist Attorneys Representing Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families Pro Bono Summit January 21, 2011.

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Available Resources to Assist Attorneys Representing Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families Pro Bono Summit January 21, 2011

What is Disability Pathfinder? Why use Pathfinder? What if my client speaks Spanish? Where can I find helpful disability information? What are some additional resources?

What is Disability Pathfinder? A statewide bilingual (Spanish, Kurdish) information, referral and assistance program that includes all disabilities, all ages. Latin & Kurdish Outreach Program that provides information and assistance. Internet community of disability information and resources including online statewide database of community services. Training in the community on disability topics and cultural awareness when working with families.

Why use Disability Pathfinder? Find one source for information about disabilities and disability services in Tennessee for questions like What is a learning disability? What is an Individualized Education Plan? How do I find adult service providers for my client in Hamilton County? How does the ADA affect my client? How does my client apply for Vocational Rehabilitation services?

Pathfinder Programs

Statewide HELPLINE Statewide HELPLINE Bilingual Information, Referral, and Assistance or Helps families, agencies or professionals find useful disability services and resources in their community. Staff understands how government systems work, educational resources, community services available, and support programs available.

What if my client speaks Spanish? Statewide HELPline Case management services Monthly parent support groups Manage Camino Seguro database Carolina Meyerson – (Nashville area)

Internet resources include a statewide database of agency services organized by service category and county location.

Disability Resources Library by Topic Employment: resources and links for people with disabilitiesEmployment –National Employment ResourcesNational Employment Resources –Tennessee Employment ResourcesTennessee Employment Resources

Disability Resources Library by Topic Housing: resources for people and families with disabilitiesHousing –National Housing ResourcesNational Housing Resources –Tennessee Housing ResourcesTennessee Housing Resources

Camino Seguro Database

Statewide Calendar of Events Disability Resources Library –National and State resources Spread the Word (download flyers and materials) Features Where can I find disability resource information?

Additional Resources Americans with Disabilities Act –U.S. Department of Justice –ADA Home Page

Additional Resources Special Education Resources National Disability Rights Network

Tennessee State Division of Special Education Tennessee State Division of Special Education Division of Special Education –The Tennessee Department of Education, Division of Special Education's purpose is to "promote educational services and programs for all Tennessee's children with special education needs that will enable them to lead productive and independent lives." The Division is committed to systematic planning along with plan implementation, tracking and accountability as a vehicle for providing the leadership necessary for fulfilling this purpose.

Disability Law and Advocacy Center of Tennessee Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Disability Law and Advocacy Center of Tennessee dlactn.org Vanderbilt Kennedy Center kc.vanderbilt.edu dlactn.org kc.vanderbilt.edu

THANK YOU Elise McMillan, JD Vanderbilt Kennedy Center UCEDD