Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Disability Resources

Organizations and Online Resources:
Special Olympics Tennessee   (615) 329-1375 www.specialolympicstn.org

Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. 

Located at 1900 12th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203



The ARC (615) 321-5699  www.arcdc.org

Offers family support, advocacy, and respite for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities and their families.

Located at 1111 North Wilson Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37205


The Division of Intellectual Disabilities Services (615) 231-5047  www.state.tn.us/dids/index.html

Provides case management and services to Tennesseans with intellectual disabilities.

Located on the 15th floor of the Andrew Jackson Building, 500 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37243


Tennessee Disability Pathfinder   (615) 322-8529  kc.vanderbilt.edu/tennesseepathfinder

Helps to navigate all available resources for the disabled.


Easter Seals Tennessee  (615)292-6640  www.tn.easterseals.com

Provides aid and services to those who are disabled through accidents, illness, old age, or from birth.  They focus on services at the home, at school, at the workplace, in the community, mobility, and support.

Located at 3011 Armory Drive, Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37204


Autism Society of Middle Tennessee  (615) 385-2077  www.autismmidtenn.org

Defines autism, provides educational resources for parents with autistic children, and helps locate support.

Located at 955 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206

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