Hannah Kehrer – The Compass

Voting is Advocacy

Posted on September 10, 2024September 30, 2024 by Hannah Kehrer

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You may not realize it, but voting is a form of advocacy. When we vote, we help elect officials who make policy decisions on our behalf. From healthcare to human rights, it’s crucial we, the disability community of Tennessee, show up to the polls. Many of the same candidates we elect are the same legislators… Read more Voting is Advocacy

Nothing Without Us: Disability Day on the Hill 2024

Posted on February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 by Hannah Kehrer

Whether you’re speaking up for your own needs or the needs of our community, advocacy is an important and powerful tool. And it doesn’t have to happen in a vacuum! There are THOUSANDS of self-advocates across Tennessee and when we ban together, we can see meaningful change happen in big ways. While there is strength… Read more Nothing Without Us: Disability Day on the Hill 2024

DDH 2023: Planning for the Future Starts with Advocating Today

Posted on February 13, 2023February 14, 2023 by Hannah Kehrer

Image of Gnash, the Nashville Predators Mascot, is high-fiving a little girl who is being held by her mom at a Disability Day on the Hill event.

It can be hard to plan for the future when you aren’t sure what it will look like. Living with a disability in Tennessee can make the thought of future planning even more anxiety-inducing. But one way we can prepare for the future is by advocating for a better one. So, join us for the… Read more DDH 2023: Planning for the Future Starts with Advocating Today