Upcoming Events – February 2023

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Find what’s happening in your area by visiting our Community Calendar and begin your journey with events that enhance your life experiences.  Also, follow us on social media to stay up to date with events in the disability community.

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Join us LIVE for Tuesday Tea Talk on Valentine’s Day! February, 14, 2023 at 2pm CT on Twitter Spaces! Special guest is Kathy Simone, chief employment and services officer,  of Easterseals Tennessee! Come chat with us about Love, Relationships, Dating and Disability Resources.

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A Guided Journey to Preparing for the Future: Decision-Making Supports
Preparing for the future can be overwhelming for individuals with disabilities and their families. Tennessee Center for Decision Making Supports provides resources and support to help navigate the planning process. Attend this webinar to learn more. Registration is required.

Featured Speaker: Penny Johnson, Program Coordinator for Tennessee Center for Decision Making Supports, The Arc Tennessee

Date/Time: February 23, 2023 at 11:30-12:30 PM CT

Platform/Format: Presented in Microsoft Teams in English with interpretation provided in Spanish via Closed Captioning.

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Miércoles, 15 de Febrero 2023, 12:00 p.m. a 1:00 p.m. CT

Haga clic aquí para más detalles de registración.

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We invite you to this informative session about Autism, which will be led by members of the Autism Speaks Public Health Team and Autism Speak Response Team, who will present an overview of Autism, common questions and needs, and important resources to support people with the Autism Spectrum throughout life.

Tuesday, February 15 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT

Click here for registration details.  

 

 

 

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ABLE Webinar: Social Security Benefits and ABLE Accounts
The National Association of State Treasurers’ ABLE Savings Plans Network (ASPN) is hosting a webinar with speakers from ABLE state program administrators and Social Security Administration (SSA) experts. This webinar is set to begin at 1:00 PM ET, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 and will provide information for people with disabilities, their family members and legal representatives, SSA field office staff and leadership, disability advocacy and service provider organizations, and state ABLE program administrators. It is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Register here.

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When: February 25 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Tennessee School for the Blind
115 Stewarts Ferry Pike,
Nashville, TN 37214


This event benefits the Nashville Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Tennessee
Event will include:

  • Chili competition with celebrity judges
  • Auction
  • Live performances by saxophonist Steve Norman, and multi-instrumentalist, Rory Hoffman

There is a cost for the event,  $10 per person or $30 for families of 3 or more. Purchase tickets through PayPal using nashville@nfb-tn.org, Venmo by searching NashvilleNFB, or at the door.

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White background image with 'SUMMER EXPO AUTISM TENNESSEE," logo with a sun behind the text. Join AutismTN at their 14th Annual Summer Expo, Saturday, March 4, 2023, 11:00 AM CT, On The Avenue, 2607 Winford Ave, Nashville, Tenn. AutismTN community partners will be available to share their INCLUSIVE recreational and summer opportunities within the autism and disability communities.

Families and individuals are invited to browse the fair anytime between 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

All participating program information will be posted on www.autismtn.org/summer.

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The Arc TN’s Family Engagement program will be hosting a Spanish language transition fair in Knoxville on March 4th. The event will address alternatives to conservatorship, financial support, employment, and more. Click here to download the flyer in both Spanish and English.