Mayor’s Council on Disability

2026 ADA Celebration Vendor Spotlight: State of Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation
From counseling and guidance, to transportation and job placement, Vocational Rehab (VR) specializes in providing custom services to people with disabilities seeking to enter the competitive workforce. See the flyer below or click the link to learn more:
https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/disability-services.html

Mark your calendars for the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA Celebration) July 24th, 2026 at 10am to 1pm at Walker Pavilion in Coolidge Park.

2026 ADA Celebration Vendor Spotlight: Special Olympics Tennessee

Mission Statement: “To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style 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.”

Mark your calendar for 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) July 24, 2026, 10am - 1pm at Walker Pavilion in Coolidge Park.

Our Mission The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and…

We are excited to partner with Chattanooga Deaf Club and Chattanooga Red Wolves SC for Deaf Day!
📍 Location: CHI Memorial Stadium
📅 Date: May 30th
Ticket Link: https://mpv.tickets.com/?agency=CRWV_PL_MPV&orgid=54009&eventId=5698&salesGroupId=9728 #/event/E5698/seatmap/?minPrice=17.89&maxPrice=17.89&quantity=2&sort=price_desc&ada=false&seatSelection=true&onlyCoupon=true&onlyVoucher=false

It’s official! ❤️🎉
Come out for our first ever story time and book signing event at Barnes & Noble!!!! 🎉📚🎉
On June 20th, my son, Cory Lee and I will be reading our newest children’s book, “Let’s Soar with Cor Cor”, and doing a book signing afterwards at the Barnes & Noble Pinnacle located at Turkey Creek in KNOXVILLE, TN!! It’ll start at 1pm on June 20th and if you live in the area, we’d absolutely LOVE to see you there! 😁
Knoxville is only minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains so make a weekend out of it while you’re there! We’d love to see you.
Pictured below is Cory feverishly signing our first book, “Let’s Explore with Cor Cor” several years ago as the orders were coming in.
It’s all so exciting and we appreciate everyone who has ordered on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

2026 ADA Celebration Vendor Spotlight: Chattanooga Area Employment Consortium

Mission Statement: “To expand employment opportunities for people living with disabilities leading to an improved quality of life and independence.”

Mark your calendar for 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) July 24, 2026, 10am - 1pm at Walker Pavilion in Coolidge Park.

About CAEC - Chattanooga Area Employment Consortium About us Supporting the disabled community in Chattanooga Since 1999 The Chattanooga Area Employment Consortium (CAEC) began in January of 1999. The Tennessee Division of Rehabilitation Services, Corporate Connections, and a group of Chattanooga provider agencies began meeting on a monthly basis to....

For Jordan, the Incline Railway is more than a historic attraction — it’s a lifeline.

Jordan uses the Incline to travel down Lookout Mountain and connect to Care-A-Van and the rest of Chattanooga’s public transportation network. It’s how he gets to appointments, services, opportunities, and the community beyond the mountain.

Public transit is not just about moving people. It’s about independence, accessibility and connection.

As conversations continue about the future of the Incline Railway, stories like Jordan’s remind us that this system serves real people with real transportation needs. Decisions about transit infrastructure impact residents who rely on these connections every single day.

The Incline is not just part of Chattanooga’s history — for many, it is still part of everyday life.

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tifYO-qlSOo

✨ Fresh chances start here! ✨
Ready for your next opportunity? Don’t miss the Fresh Chances Job Fair on May 8, 10 AM – 2 PM at the Carver Center. Come meet employers, build connections, and take a step toward your future. 💼

May 8 | 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Carver Center, 600 N Orchard K**b Ave
Your next opportunity could be waiting—don’t miss it!