Family Voices of Tennessee

Family Voices of Tennessee was excited to support the Tennessee Department of Health’s Family and Youth Conference. We always enjoy working in partnership with TDOH and their Family Advisory Council (FAC) and Youth Advisory Council (YAC)! We hope you will join us next year!

Register now for the June 26th & 27th Family Voices of TN & Tennessee Disability Coalition Conference. Limited funding available to cover the cost of hotel rooms - deadline June 10th to book a hotel room. Register online at: https://www.jotform.com/form/261313996604057

Join us for our monthly transition webinar designed for high school students with disabilities ages 14–22 and their families!

During this session, we will discuss helpful transition information including:
• Supported Decision-Making
• Decision-Making Supports (legal documents such as conservatorships, powers of attorney, special needs trusts, ABLE accounts, etc.)
• Transition Resources and Support Services
• Planning for Adulthood

Whether you are just starting transition planning or preparing for life after high school, this webinar will provide practical information and tools to help families feel more confident and prepared.

📅 June 8
⏰ 5:30PM CST – 7:00PM CST

📌 Click the link below or scan the QR code to register today to save your spot!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lKoORqLr5peWutit03_-MBuaJN1xs_tB0LFQLXOkH-E/edit

stateoftennessee.formstack.com

You are invited to an Access Music City Evening NEXT MONTH on JUNE 11! This Access Music City Evening is a night for art, connection, inspiration, and fun, where inclusion is celebrated. Art serves as the connector. Our friends at The Frist Art Museum host this collaboration with Empower Tennessee. Come join us to tour the galleries, enjoy delicious food from Grilled Cheeserie, create at Art Quest, and connect with new and old friends. We hope to see you there!
Where: Frist Art Museum at 919 Broadway Nashville, TN 37027
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM CT to 7:00 PM CT
Cost: Free!
Register: bit.ly/ETAMC2605
Note: There is limited parking, so please carpool with family, friends, and colleagues.

Thank you to our friends at the Frist Art Museum for welcoming our guests to visit their prestigious exhibits and Martin ArtQuest after our celebration!
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
[email protected]

Parties in the Park Update: Due to weather conditions, our Memphis Party, originally scheduled for this Saturday, May 30th, has been postponed. We hope you'll join us this fall on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, for our rescheduled Memphis Party in the Park event!

MEMPHIS EVENT UPDATE: Due to a high chance of thunderstorms this weekend, our Memphis Party in the Park event has been postponed and will no longer take place on Saturday, May 30th. The good news is we already have a new date lined up. Our Memphis Party in the Park will now take place on Saturday, October 17th, at the same time and location, after the hottest months of the year have passed.

Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to the new party date. We look forward to seeing our friends in Memphis this fall!

Rescheduled Memphis Party in the Park Information:
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 11 AM to 1 PM CT
Location: East Parkway Pavilion at Overton Park

The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities, The Arc Tennessee, and AbleVoices have opened the Call for Stories for their next issue of Kindred Stories of Disability, focusing on “Safety and Criminal Justice for Tennesseans with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). ” Submit your interest to
participate here: redcap.link/qjr2z43k

This year’s theme is “Improving Outcomes, Together.” Thank you, EMS, for improving outcomes for kids! ❤️

Save the date for the Family Voices of Tennessee and Tennessee Disability Coalition Conference on June 26 and 27 in Franklin, Tennessee! This conference is for Tennesseans with disabilities, parents, caregivers, and family members of children, youth, and adults with special health care needs, chronic illness, or disabilities. Come learn, ask questions, meet other families, and connect with people who understand your experiences.

During the conference, we'll be talking about the things families tell us they need most — how to find your voice, build your skills, and confidently navigate health care and community programs. From the Katie Beckett and ECF CHOICES programs to the journey from youth services to adult life, this is a space to learn, ask questions, and connect with people who get it.

There is NO COST to participate in the conference. *Limited funding will be available to cover the cost of hotel rooms and/or transportation assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.

Online registration link coming soon!