About
Disability Rights Tennessee is a nonprofit legal services organization that provides free legal advocacy services to protect the rights of Tennesseans living with disabilities and/or mental illness. They offer a range of services, including support and resource connection, legal representation, advocacy, investigation of abuse and neglect, monitoring of services and facilities, and community education. Disability Rights Tennessee serves individuals across all 95 counties in Tennessee, with physical offices in Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville. Their team works to ensure that everyone has access to the support they need, without barriers, to keep communities inclusive, supportive, and safe.
Insurance & payment
Insurance details are not listed publicly — call Disability Rights Tennessee to confirm.
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Support and Resource Connection
Disability Rights Tennessee provides resource information, connection, and referrals to Tennesseans living with disabilities and mental illness.
Legal Representation
They provide legal representation and referrals to Tennesseans with disabilities whose rights have been violated.
Advocacy
Disability Rights Tennessee offers tools, information, and resources to support individuals and empower them to advocate for themselves and others.
Investigation of Abuse and Neglect
They investigate allegations of abuse or neglect.
Monitoring of Services & Facilities
Disability Rights Tennessee monitors settings where people with disabilities receive services.
Community Education
They offer outreach, training, and education to groups, organizations, and agencies who want to learn more about disability laws and what Disability Rights Tennessee does.