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DLAC Launches Abuse Investigation  News

DLAC Managing Attorney, Martha Lafferty, speaks with reporter about investigation of possible abuse in a Tennessee nursing home.


DLAC Files Lawsuit against State Facility  News

DLAC files lawsuit after teenager with mental illness is beaten at Wilder Youth Development Center.


Fulfilling the Promise: A Mother's Perspective  News

Michelle Priddy is a member of the 2009 Partners in Policymaking Class.  This is the video presentation she made in support of the Fulfill the Promise Legislation on behalf of her son, who has muscular dystrophy.  She also talks about what the cuts in Family Support and respite funds mean to her family.

Chad Youth Enhancement Center Limited Public Report  News

Limited public report following the investigation of Chad Youth Enhancement Center.


Update on Day v. Sumner Regional  News

Update on Day v. Sumner Regional


Developmental Disability Taskforce Report  News

For over a year, the Developmental Disabilities Taskforce has been meeting to make recommendations to the legislature about the needs for services and funding of our developmentally disabled population who are not also mentally challenged.  Here is the report based on those meetings.


DMRS Announces Family Training Program  News

The Division of Mental Retardation Services (DMRS) has announced a series of family trainings across the state.

Case Management Consortium formed for Shelby County Katrina Evacuees  News

Shelby County Consortium Formed to Help Hurricane Katrina Evacuees still in the county.


Lane v. Tennessee- Text of County Settlements Posted  News

Links to the twenty-five county settlements in Lane v. Tennessee


Lane v. Tennessee - Plaintiffs reach settlement with the State of Tennessee  News