Disability Day on the Hill 2026
The Arc Mid-South invites you to join us on February 25, 2026, for Disability Day on the Hill. This is your opportunity to meet with state legislators at the Capitol in Nashville to talk about issues that are important to you and your family. Dozens of organizations from across the state will be participating; with your help, we can ensure that every legislator gets to hear from a constituent with a disability, parent, family member, or professional.
The Arc Mid-South is providing accessible bus transportation for this event. We will depart from The Arc offices on February 25th from 3485 Poplar Ave. in Memphis at 5:30 a.m. and return by 6:30 p.m.
Applications are due by Wednesday February 11th, 2025, by 4:00pm. Space is limited! If you have any questions, please contact The Arc Mid-South at 901-327-2473 or info@thearcmidsouth.org. We look forward to seeing you.
Cost
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Members: FREE (current membership required)
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Non-Members: $55 (includes new 1-year membership)
Online registration form (google form)
Disability Day on the Hill 2025
The Arc Mid-South was proud to participate in Disability Day on the Hill 2025 at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville last Wednesday, March 12th. Our group of self-advocates, staff, and supporters traveled by charter bus to meet with state legislators and share powerful stories about the real-life impact of access to quality healthcare and support services. It was inspiring to join other advocates and organizations from across the state to have our voices heard.
A huge thank you to the representatives and their staff members for taking the time to meet with us. We were grateful for their willingness to listen and learn about the issues that matter most to people with disabilities in Shelby County.
During the visit, The Arc Mid-South met with the offices of several state legislators representing parts of Shelby County, including:
• Rep. Dewayne Thompson
• Rep. Torrey Harris
• Sen. Raumesh Akbari
• Sen. Sara Kyle
• Rep. Antonio Parkinson
• Rep. Jesse Chism
• Rep. Karen Camper
• Rep. Kevin Vaughn
• Sen. London Lamar
• Rep. John Gillespie
• Rep. Justin Pearson
• Rep. Larry Miller
While we appreciate the legislators who took the time to listen, the fight to ensure that every person with a disability in Shelby County has access to the care they need remains a top priority. We urge all our representatives to champion policies that support true inclusion and independence.
Our advocates shared their personal stories and discussed priority legislation, such as the:
• Freedom for Family Care Act to support paid family caregiving,
• Katie Beckett Part A HRA Bill to provide more flexibility with Medicaid waiver funds
• TennCare Network Reporting Reform Act to increase transparency on service delivery.
The Arc Mid-South also had the opportunity to attend subcommittee meetings focused on healthcare issues impacting the disability community
Disability Day on the Hill is an annual event that enables The Arc Mid-South and our allies to engage with elected officials, provide education on key issues, and build relationships to advance policies that empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their full potential.
Make your voice heard! Contact your state representatives and urge them to support policies that promote inclusion and independence for people with disabilities.