People First of Tennessee

People First of Tennessee People First of Tennessee is a statewide disability rights organization run by and for people with disabilities.

We are a united voice for rights, self-determination, choices, freedom, justice and truth. We come together and work as a team to support each other. We want to be known as people first and foremost. Membership is open to any Tennessean with a disability -- physical or mental. Membership includes all ages from teens to seniors. People First is governed entirely by people who have disabilities who are elected by their peers and has over 1,165 current members.

05/29/2026

It's time to get this People First party started at our providers to our office hour today!

Our goal is to showcase what we're up to and see if your clients will join the fun.

See you at 4pm cst!
Email RHumphries@thearctn.org for the link!

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05/18/2026

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1 like. "Partners in Policymaking Celebrates 30 Years in TN (ASL version)"

05/12/2026

Tomorrow is the day!
Can’t wait to see you all at 3 PM CST!

Comment down below if you need the link or have any questions.

See you soon. 

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05/06/2026

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Join the Tennessee Center for Decision-Making Support on Monday, May 11th at 5:30 PM CST for a webinar full of helpful transition information for high school students with disabilities ages 14 to 22!

We will explore decision-making support options (legal documents such as conservatorships, powers of attorney, special needs trusts, etc.) and supported decision-making. We will also outline how to use supported decision-making and explain the various transition support services available in Tennessee to assist families, educators, and providers in building strong transition plans for students while in high school and for after graduation!

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

Check this out! Happening today!
04/27/2026

Check this out! Happening today!

👀 Join us for this month’s FCAI Salon Series: “The Educational Experience of Autistic Girls” with Brittney L. Goscicki (Vanderbilt University).

👏 Dr. Brittney Goscicki will discuss how gender and disability can shape autistic students’ educational experiences, and what educators and communities can do to better support autistic girls.

🖋️ Register for in person or virtual attendance, here: https://ow.ly/FQSL50YIn4M

📅 Monday, April 27
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM CT
📍 Hybrid (OMC, Vanderbilt and Zoom)
Abstract coming soon

04/23/2026

Tomorrow at 4 PM we are so excited for our provider office hour.

If you have never attended before, it is a time to ask questions about referring someone to people first, dive deeper into our content, or ask any questions.

If you are in need of the link please reach out to Rion. - Rhumphries@thearctn.org 

04/13/2026

The wait is almost over 🎉🎉🎉🎉

See you tomorrow for our people first meeting for April at 3pm CST, and we’re really excited to see everyone there.
We’ll be diving into all things self-advocacy together.

If you have any questions or need the meeting link, please don’t hesitate to contact Rion at RHumphries@thearctn.org.

03/29/2026

Interested in presenting during our Tennessee Disability MegaConference breakout sessions? Click here to submit your application: https://forms.gle/i79PxurjN2DoG9G36

Thank you Next Steps at Vanderbilt + Lipscomb IDEAL Program for hosting another great resource fair! It’s always a joy t...
03/25/2026

Thank you Next Steps at Vanderbilt + Lipscomb IDEAL Program for hosting another great resource fair!
It’s always a joy to share about People First of Tennessee and support Tennessee Center for Decision-Making Support! 🤍🎉

The Arc Tennessee

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545 Mainstream Drive, Suite 100
Nashville, TN
37228

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Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
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