Resource Library
Disability, Adaptive Living & Advocacy Resources
Life after an injury or diagnosis comes with a lot of questions. Where do I find equipment? Who can explain my rights? Where do I meet people who get it? I built this page to help you answer those. Every link below leads to a real organization. Start with the section that fits your week.
Not sure where to start?
Need a person to talk to?
Call Tennessee Disability Pathfinder or connect with United Spinal peer mentoring.
Need equipment?
Email The Hub, our community medical supply closet.
Need someone in your corner?
Contact Disability Rights Tennessee for free legal advocacy.
Peer Support & Local Help
Real people who understand the road you are on.
United Spinal Association, Tennessee Chapter
Peer mentoring and support for people living with spinal cord injury or disease. I serve as a peer mentor and Chapter Advocacy Coordinator here.
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
A free statewide helpline and directory that connects people with disabilities and their families to services. Call 1-800-640-4636. Staff assist in English, Spanish, and other languages through phone interpretation.
Equipment & Adaptive Living
Practical help for daily life, mobility, and staying active.
The Hub: Community Medical Supply Closet (USA Tennessee)
Donate or pick up medical equipment, including wheelchairs, catheters, cushions, castor wheels, brakes, standing frames, and more. Appointment required.
Email usatnthehub@gmail.com or call 615.669.1307.
Application forms: English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
National Spinal Cord Injury & Paralysis Resources
Research, information, and support beyond Tennessee.
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
A paralysis resource center with grant opportunities.
North American Spinal Cord Injury Consortium (NASCIC)
A collaborative network advancing SCI research, care, cure, and policy.
Know Your Rights & Advocacy
Legal help, self-advocacy, and ways to make your voice count.
Tennessee Disability Coalition
Tracks state legislation and coordinates grassroots advocacy.
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
National advocacy on civil rights and political participation.
Funding
Equipment, therapy, and accessibility costs add up fast. I keep a separate page of grants, scholarships, and financial assistance.
Get Involved
Policy works better when lived experience is in the room. Through the Tennessee Chapter of United Spinal, I advocate on accessible transportation, Medicaid and healthcare access, wheelchair repair reform, and disability rights and community inclusion.
Three small steps you can take this week:
- Save the Pathfinder number in your phone: 1-800-640-4636.
- Follow the Tennessee Disability Coalition to see which bills affect you.
- Reach out to the United Spinal Tennessee chapter and ask about peer mentoring.
"Carry each other's burdens." (Galatians 6:2) You don't have to figure this out alone, and you don't have to do it all at once. Pick one link and start there.
Need a hand finding the right fit?
Tell me where you are, and I'll point you to a next step.
These resources are for general information. They are not medical or legal advice. Please confirm details directly with each organization and talk with your care team or an attorney about your situation.
