East TN Autism Social Scene

Youth Leadership Academy: Focusing on Choice

It's time to apply for the Youth Leadership Academy! This program is open to youth with disabilities ages 16 - 24 and is offered at no cost to participants thanks to our partnerships with organizations such as TNSTEP, the Tennessee Disability Coalition, and the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities.

The summer intensive is a three-day in-person gathering where participants have opportunities to learn, engage, and empower each other toward their future goals.

Dates: June 16th, 17th, & 18th
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm CT
Place: In Person at 955 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206
Apply: bit.ly/ETYLAA26

Participants will learn about:
- Being your Authentic Self with Disability Pride
- Problem Solving for Success with Employment and Budgeting - Working Towards Independence with Self-Advocacy
- Transitioning into Adulthood
- And more...

All while having fun!

For more information, contact us at info@empowertn.org or 615.200.6028.

TN Voices Agency & Resources Presentation
During this training, we will be researching TN Voices’ programs and website, as well as exploring additional
community resources and connections that families often need. We will also discuss how professionals can
use these resources to better support those they serve. Be ready to share your knowledge, experiences, and
resources with others. Expand your knowledge, strengthen your resource network, and gain practical
information you can use right away.
*June 16th, 2 – 3:30 pm CT. Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/65de4263-b899-4ff8-9fa2-fad6608ace12@d1eef617-b7e5-47b5-ba11-4ec035b17413
For more information, contact Jennifer Davis at
Jennifer.Davis@tnvoices.org.

TN Voices Agency & Resources Presentation

During this training, we will be researching TN Voices’ programs and website, as well as exploring additional
community resources and connections that families often need. We will also discuss how professionals can
use these resources to better support those they serve. Be ready to share your knowledge, experiences, and
resources with others. Come expand your knowledge, strengthen your resource network, and gain practical
information you can use right away.

*June 16th, 2 – 3:30 pm CT.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3r5nsp4n

For more information, contact Jennifer Davis at
Jennifer.Davis@tnvoices.org.

Domestic Assessment Training: In Person – in Memphis

The Danger Assessment is a nationally recognized instrument used to measure a victim’s risk of life-
threatening violence or homicide by an intimate partner. We are inviting healthcare professionals, domestic
violence advocates, and criminal justice professionals to join us.

Date: June 17th
Time: 8:30am-4:30pm CT
Address: MPD Crump Station, 949 E. EH Crump Blvd., Memphis

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=F_bu0eW3tUe6EU7ANbF0E7RgP-OSOIRBtMNRDnKn-DtUQTBBTU1STlZZTzNYRVBWNkZaS0ZQU1UyWi4u&route=shorturl

For more information, contact Tammy Bass at tbass@tnvoices.org.