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Empowerment
Empowerment provides education, advocacy, and accessible support and referral services for the Deaf and hard of hearing in Middle Tennessee. These are common areas where help is provided:
Medical/Dental:
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Physician and Dentists
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Medications access
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Insurance, TennCare, Medicare
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Mental Health
Income & Employment:
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Social Security and Disability
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Food Stamps and WIC
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Job Readiness
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Credit/Budget counseling
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Understanding letters and statements
ADA:
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Rights to Accommodations (interpreters/assistive devices, etc.)
Housing:
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Affordable Housing
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Rent, mortgage, and utility assistance
Other:
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Emergency Preparedness
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Independent Living Skills
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Legal concerns or advocacy
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Cultural awareness and advocacy
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Educational resources
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Assistance filling out applications
Click for resources in ASL:
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