Arc Mid-South

03/11/2026

Today is Disability Advocacy Day!

For the 6th year running, landmarks across Tennessee light up Coalition Blue! 💙💙💙💙

2 weeks ago, the Arc Mid-South members and their families rode a bus to Nashville for Disability Day on the Hill. Almost 40 self-advocates, families, and staff. We met with 8 Shelby County legislators, sat in on health committee hearings, and brought the data and numbers directly to the desks of the people who represent us.

The work doesn't stop at the Capitol. Contact your state legislator! Track the bills! Stay plugged in!

03/03/2026

Carlene Leaper

There aren’t enough accessible (handicap) parking spots as it is!! Tennessee would add pregnancy to its definition of what qualifies as a "disabled driver" if bill HB 1457 / SB1684 passes. Call your legislators and tell them to vote NO! Quantum Rehab

02/28/2026

Carlene Leaper

02/24/2026

Tomorrow!

For decades, The Arc Mid-South members have loaded a bus from Memphis to Nashville to sit across from their legislators and speak up for disability rights.

These photos span over a decade. Different years, same commitment.

We'll see you at the Capitol tomorrow, Nashville. We've got a lot to say.

02/20/2026

We're coming back, Nashville!!

Our members have loaded a bus to the Capitol year after year, for decades, to advocate for disability rights directly with their legislators.

Ask your representative if they remember us. We remember them 😁

To our representatives who show up and take the time to listen to us, thank you! We're excited to sit down with you again. We have a lot to share

Disability Day on the Hill 2026. February 25

01/28/2026

Join us for Disability Day on the Hill on Wednesday, February 25.

This year’s theme, Adventures in Access, is about advocating for change and ensuring people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities can fully engage in education, employment, and community life in an inclusive environment—moving Tennessee forward with greater access and inclusion for everyone.

Click this link to register now!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc22YJSqjDHWe_g9qUk1CPetqujAkYq9CshKR-ThHunwSzzHA/viewform

01/25/2026

Weather Alert

Our office will be closed Monday, January 27, 2026 due to inclement weather. Stay safe!

01/13/2026

Let's pack the FedEx Forum tomorrow night!

The Memphis Tigers are playing for Autism Acceptance and it’s going to be an awesome game. This cause holds a special place for Coach Penny Hardaway, and it means the world to see University of Memphis athletics championing our community on such a big stage. Representation and visibility matter!

The Arc Mid-South members are eligible for special discounted tickets for this game!

To claim your discount, please reach out to us directly.

12/05/2025

Last day to chip in!

Memphis has funded $1,055 worth of classroom equipment this week. Items start at $10

If disability rights is something you care about, today's the day.

Check out the link in the comments.

12/04/2025

0 Memphis schools met English proficiency standards for students with disabilities. ZERO.

That's not a student failure. That's a systemic failure.

The L.E.T.S. classroom is one of the only programs in Memphis for adults who aged out of special education without the skills they were supposed to get. Joseph is one of them.
"Reading is important. . . I'm trying to learn. I'm getting there. It takes patience and understanding."

We're raising money for classroom equipment this week. If you want to put something in the room where this is happening:


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12/03/2025

Action News 5 Chief Meteorologist Ron Childers funded the L.E.T.S. classroom renovation this fall, and now it's ready with new floors and fresh paint. 😍😍😍

But a renovated room still needs what goes inside it, so we put together an equipment list. ✏️👩‍🎓👨‍🏫📕🖥️👨‍🏫🎒 😎😁🥰

Since yesterday, people have been chipping away at it, with 14+ items already covered. The big pieces are still sitting there: a smartboard and learning software. If you've been thinking about supporting people with disabilities, this is the week. Check out the list.

We're at this until midnight Friday.

Funding classroom equipment for adults with intellectual disabilities

12/02/2025

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, adults with intellectual disabilities walk into our classroom at The Arc Mid-South because every other system gave up on them. They aged out of special education at 22 with few options after. Most adult programs in Memphis aren't built for them. This one is. 💁🏻‍♂️📖 👩🏻‍🏫🎉👩🏿‍💻

We put together a list of what the L.E.T.S. classroom needs to keep running. Everything from hygiene supplies to a smartboard. Pick one, fund it, and it goes into the classroom. 😀😀

We're clearing the list by midnight Friday!

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