People With Disabilities

Tennesseans who live with a disability face unique challenges during COVID-19. We have many resources in place to help people with disabilities navigate COVID-19.

Commitment to Accessibility

Accessibility At Testing Sites

Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Health are committed to providing resources related to COVID-19 that are accessible for all Tennesseans.

The Governor’s COVID-19 briefing standards have been updated to include several features to help Tennesseans access, understand, and interact with important updates during this challenging time. Tennessee Disability Pathfinder COVID-19 connects individuals with disabilities to information and resources available to meet their needs. Please call 1-800-640-4636 for one-on-one assistance in finding and accessing support and services.

COVID-19 Symptom Visual Checklist

If you need a visual checklist to communicate potential COVID-19 symptoms, please use this guide.

ACCESS CHECKLIST

Closed Captioned COVID-19 Briefings

If you need access to closed captioning for COVID-19 press briefings, please visit this page.

ACCESS BRIEFINGS WITH CAPTIONS

ASL Interpretations Of COVID-19 Briefings

This page provides access to ASL translations of COVID-19 media briefings.

ACCESS ASL BRIEFINGS

COVID-19 Briefing Transcripts

If you need access to written transcripts of COVID-19 media briefings, please visit this page.

ACCESS TRANSCRIPTS

Get Additional Information

For more information on navigating COVID-19 for people with disabilities, please visit this page.

LEARN MORE

Information For Caregivers

The Tennessee Department of Health is proud to offer information and resources to help families and caregivers support loved ones.

Below are information guides and resources available at this time.

Download Or Print “Helping Family Caregivers”

Family caregivers are people (fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, spouses) who provide care for a loved one on a regular basis without financial compensation.

DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE