Grants & Funding
Resources Available in Tennessee to Assist with Costs for Driver Rehabilitation & Vehicle Modification
The following groups and organizations either provide financial assistance directly
or they help you track down the disability grants for which you may be eligible.
Contact all the relevant groups, and resources may likely be within reach.
Remember to talk to representatives at the local, state, and national chapters of
charitable organizations devoted to your specific disability.
These groups and organizations commonly provide grants, and they can direct you to other sources.
Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
The Tennessee Veterans Administration offers services and support to resident U.S. veterans. If your limited mobility is a result of participation in the military or from receiving VA-sponsored care, you may apply for a disability grant toward a handicap van.​
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312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, 13th Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 741-2931
email: TN.Veterans@tn.gov
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society (MS)
Follow the link below to the National MS Society and search for driving to locate more information.​
1-800-344-4867
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Tennessee Technology Access Program
The Tennessee Technology Access Program (TTAP) is a statewide program designed to increase access to assistive devices and services. Through four core programs: Funding Assistance, Device Demonstration, Device Loan, and Device Reutilization, TTAP and a network of assistive technology centers help provide people with disabilities find and get the tools they need to live independent, productive lives.
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Tennessee Technology Access Program
James K. Polk State Office Building, 15th Floor
505 Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN 37243-1403
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Phone: 615-313-5183; Toll Free: 1-800-732-5059
TTY: 615-313-5695
Visit website here
Email: TN.TTAP@tn.gov
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Star Center​
The Star Center in Tennessee can assist disabled state residents with assistive technology resources. If you are trying to find ways to pay for technologies, try the Star Center.
1119 Old Humboldt Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-3888
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Tennessee Disability Coalition
The TN Disability Coalition is a group of individuals and organizations who promote participation for disabled residents. The Coalition can assist you in locating appropriate grants that can offset the costs of accessibility conversions and adaptive equipment.
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955 Woodland Street
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 383-9442 or (888) 643-7811
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Tennessee Statewide Independent Living Council​
The Tennessee SILC promotes access to transportation, housing, employment, and health resources as well as other aspects of independent living for disabled residents. They can assist you in searching for appropriate grants.
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2601 Elm Hill Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 255-0283
http://www.tndisability.org/statewide-independent-living-council-tennessee-inc
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Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation Services
You can find help entering into or returning to employment through Tennessee VRS. If you require accommodating transportation to earn a living, you might qualify for a grant from this agency of the Department of Human Services.
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Citizens Plaza State Office Building
2nd Floor, 400 Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN 37243-1403
(615) 313-4891 or (800) 270-1349
https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/ds/vocational-rehabilitation.html
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Southeast ADA Center
The Southeast ADA Center will provide technical training and assistance.
It is one of 10 ADA centers across the country.
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1419 Mayson Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30324
1-800-949-4232
404-541-9001
https://www.adasoutheast.org/
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Tennessee Aging and Disability Resource Center
The ADRC provides assistance and information to adults with physical disabilities, older adults, caregivers, and professionals seeking services or programs available.
TN Commission on Aging and Disability
615-741-2056
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BraunAbility Finance
BraunAbility Finance is a dedicated finance service offered by a manufacturer of accessible vehicles. They have a team consisting of over 100 years of combined experience in finance and vehicle sales; they can help you find the payment plan right for you.
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BraunAbility Finance
phone: 888-365-9417
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Employment & Community First CHOICES (ECF)
The Employment and Community First CHOICES program is administered by TennCare through its contracted managed care organizations. It offers services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services in the program will help people become employed and live as independently as possible in the community. All new enrollment is in the Employment and Community First CHOICES program, as DDA’s waivers are closed to new enrollment. There is a limited amount of funding available to serve people each year. That means not everyone who wants to apply can enroll or get services right away.
Medicaid Alternative Pathways (MAPs)
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MAPs is a program that will set people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on a path to learn skills to help them work, live independently, learn about their neighborhoods, and find hobbies that interest them. MAPs services give people in the program the tools, technology, and support they need to meet the goal they set for themselves.
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Tennessee’s Katie Beckett program is for children under the age of 18 with disabilities or complex medical needs. This program is for children who are not Medicaid eligible because of their parent’s income or assets.
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The Arc is a nonprofit, national federation that includes The Arc of the United States, state chapters, and local chapters. While all chapters work in support of the same mission, each plays a different role in accomplishing this mission. The Arc Tennessee is the state chapter, and we exist primarily to provide individual and family advocacy. We are committed to positively impacting the system of services that support the disability community. Our 15 local chapters exist primarily to provide direct services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. These services vary from chapter to chapter but may include any of the following: case management, employment supports, personal assistance, residential supports, respite, early intervention, training and education.
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Keith Howell Mobility Trust
Keith Howell Mobility Trust works with I AM Ministries to provide basic low-tech driving
aids to individuals with disabilities who are in need of assistance.
​Keith Howell Mobility Trust
405 Springhill Rd.
Fredericton, NB E3C 1S2
Canada
(506) 363-3633
KEITH HOWELL MOBILITY TRUST | I Am Ministries
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