# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Then and Now: Living with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: The History of Our Communities: Living with Communication Impairments and Deaf/Hard of Hearing

As Nashville continues to experience tremendous growth, it has become an increasingly diverse home to different minority communities. Now in its third year, Then and Now explores the history and impact of these communities through the scholarly work of noted historians and the personal stories of community members. The series is moderated by Dr. André L. Churchwell, Senior Advisor on Inclusion and Community Outreach at Vanderbilt University.

The series is presented by Vanderbilt University and hosted by Nashville Public Library.

April 8, 2026
5:30-8:00pm

MLK, Jr. Magnet High School
Auditorium
613 17th Ave. North
Nashville, TN  37203

Cost: FREE and open to the Public

SPEAKERS

- André L. Churchwell, Senior Advisor to the Chancellor on Inclusion and Community Outreach, Vanderbilt University

- Megan Hart, Director, Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

- Wanda Willis, Former Executive Director, Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities

Featuring stories from leaders with Communication Impairments and are Deaf/Hard of Hearing 

SCHEDULE

5:30pm – Catered Reception
6:30pm – Program Begins
8:00pm – Program Ends

FAQs

- How do I get to the Auditorium at the school?

Please use the accessible entrance located off Jo Johnston Ave.

- Will there be refreshments?

Yes. There will be light refreshments and finger foods, served by staff and volunteers.

- Is parking available?

Yes. There are two parking lots and street parking on 17th Avenue at the Main Entrance of the school.

- Will the event be recorded and available to watch later?

Yes.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nashville/then-and-now-living-with-intellectual-developmental-disabilities/200030812053437
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Nashville
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Martin Luther King Jr Magnet- Pearl High School
- **lat**: 36.161509856744
- **long**: -86.799974730893
- **full address**: Martin Luther King Jr Magnet- Pearl High School, 600 17th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203-2817, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Then and Now: Living with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Then and Now: Living with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities being held?
  - **A:** Then and Now: Living with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities takes place on Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Martin Luther King Jr Magnet- Pearl High School, 600 17th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203-2817, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Then and Now: Living with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities?
  - **A:** Then and Now: Living with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities is organized by Nashville Public Library- Special Collections Center.

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