News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
Planning for the future can be overwhelming. The Family Engagement in Special Education team is here to walk you through all the transitions with your student who receives special education services. Family Engagement in Special Education is a collaborative project of The Arc Tennessee and the Tennessee Department of Education. We help to empower parents… Read more Planning for School Transitions
Planning for the summer can be a big ordeal, especially when you must find activities for your children during the summer months, while you work. Summer camps are always a fun way to keep children active and engaged while they are out of school. Camp Conquest is a camp designed specifically for individuals with special… Read more A Future Conquest
“Where are the Resources?” We’ve heard this question countless times, especially from people who have almost given up hope on finding and establishing services for themselves or their loved ones. Navigating life with a disability can have its own set of challenges and finding services in your area shouldn’t be one of them. So, allow… Read more A HUB for Resource Information
Imagine needing to access community services without being able to get there. Unfortunately, this is a common experience among many Tennesseans with disabilities and their families. Transportation is a frequent need that Pathfinder and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) are committed to addressing together through our new partnership. When TDOT launched the Office of… Read more New Partnership Leads to New Rides
The Driver Evaluation and Rehabilitation Program at Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute is an outpatient rehabilitation organization serving adolescents and adults with acquired brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other neurological diseases and disorders. The program evaluates the driving potential and ability of those living with conditions such as brain or spinal cord injury, stroke,… Read more Transportation Resource: Driver Rehabilitation
“You are not allowed to come into this store.” Hearing these words can cause anxiety especially when you have done nothing wrong. Unfortunately, I have been denied access to different types of businesses because of my medical alert service dog. Not only is this illegal according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), but it… Read more In Their Own Words: Perspectives In View – Animals can be Resources Too
Caller: I am having trouble getting my child to medical appointments that she really needs. My car is 15 years old – not the best on gas mileage, and I am crossing two county lines to get to her pediatrician and therapist. Even if gas prices are down right now, it is getting too expensive… Read more CALL PATHFINDER: TennCare’s Mileage Reimbursement Program Helps with Medical Transportation Costs – January 2023
We’re shining a light on organizations, agencies, volunteers, resources, families, and individuals, that serve the disability community. At the end of 2022, Pathfinder held nominations and awarded its first-ever, The Compass Award. The Compass Awards recognize the efforts and continued support of community collaborators with Pathfinder’s mission to provide disability resource information and support to… Read more Spotlight – January 2023
Disability inclusion means understanding the relationship between how people function and how they participate in society and ensuring everybody has the same opportunities to participate in every aspect of life to the best of their abilities and desires. In an effort to effectively spread awareness and foster inclusion, each month we commemorate and share Disability… Read more Inclusion & Disability Awareness – January 2023
Find what’s happening in your area by visiting our Community Calendar and begin your journey with events that enhance your life experiences. Also, follow us on social media to stay up to date with events in the disability community. Besides our helpline and website, Pathfinder helps answer the question, “Where are the resources?” through virtual… Read more Upcoming Events – January 2023