The Compass

There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes not from the work itself, but from having to prove, repeatedly, that you are capable of doing it. For blind and low-vision employees, that exhaustion is familiar. It lives in the pause before a hiring manager speaks after learning you use a screen reader. It lives… Read more A Message from a Pathfinder Resource Navigator

Celebrating Value and Talent: From Getting Hired to Building A Career Written by Sheena Adams-Avery, CDT, CDP, Communications Manager, Tennessee Disability Pathfinder Each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) recognizes the contributions people with disabilities make in America’s workplaces and economy. The 2026 theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” gives us a chance to look… Read more EmployAbility: Celebrating Value and Talent – October 2026 (NDEAM)

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It is a question we often ask, encouraging students to dream about their futures. Their answers may change from year to year, from becoming a firefighter or veterinarian to discovering a passion for technology, art, or helping others. Regardless of the answer, these early conversations… Read more Dream Big, Start Early: Preparing Students with Disabilities for Meaningful Employment

A Career Plan Built Around You Finding the right job is not always about searching job boards and submitting applications. For someone who is blind or has low vision, it can also mean figuring out what kind of career fits their interests, what supports may be needed, and what steps can help them move toward… Read more Spotlight – Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation: Support for the Career You Choose

You may have noticed a new name appearing across Tennessee Disability Pathfinder’s website, social media, and recent outreach. Information and Referral (I&R) is now the Resource Navigation Team. The name has changed, but the purpose behind the service has not. Pathfinder has always been here to help Tennesseans find disability-related information, services, and supports. The… Read more A New Name for a Trusted Service: Information and Referral Is Now the Resource Navigation Team

Talent at Work: Building Skills for Opportunity, Access & Independence Written by Cristalynne Dupree, Media & Communications Specialist, Tennessee School for the Blind Exterior view of the Tennessee School for the Blind En Tennessee School for the Blind, preparar a los estudiantes para el futuro significa más que ayudarlos a completar los requisitos académicos. Significa… Read more Navegando Juntos | Navigating Together – October 2026

Accessibility is often built through everyday choices. Small changes in how information is shared, meetings are run, and technology is selected can make a big difference for employees with disabilities. Here are five practical places to start. Make documents usable. Use clear headings, readable fonts, meaningful link text, sufficient contrast, and alt text for important… Read more Quick Tips: 5 Everyday Ways to Make Work More Accessible

Each month brings a new set of celebrations, awareness observances, community gatherings, and local events happening across Tennessee. From statewide disability awareness months to family‑friendly activities, workshops, resource fairs, and special community spotlights, there’s always something meaningful to explore. Find what’s happening in your area by visiting our Community Calendar, where you can discover events… Read more Celebrations, Events & Opportunities – October 2026

Tennessee Disability Pathfinder offers a growing library of disability resources available at TNPathfinder.org. In addition to the growing directory of resources on Pathfinder’s website, here are some we’re highlighting this month. Blindness or low vision can affect how a person accesses printed information, technology, transportation, a new workplace, or specific job tasks. It does not… Read more Resource Corner – October 2026