News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
Dear Pathfinder Pals, It’s already the Holiday Season, the most wonderful time of the year! There are countless reasons to celebrate, with back-to-back holidays, from Thanksgiving to Hanukkah through Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Day, Disability Awareness Days, and every day in between. Connecting individuals with disabilities and their families to resources during the holiday season… Read more A Message from Pathfinder’s Communications Manager on Connecting to Holiday Resources
The Fall/Winter holiday season is always the busiest and most celebratory time of the year. However, it can also be one of the most difficult times for people with disabilities, and their family and friends. While it can be a time for sharing and togetherness that can strengthen friendships and familial bonds, the holidays also… Read more Connecting the Dots to Accessible Holiday Fun
Did you know that about 1 in 10 people in the United States don’t have health insurance? According to a 2021 Kaiser report, 10.1% of Tennessee residents don’t have health insurance, and America’s Health Rankings 2022 report from United Healthcare ranks Tennessee 44th among states for health outcomes. This means many people in the United States… Read more Access to Healthcare
“What will my future look like? Will I be successful? Do I have what it takes to succeed? Will my disability keep me from being successful?” Success is something we all naturally strive for; from the moment we are born to the moment we take our last breath. We all work towards being successful at… Read more Planning for a Successful Future
“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
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
People with disabilities, particularly those with a serious mental illness, are disproportionately likely to experience homelessness. According to the World Population Review, Tennessee’s homeless population is 7,256, which is approximately .10% of the state’s population, ranking Tennessee 18th in the U.S. Of those, the National Association of County and City Health Officials – Homelessness Among… Read more The Path to Home
Beginning in May 2022, in advance of a new fiscal (and academic) year, the Pathfinder team embarked on a month-long process to develop the vision and strategies for ensuring the ongoing success and growth of Pathfinder. Pathfinder teamed up with Communications and Strategic Planning Consultant, Kia Jarmon, MEPR Agency, to create a 3-year strategic plan… Read more Creating Better Access to Resources: Pathfinder publishes new three-year strategic plan and brand media kit during Disability Employment Month
Juggling all that you do with taking care of your children with different abilities, the last thing you want to have to worry about is the ability to pay for medical services to help your children live full and happy lives. Financial woes can often cause more hardship than even a situation requires, so it’s… Read more Agency Spotlight – Children’s Special Services
Aging can be overwhelming especially as you start planning for the future. Whether it is estate planning, power of attorney, or seeking assistance with Medicaid benefits, older adults may find it difficult in getting all these documents in order, especially aging adults who live in rural areas that may not have easy access to resources.… Read more It’s the Legality of it All: Legal Assistance for Aging Adults in Rural East Tennessee