News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
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
Have you ever done a line dance? Or perhaps you’ve seen a line dance group and been intrigued by their rhythmic movements and coordination? Well, there’s a very special dance group in town, The Hadley Park Line Dancers, who dance together and perform all over the city of Nashville and surrounding areas. What makes this… Read more Movin’ & Groovin’ for Better Health
If having a baby amidst a global pandemic isn’t strenuous enough, imagine being told during your pregnancy that your baby has a developmental disability and may not thrive. Natalie Gilbert, just like any expectant mother, was preparing for her baby’s arrival. She was excited about her pregnancy and was looking forward to when she would… Read more Having Marvelous Miss Marley