News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
CALLER: Our three-year-old son recently got diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The doctor gave us a list of resources we might want to check out. My wife has followed up and he is on a waitlist for two therapies the doctor recommended for our son — ABA and speech therapy. We also have found and… Read more Call Pathfinder, April 2023 – ASD Support Groups
CALLER: I’m concerned because my grandson is not reaching some milestones like I think he should. But so far his mom doesn’t seem concerned. She says, “Everybody’s different. Just give him some time.” But he’s almost 15 months now and barely pulling up. All four of my children were walking or starting to walk by… Read more Call Pathfinder – TEIS for Developmental Evaluation and Services
CALLER: Is there such a thing as financial assistance for camp? I was talking with my sister-in-law recently and she was about to put in an application for her daughter. Our children are cousins, both 12 years old, and I would love for them to go to camp together. We live close together; my family… Read more Call Pathfinder: Plan Now for Funding Future Summer Camp Fun
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
Caller: I am 45 years old, I receive SSDI, and I am too old to be sleeping on my son’s couch. He lives in Union City, and I would like to stay fairly close. How do I get a housing choice voucher? If I get a voucher, where can I look for places that accept… Read more CALL PATHFINDER – Lists Worth Checking Twice: Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting Lists
November begins the busy holiday season and planning for the holidays. Whether it’s medicines or devices for travel, childcare or assisted care during work breaks, or having equal access to travel attractions, people are often in dire need of assistance during the holidays thus prompting searches for resources that may help. This is where the… Read more The Call: Answering the “How?” Question – An Insider’s View to a Resource: Pathfinder’s Information & Referral Program
Caller: My nephew is a veteran who uses a wheelchair for mobility. He came home last year after an injury damaged both of his legs. My brother is kind of broken-hearted because Phil had studied and planned to take over the farm. He has a degree in Agribusiness from Middle Tennessee State University, and he… Read more Call Pathfinder: Farming on Wheels? Unpacking a Disability Employment Agri-Program
Is there help to pay for what my child needs but our health insurance doesn’t cover it? Caller: My 4-year-old was born with some health issues, and has also been diagnosed with autism. We have been taking him to all the therapies his doctors say he needs – speech, occupational, and physical. And now we… Read more Call Pathfinder – September 2022 – Medical Bill Assistance with Private Insurance
Caller: Hi. I need some help. With the pandemic at-home school experience, I have realized that I am not a very good teacher. Just thinking about school makes me want to plan a vacation. So, my middle daughter is going to need additional help with her math homework. I want to help. She’s starting fourth… Read more Call Pathfinder – Free Tutoring for Tennessee Students
Caller: My sister has twins who are turning twelve this summer. I’m making some calls to help her. She always gets me to do the calling because I teach special education, and she thinks I know better what to ask than she does. Truth is she’s as busy as I am, and both twins have… Read more Call Pathfinder