News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
Caller: Our family recently moved to Tennessee, and my son just got an Autism diagnosis. He’s 3. We have been given a referral for ABA, but what do I need to do about school? We are in Waynesboro. Pathfinder: Welcome to Tennessee! Your question is not uncommon because special education services can be difficult to… Read more Call Pathfinder – Autism diagnosis – – What about school?
Caller: I recently moved to Tennessee to be near family. My cousin has a developmental disability, and she told me a long time ago that she was featured in a magazine. She was so excited then and I never got to see it. We were talking about it recently, and my aunt mentioned being interviewed… Read more Call Pathfinder – March 2022
Resources Can Help You Meet People and Sharpen Your Advocacy Skills Caller: I live in Tiptonville, and I have several disabilities, but I also have a lot of abilities. I have a job, and I’m going to be 23 next month. I hope to get my own apartment soon with my cousin. He was telling… Read more Call Pathfinder – February 2022
Building Better Horizons for Children, Youth, Teens and Young Adults Caller: I am a high school teacher in Chattanooga, and I am wondering if there is a resource for some of my students who are struggling. Right now, I am thinking of a young man who is just learning to drive, and he doesn’t have… Read more Call Pathfinder – January 2022
Caller: Hi, I live in Knoxville, and I have an elderly neighbor who I worry about. Since he lost his wife, I hardly ever see him outside or going anywhere. I know they didn’t have any family in the area. And no one comes to visit besides me. He’s not homebound, and he can walk… Read more Call Pathfinder
Caller: Hi I live in Bristol, and I’ve gotten behind on my bills. I need help with my utility bill. I’m on disability. And I have three grandchildren in my home, and I can’t have the power getting cut off. Where can I find some help? PATHFINDER: That’s a great question! If you are eligible,… Read more Call Pathfinder
Caller: Hello. I’m making some calls for my aunt, and we are looking for something for my cousin in Chattanooga. He’s 19 and has a high school diploma, but all he does is sit around and play video games. He has a great heart for helping, and he has volunteered for school and church projects… Read more Call Pathfinder
How Can My Child Get Supports Needed at School? CALLER: Our family is new to the area. We moved to Johnson City from California, and I need to connect to the school where my child will be enrolled. He is 6, and on the spectrum. He had an IEP in his previous school before they closed… Read more Call Pathfinder
How do I find an emergency alert device? CALLER: Hi, I am really concerned that my mom might fall and not be able to call for help. She does have a cell phone, but she doesn’t carry it around in the house or in the yard. She has had a few falls before, and luckily… Read more Call Pathfinder
Is there any help for my parents? CALLER: My dad is almost 80 now, and I think taking care of my mother is too much for him. He doesn’t complain but I can see how it is wearing on him. Mom is overweight and diabetic and has a lot of pain from arthritis. She uses… Read more Call Pathfinder