News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
Disability inclusion means understanding the relationship between how people function and how they participate in society and ensuring everybody has the same opportunities to participate in every aspect of life to the best of their abilities and desires. To effectively spread awareness and foster inclusion, each month we commemorate and share Disability Awareness information, resources,… Read more Disability Awareness & Inclusion during the Holidays
Find what’s happening in your area by visiting our Community Calendar and begin your journey with events that enhance your life experiences. Also, follow us on social media to stay up to date with events in the disability community. This year, there are so many events happening during the winter holidays that we just thought… Read more Upcoming Events – December 2023
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. Winter break with the family is a big part of the holiday traditions. However, it often leaves families trying to figure out what to… Read more Resource Corner – December 2023
Have you heard about Tennessee Tech Connect yet? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Assistive technology products can help promote well-being and independence by enhancing a person’s ability to learn, work, play, and otherwise lead healthy and productive lives. However, while technology has transformative potential for everyone, access to technology is vital for people… Read more Connecting to Technology
While we each are so grateful for so many things during this season, let us not forget that the holidays are often met with hardships by some families. Not everyone can provide a holiday meal for their family. Keeping this in mind, several organizations help provide Thanksgiving meals to low-income and struggling families. Tennessee 2-1-1… Read more Connecting to Food Resources
Disability inclusion means understanding the relationship between how people function and how they participate in society and ensuring everybody has the same opportunities to participate in every aspect of life to the best of their abilities and desires. To effectively spread awareness and foster inclusion, each month we commemorate and share Disability Awareness information, resources,… Read more Connecting through Awareness & Inclusion – November 2023
Find what’s happening in your area by visiting our Community Calendar and begin your journey with events that enhance your life experiences. Also, follow us on social media to stay up to date with events in the disability community. AutismTN Connect In-Person Social Networking is a safe and welcoming space for individuals on the autism spectrum… Read more Connecting through Upcoming Events – November 2023
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. Holiday Grief Support for All Ages at Alive The holidays can be challenging for those who have lost a loved one. Alive’s Grief Center… Read more Connecting to Other Resources
It’s officially National Disability Employment Month! However, the state of Tennessee has already been celebrating since July because we’re celebrating 10 years of Purpose, Progress, and Partnership to advance Employment First efforts in Tennessee! With it being a milestone year, we just have to celebrate during Disability Employment Month and might as well continue throughout… Read more Spotlight – October 2023
Disability inclusion means understanding the relationship between how people function and how they participate in society and ensuring everybody has the same opportunities to participate in every aspect of life to the best of their abilities and desires. In an effort to effectively spread awareness and foster inclusion, each month we commemorate and share Disability… Read more Inclusion & Disability Awareness- October 2023