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. In an effort to effectively spread awareness and foster inclusion, each month we commemorate and share Disability… Read more Inclusion & Disability Awareness – Summer 2023
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder offers a growing library of disability resources available at TNPathfinder.org. The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) is now accepting applications for the Community Development Block Grant Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program, Homeowner Roof Loan Program, Accessibility Program, and HVAC Replacement Program assistance through our new online application process. Application Portal Learn more about Eligible… Read more Resource Corner – Summer 2023
Growing older is natural, but there are many issues–medical insurance woes, scams targeting aging adults, health concerns, limited income, and becoming a person with a disability–that may arise. The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) was created to address many of these concerns. Formerly the Commission on Aging, TCAD, was created by the Tennessee… Read more Spotlight – Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD)
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 – May 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. There’s still time to sign up for Tennessee Disability MegaConference! Tennessee Disability MegaConference is May 25th… Read more Upcoming Events – May 2023
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder offers a growing library of disability resources available at TNPathfinder.org. Metro Parks Senior Recreation Program provides services and activities specifically designed for Older Adults, those who are 55 years of age and older. Three designated senior sites; East, Elizabeth, and Hadley, along with nine satellite programs in neighborhood centers, provide a… Read more Resource Corner – May 2023
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Break·through, noun. An important discovery or development. Autism Breakthrough of Knoxville is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide services that enable adults with autism to lead purposeful lives. Founded by parents of children with Autism, Breakthrough Corporation is a non-profit agency that is changing the way Autism services are provided for Tennesseeans. They… Read more Autism Breakthrough
April is Autism Acceptance Month and with all that there is to celebrate this month with the extraordinary efforts and supports that are being implemented daily within the Autism community, we could not let this month go by without shining the light on an organization or program that goes above and beyond in their efforts… Read more Spotlight – TRIAD
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 – April 2023