News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
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
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. You are invited to Centro Hispano’s last health fair of the year! Offering general medical appointments,… Read more Upcoming Events – October 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 With Tennessee celebrating ten years of Employment First, we wanted to take a look at how it’s all going. Tennessee’s “Close the Gap” infographic… Read more Resource Corner – October 2023
Financial independence is the key to achieving a stable, independent life as a disabled adult. Money doesn’t have to stand in the way of getting the assistance you need, you can RISE to find ways to become self-sufficient by building and sustaining financial assets. RISE Foundation Memphis (RISE) is a 501(c)(3)organization that seeks to improve… Read more RISE
Financial security is a vital part of life, and it can be even more challenging when living with a disability. Medical bills, therapeutic devices, and assistive and enabling technology purchases, all can take a toll on an individual or family’s finances. That’s why finding ways to supplement income or creating financial plans is so important.… Read more Financial Empowerment
Answering the region-wide call to lift 1,600 children and their families out of poverty by 2025, Empower Upper Cumberland (Empower UC) was formed and is comprised of key regional partners, including Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation, Highlands Economic Partnership, Tennessee Tech University, Upper Cumberland Development District, Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency, Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development… Read more Spotlight – September 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 – September 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. You’re invited! ABS Kids and Autism Tennessee is happy to announce their free Sensory Friendly Fall… Read more Upcoming Events – September 2023