News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
Dear Friends of Pathfinder, April is Autism Acceptance Month and we at Pathfinder proudly support individuals living with autism, their caregivers, professionals who assist them, and the entire disability community. While nationwide we recognize this month as a time to bring awareness and spread the message of acceptance for those living with autism, we thought… Read more A Message from our Multicultural Services Team
Pathfinder has a new Statewide Information & Referral Coordinator Let us introduce you to April Meredith who joined our team on April 1st. April brings both professional and personal experience to the position as a former Independent Living (IL) Specialist at Empower Tennessee, the Middle TN Center for Independent Living, and as a self-advocate with… Read more New Face at Pathfinder
Do you ever wonder how you will get to the grocery store, to the doctor’s office, or just to go and visit with family and friends? For a growing number of older and disabled adults in Tennessee, this is a problem they think about daily. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the older adult population… Read more More Than Just a Ride!
Senior Ride Nashville (SRN) has been providing affordable and reliable transportation to older adults in the Nashville community since 2017. Transportation is one of the greatest unmet needs for seniors in the area and SRN was created to address this problem. We know that lack of transportation leads to detrimental impacts on older adults’ health… Read more A Senior Ride: Transportation for Aging Adults
Imagine finally finding the perfect job. It’s a job within your skillset and you’re confident you can successfully perform this job. You feel comfortable. You are building relationships with your coworkers, and it is an overall great environment to work in. But wait! Despite overcoming the many barriers you might face as an autistic person… Read more Perspectives in their View – “Lions, Tigers and Transportation Barriers, Oh My!”
The Office of Mobility and Accessible Transportation is an office in the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), created in March 2020 by the Tennessee Accessible Transportation and Mobility Act. Accessible public transportation is available in all 95 counties of Tennessee, but not every traveler has access to transportation when and where they need it. The mission… Read more Spotlight – Office of Mobility and Accessible Transportation – TDOT- April 2024
Transportation and Individual Education Plan (IEP) are two concepts that seem to have no connection. However, they may have more of an intersection than you think. Did you know transportation can be a part of the IEP? Students with an IEP are provided the same opportunity to have access to transportation to and from school.… Read more Special Ed 101 – April 2024
To effectively spread awareness about things that matter to people in the community, we’ve chosen to share information shared by community partners directly from the source. Guide to Rideshares and Public Transport Safety for People with Disabilities Via SafeHome.org | by Rob Gabriele, Managing Editor & Home Security Expert | March 5, 2024 Public transportation… Read more In the Know (April 2024) – Guide to Rideshares and Public Transport Safety for People with Disabilities
Hey job seekers! Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey to a more inclusive and understanding workplace? Whether you’re looking for your dream job or the perfect volunteer opportunity, we’re sharing employment and volunteer opportunities and resources in the Tennessee disability community. Join us in embracing a future where every person has the… Read more EmployAbility – April 2024
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. Another month packed with Patfhinder webinars! First up… After taking a deep dive into navigating support for… Read more Upcoming Events – April 2024