News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
The holidays are a special time of year that many people enjoy celebrating in the comfort of their homes. Unfortunately, that is not always true for those who struggle to find housing and face homelessness. Housing, affordable housing, apartment living, rental properties, and home improvement are some of the toughest resources to acquire for people with… Read more The Compass: Home for the Holidays
People with disabilities, particularly those with a serious mental illness, are disproportionately likely to experience homelessness. According to the World Population Review, Tennessee’s homeless population is 7,256, which is approximately .10% of the state’s population, ranking Tennessee 18th in the U.S. Of those, the National Association of County and City Health Officials – Homelessness Among… Read more The Path to Home
The word home can have several different meanings and carry various emotions for different people. Merriam-Webster defines the word “home” as a building that serves as living quarters for one or a few families. When you hear the word, what comes to mind? Housing (a physical space), which is a great need for individuals with… Read more A Place Where You Belong
The holidays look different at each of our Friendship Houses. Our Place Nashville empowers adults with developmental disabilities by providing homes that are affordable in inclusive communities. We call these homes Friendship Houses. They have names. Divinity Friendship House at Vanderbilt I and Divinity Friendship House at Vanderbilt II are both apartment buildings; FH1 has… Read more Home for the Holidays at Our Place
Making Home Accessible VCRM to Identify Housing: The creation and implementation of a Virtual Community Resource Map (VCRM) can be a useful support to engage in identifying housing options for a person with intellectual and developmental disabilities. One component of developing a VCRM is to identify individual-specific goals that can be achieved by visiting and… Read more Housing 4-1-1
Caller: I am 45 years old, I receive SSDI, and I am too old to be sleeping on my son’s couch. He lives in Union City, and I would like to stay fairly close. How do I get a housing choice voucher? If I get a voucher, where can I look for places that accept… Read more CALL PATHFINDER – Lists Worth Checking Twice: Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting Lists
Celebrating the holidays with family and friends or even alone can bring you such joy. Celebrating the holidays of different cultures can bring joy to others. We acknowledge the diversity in cultures, heritage, and celebrations of traditions in our communities and share the joy in all celebrations. Happy Holidays to each and every one of… Read more Home for the Holidays Events – December 2022