News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
It’s very strange, existing in a world that isn’t built for me. Others don’t walk like me, talk like me, move like me. Sometimes it feels like we don’t even exist on the same plane of reality. This disconnect forms the backdrop against which the concept of disability pride emerges. It’s a complex, often fraught… Read more Disability Pride: Navigating a World Not Built for Us
Robby Barbieri, a 33-year-old resident of Nashville, Tennessee, has turned his personal challenges into a powerful advocacy journey, culminating in the successful passage of the TennCare for Working Adults with Disabilities Act. This landmark legislation establishes a Medicaid Buy-In program in Tennessee, eliminating income and asset limits for Medicaid enrollment and allowing adults with disabilities… Read more A Journey of Resilience and Advocacy: Robby Barbieri’s Mission for Medicaid Reform
Singer/songwriter Doug Mathis has pre-released his new song “How Many Days,” with all proceeds during the month of June going to benefit the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (VKC TRIAD). The song is about a young boy with autism, who has a special interest in numbers and is available… Read more New Doug Mathis Song Download Benefiting Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
We always like to shine a light on organizations that go above and beyond for the disability community. But this month, we want to shine a light on something a little different since it’s Disability Pride Month, The Tennessee Disability Coalition’s Disability Pride Month Billboards last year! Did you see them? Imagine driving along and… Read more Disability Pride Month Spotlight – July 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. Why and How to Celebrate Disability Pride Month Via The Arc | May 1, 2024 Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July and is an opportunity to honor the… Read more In the Know – The Arc – July 2024
Navigating resources can be difficult, but cultural and language differences can make it even more challenging. We’re spotlighting programs and sharing resources that address these issues and promote diversity and inclusion. Conexión Américas Conexión Américas is an organization that focuses on advocating for and supporting the integration of Latino families in three inter-dependent areas of… Read more DiverseAbility – July 2024
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 – July 2024
Research is a key component for making new discoveries and improving the lives of people with disabilities. It can also provide participants insight and support regarding their conditions, especially when there is a gap in services. Here are a few studies that may be of interest. Speech Movements Study The Speech Kinematics and Acoustics Lab… Read more ResearchAbility – July 2024
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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. NEW Homelessness Resources Available from TN Brighter Futures (TBF) TBF is a statewide multi-agency collaborative developed and facilitated by Brain Links. TBF’s mission is… Read more Resource Corner – July 2024