News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
With Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the holiday shopping season on the horizon, stores are busy merchandising their spaces with festive displays. In addition to holiday presentations, “now hiring” signs are a common feature on store doors, windows, and websites. Messages such as “join our team” are an invitation and reminder that the holidays are… Read more Independence: The Best Gift
As the holiday season approaches, gift giving may be foremost on our minds. But we may be wondering how do we give in the most uncertain of times? The definition of gift is an item given without any expectation of payment. A gift is something special given to friends, family members, or loved ones. It… Read more Giving the Gift of a Vaccine
In the Winter of 2020, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville launched a new program, Tennessee Serves Neighbors. This program will expand Catholic Charities’ successful Family Resources Center model over the next two years to more counties that are part of the Diocese of Nashville. Counties served in this program include Montgomery, Maury, Marshall, Bedford, and… Read more Tennessee Serves Neighbors
ABLE TN, short for Achieving a Better Life Experience, is a savings program of the Tennessee Department of Treasury. This progam is designed to help Tennesseans with disabilities save and invest while developing financial literacy skills. Since their start five years ago, they have made it their mission to help all participants maintain independence and quality… Read more Agency Spotlight – ABLE TN
It’s the holiday season and while you’re thinking of gifts for everyone else, why not give yourself a gift of easier access to disability resources. Tennessee Disability Pathfinder’s new website provides new features at your fingertips. While the website is still available for anyone to use without having an account, registered users can access features that… Read more TN Pathfinder Tools – Creating an Pathfinder Account
Caller: Hi I live in Bristol, and I’ve gotten behind on my bills. I need help with my utility bill. I’m on disability. And I have three grandchildren in my home, and I can’t have the power getting cut off. Where can I find some help? PATHFINDER: That’s a great question! If you are eligible,… Read more Call Pathfinder
For these and other events visit our Community Calendar or follow us on social media. When: December 8, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Where: The Chattanooga Zoo in Warner Park Cost: FREE! Registration: Contact the zoo at (423) 697-1322 for more details. Dreamnight is a free, open house event for individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or special needs and their… Read more Upcoming Events – November 2021
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder offers an extensive library of disability and senior care resources available at TNPathfinder.org. Check out the webinar “Navigating the Path to Special Education Support.” Access this and other topics of interest via the following links: Webinars English Spanish _______________________________________ When: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm CT, the 1ˢᵗ, 2ⁿᵈ & 4ᵗʰ Thursday of… Read more Resource Courner – The Gift of Resources