News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
Dear Pathfinder Pals, It’s already the Holiday Season, the most wonderful time of the year! There are countless reasons to celebrate, with back-to-back holidays, from Thanksgiving to Hanukkah through Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Day, Disability Awareness Days, and every day in between. Connecting individuals with disabilities and their families to resources during the holiday season… Read more A Message from Pathfinder’s Communications Manager on Connecting to Holiday Resources
The Fall/Winter holiday season is always the busiest and most celebratory time of the year. However, it can also be one of the most difficult times for people with disabilities, and their family and friends. While it can be a time for sharing and togetherness that can strengthen friendships and familial bonds, the holidays also… Read more Connecting the Dots to Accessible Holiday Fun
People reaching out to Pathfinder for resources — for persons of all ages with any type of disability or health conditions – make a huge difference for Tennesseans year-round. They use Pathfinder to help someone they know, love, work with, or have only seen from a distance or met once. And now as we approach… Read more Connecting through Sharing Time & Care
Have you heard about Tennessee Tech Connect yet? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Assistive technology products can help promote well-being and independence by enhancing a person’s ability to learn, work, play, and otherwise lead healthy and productive lives. However, while technology has transformative potential for everyone, access to technology is vital for people… Read more Connecting to Technology
While we each are so grateful for so many things during this season, let us not forget that the holidays are often met with hardships by some families. Not everyone can provide a holiday meal for their family. Keeping this in mind, several organizations help provide Thanksgiving meals to low-income and struggling families. Tennessee 2-1-1… Read more Connecting to Food Resources
Most of us connect with others throughout each day. The frequency of these connections may lead us to believe that these interactions are simply a given without fully being aware of them or appreciating them. However, our connections are not necessarily a given. Whether it be with family, professionals, or community resources, every interaction has… Read more Connecting Gratefully
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. To effectively spread awareness and foster inclusion, each month we commemorate and share Disability Awareness information, resources,… Read more Connecting through Awareness & Inclusion – November 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. AutismTN Connect In-Person Social Networking is a safe and welcoming space for individuals on the autism spectrum… Read more Connecting through Upcoming Events – November 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. 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