News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
Generally, when we think about employment of people with disabilities, we think about people with physical disabilities or those who are blind or deaf. Working at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, much of our work is focused on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. One group, however, is too often left out of the conversation. That… Read more IPS Supported Employment
I still have memories of life as a teenager with a disability in the early 1990s. One such memory was standing alone on the side line every Sunday as a substitute for River Valley Rangers. The tolerance of being a substitute was not rooted from the desire to play football, but simply as a longing… Read more Disabling Barriers in Business
In my early 20s, I began attending IEP meetings for my brother Evan, who is 6 years younger than I am. Evan (soon to be 26 years old) is a bright, funny, curious young man who is autistic, has other disability labels, and experiences many communication challenges. I found these meetings, where we talked as… Read more Disability Education: A Sibling Story – Using Charting the LifeCourse Tools
Whether you are new to the world of special education or have been helping your child or young adult with disabilities access educational services to meet their unique needs for years, TNSTEP is the organization you can turn to for special education assistance and resources. TNSTEP (Support and Training for Exceptional Parents) is a statewide… Read more Agency Spotlight – TNSTEP
The Tennessee Disability Pathfinder team launched its new website on September 1, with a brand-new, modern look with some new beneficial features, such as the Accessibility tools and the Translator. Here is a highlight of the two features. Starting with the Accessibility tool, here is a glance. It is located at the top right corner… Read more TN Pathfinder Tools – Accessibility Tools
Caller: Hello. I’m making some calls for my aunt, and we are looking for something for my cousin in Chattanooga. He’s 19 and has a high school diploma, but all he does is sit around and play video games. He has a great heart for helping, and he has volunteered for school and church projects… Read more Call Pathfinder
For these and other events visit our Community Calendar or follow us on social media. Join Tennessee Disability Pathfinder for Tuesday Talk on Facebook Live, October 26, 2021 at 1 p.m. CT and then at 2:30 p.m. CT for Tuesday Talk en Español with some very special guests from Down Syndrome Association of Middle TN. Follow… Read more Upcoming Events – October 2021
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder offers an extensive library of disability and senior care resources available at TNPathfinder.org. The National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is held each October to commemorate the many and varied contributions of people with disabilities to the Nation’s workplaces and economy. The NDEAM theme for 2021 is “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,” reflects the importance of ensuring… Read more Resource Corner – Disability Employment & Education Awareness