News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
Each October during National Disability Employment Awareness Month there is a focus in the U.S. to commemorate the impact that people with disabilities make in workplaces. At The Precisionists, we value the amazing work and contributions our neurodiverse workforce is delivering all year long. Much has changed in the workplace over the past few years… Read more Innovating to Bridge the Neurodiversity Employment Gap
You may recognize WorkAbleTN, by our former name: Benefits to Work. For over 20 years, the Benefits to Work team has shown Tennesseans with disabilities how they can earn more money, take the fear out of the benefits process, and replace that fear with workable solutions. Since 2000, the counselors at Benefits to Work have… Read more WorkAbleTN: Meet Us Again for the First Time
The Office of Mobility and Accessible Transportation is a new office in the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), created in March 2020 by the Tennessee Accessible Transportation and Mobility Act. The mission of the Office is to provide resources and expertise for expanding and improving accessible transportation and mobility across the state. Accessible public transportation… Read more Getting to Work: Tennessee’s Job Access Plan
Are you currently seeking employment? Would you enjoy working for a world-class medical center in a role that directly supports patient care? Would on-the-job training in real-world work settings help you attain a career and reach your goals? Then, Project SEARCH at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is for you! Project SEARCH at Vanderbilt University Medical… Read more Attaining a Career Path: Project SEARCH at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
My name is Linda Wynkoop. My mom says, “I’m a guerrera.” She’s right, I am a warrior! And I am an advocate for myself, all students, all my colleagues, and for justice. I am also a visually impaired, Latin x female with the genetic visual impaired disease called, Stargardt. Stargardt is a rare genetic eye… Read more In Their Own Words – Perspectives in View: The Tough Road of Disability Employment
Beginning in May 2022, in advance of a new fiscal (and academic) year, the Pathfinder team embarked on a month-long process to develop the vision and strategies for ensuring the ongoing success and growth of Pathfinder. Pathfinder teamed up with Communications and Strategic Planning Consultant, Kia Jarmon, MEPR Agency, to create a 3-year strategic plan… Read more Creating Better Access to Resources: Pathfinder publishes new three-year strategic plan and brand media kit during Disability Employment Month
Caller: My nephew is a veteran who uses a wheelchair for mobility. He came home last year after an injury damaged both of his legs. My brother is kind of broken-hearted because Phil had studied and planned to take over the farm. He has a degree in Agribusiness from Middle Tennessee State University, and he… Read more Call Pathfinder: Farming on Wheels? Unpacking a Disability Employment Agri-Program
In October we celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and showcase supportive, inclusive employment resources and organizations. Another important reason to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to shine a light on the importance of equitable practices in the workplace for people with disabilities whether it be pay, accommodations, health insurance, etc.… Read more Events – October 2022
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder offers a growing library of disability resources available at TNPathfinder.org. October kicked off National Disability Employment Awareness Month for 2022! In celebration, Tennessee’s Employment First Taskforce continued its #HireMyStrengths campaign this year and we are hoping you’ll join us to make it the biggest effort yet to promote inclusive and accessible employment.… Read more Resource Corner – Path to Disability Employment