Category: October 2026

EmployAbility: Celebrating Value and Talent – October 2026 (NDEAM)

Posted on by Sheena Adams-Avery, CDT, CDP
Banner-style image for Pathfinder’s EmployAbility section. The word “EmployAbility” appears in large blue and orange text on the left. On the right, four coworkers sit and stand around a table in a bright office setting. A blind Black man wearing dark glasses works at a laptop with a refreshable Braille display in front of him, and a white cane rests beside his chair. Three coworkers—one woman leaning in at the center, one man seated beside her, and one woman taking notes—smile and collaborate with him. A blue tumbler, notebook, and small plant sit on the table, reinforcing a professional and welcoming workplace environment.

Celebrating Value and Talent: From Getting Hired to Building A Career Written by Sheena Adams-Avery, CDT, CDP, Communications Manager, Tennessee Disability Pathfinder Each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) recognizes the contributions people with disabilities make in America’s workplaces and economy. The 2026 theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” gives us a chance to look… Read more EmployAbility: Celebrating Value and Talent – October 2026 (NDEAM)

Dream Big, Start Early: Preparing Students with Disabilities for Meaningful Employment

Posted on by Mimi Sanders
Firefighter and Child: A smiling Black firefighter wearing a white helmet and dark protective uniform holds a young boy dressed in an orange sweater and holding a stuffed animal. They stand beside a large orange fire truck inside a fire station.

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It is a question we often ask, encouraging students to dream about their futures. Their answers may change from year to year, from becoming a firefighter or veterinarian to discovering a passion for technology, art, or helping others. Regardless of the answer, these early conversations… Read more Dream Big, Start Early: Preparing Students with Disabilities for Meaningful Employment

Spotlight – Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation: Support for the Career You Choose

Posted on by Sheena Adams-Avery, CDT, CDP
Resource Spotlight graphic for Tennessee Blind & Visually Impaired VR Services. A woman wearing dark glasses works on a laptop beside text highlighting support for work, education, and greater independence, with icons for employment support, skills training, and individualized services and Tennessee Department of Human Services branding.

A Career Plan Built Around You Finding the right job is not always about searching job boards and submitting applications. For someone who is blind or has low vision, it can also mean figuring out what kind of career fits their interests, what supports may be needed, and what steps can help them move toward… Read more Spotlight – Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation: Support for the Career You Choose

Navegando Juntos | Navigating Together – October 2026

Posted on by Cristalynne Dupree, Media & Communications Specialist, TSB
Newsletter graphic for “Navegando Juntos” with the title in navy and blue on the left and the phrases “Información. Apoyo. Posibilidades.” and “Juntos hacia un futuro con propósito.” Below the text is a large compass illustration. On the right, a family of four walks together down a rural path toward a warm sunset. Beside them, a wooden signpost points toward “Apoyo,” “Recursos,” and “Posibilidades,” reinforcing the theme of finding guidance and moving toward the future together.

Talent at Work: Building Skills for Opportunity, Access & Independence Written by Cristalynne Dupree, Media & Communications Specialist, Tennessee School for the Blind Exterior view of the Tennessee School for the Blind En Tennessee School for the Blind, preparar a los estudiantes para el futuro significa más que ayudarlos a completar los requisitos académicos. Significa… Read more Navegando Juntos | Navigating Together – October 2026

Celebrations, Events & Opportunities – October 2026

Posted on by Pathfinder

Each month brings a new set of celebrations, awareness observances, community gatherings, and local events happening across Tennessee. From statewide disability awareness months to family‑friendly activities, workshops, resource fairs, and special community spotlights, there’s always something meaningful to explore. Find what’s happening in your area by visiting our Community Calendar, where you can discover events… Read more Celebrations, Events & Opportunities – October 2026

Resource Corner – October 2026

Posted on by Pathfinder
Green and centered white color block background image with light green sunburst on the right side of the image. Text in the white color block "Resource Corner." On the top left of the image is a circular framed photo of Pathfinder's website on a laptop screen. To the bottom right of the image is Pathfinder's branded graphic in a white circular frame. On the bottom right of image on a small white geometical shaped color block is text, "TNPathfinder.org."

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. Blindness or low vision can affect how a person accesses printed information, technology, transportation, a new workplace, or specific job tasks. It does not… Read more Resource Corner – October 2026