News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
Let me tell you a story, recently, I found myself going to a new doctor. Although I knew some pathways through the building, I was not able to clearly explain to my driver where I needed to be dropped off. So, I ended up in an unfamiliar place. Using the skills I had, I got… Read more Sighted Guidance: A Helpful Practice
Do Independent Blind People Want Assistance?, As a confident white cane user, I can comfortably travel on my own much of the time; but, in some situations additional assistance comes in handy. For instance, I might utilize a screen-reader-friendly navigation app on my smartphone to locate a specific business, or contact an event organizer to… Read more Sighted Guidance: A Blind Perspective
“Every disability conceals a vocation, if only we can find it, which will turn the necessity to glorious gain.” – C.S. Lewis, British writer and theologian. As C.S. Lewis, who is British writer and theologian, said, “Every disability conceals a vocation, if only we can find it, which will turn the necessity to glorious gain.”… Read more My Guide Ripley
Caller: Hi, I received a Pathfinder bookmark that has this phone number and web address on it from my child’s school. She is entering the 5th grade and has a 504 plan due to some learning difficulties. I went to the website, but I would like to know more about what support you provide parents… Read more Call Pathfinder
For these and other events visit our Community Calendar or follow us on social media. Join Tennessee Disability Pathfinder (@TNPathfinder), for Tuesday Talk on Facebook Live, August 24 at 12 p.m. CT, with some very special guests: Alexis Fleming, clinical therapist, Nashville Center for Trauma and Psychotherapy; Bridgette Butler, senior health educator, Health Plus at Vanderbilt… Read more Upcoming Events – September 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 Specific Disability Services & Support in Middle TN?” Access this and other topics of interest via the following links: Webinars English Spanish Now through October 31, 2021 TAAT is offering a group… Read more Resource Corner – Guided Support