Category: Summer 2023

Online resource will connect Tennesseans with disabilities to technology that can support increased independence and improve access to communities Tennessee Disability Pathfinder (Pathfinder) has expanded its website to make it easier for individuals with disabilities to access assistive and enabling technology resources. Tennessee Tech Connect, the new addition to a statewide website, TNPathfinder.org, provides updated… Read more Tennessee Disability Pathfinder Launches New Assistive and Enabling Technology Portal on its Website

Did you know that about 1 in 10 people in the United States don’t have health insurance? According to a 2021 Kaiser report, 10.1% of Tennessee residents don’t have health insurance, and America’s Health Rankings 2022 report from United Healthcare ranks Tennessee 44th among states for health outcomes. This means many people in the United States… Read more Access to Healthcare

Whether you are a dedicated professional or family caregiver, giving up is not an option. Yet, when you work with someone in need, whether it is a person with a disability or an aging adult, you can become so overwhelmed with attempting to meet their needs, that it can be easy to forget your own.… Read more Accessing Self-Care: When giving up is not an option

“Dance is the joy of movement and the heart of life.” – Susan Joli Able Arts Therapy, LLC. provides a holistic approach, combining private dance and occupational therapy services to help clients live their lives to the fullest physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially. Serving the Middle Tennessee area the program provides an adapted and inclusive… Read more Dance is for everyBODY

CALLER:  Our family is moving to Tennessee from Kansas to be near relatives. They live just outside of Ripley in the Lauderdale County area, and we are looking for a place close by. My adult son is on the spectrum, and he will be moving with us and living with us, at least at first.… Read more CALL PATHFINDER – TennCare and SNAP Access

Mental Health America equips families with information, education, and access to the community support services needed to provide the best care for their loved ones living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Their Caregiver Support Program empowers families with an active support network, reminding them they are never alone on this journey. By focusing on the… Read more Spotlight – Mental Health America Caregiver Support Program

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. Have you ever wondered how technology can help an individual with a disability? Join us for… Read more Summer Events 2023

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. In an effort to effectively spread awareness and foster inclusion, each month we commemorate and share Disability… Read more Inclusion & Disability Awareness – Summer 2023

Tennessee Disability Pathfinder offers a growing library of disability resources available at TNPathfinder.org. The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) is now accepting applications for the Community Development Block Grant Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program, Homeowner Roof Loan Program, Accessibility Program, and HVAC Replacement Program assistance through our new online application process. Application Portal Learn more about Eligible… Read more Resource Corner – Summer 2023