In the Know – April 2025: Social Security Changes

Posted on by Sheena Adams-Avery, CDT, CDP
gradient green background image with text "In the Know Ground breaking information that affects the disability community. TNPathfinder.org. Social Security change: Agency begins talking back 100% of overpayments. First of it's Kind Specialty Hospital Opens for Children with Disabilities. Images of Social Security Administration and a child with adults.

Social Security change : Agency begins taking back 100% of overpayments Social Security is reinstating its controversial plan to withhold 100% of people’s benefits if the agency has overpaid them. Last year, it began withholding 10% of funds it accidentally overpaid. A new Social Security rule goes into effect this week. No, not the change… Read more In the Know – April 2025: Social Security Changes

ConnectAbility – April 2025

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Navigating resources can be difficult, but differences in abilities, culture, and language can make it even more challenging. By bridging these differences, we aim to emphasize the connection to the necessary resources and support. We’re highlighting programs and sharing resources that address these challenges, fostering greater opportunities to utilize disability resources and creating stronger connections… Read more ConnectAbility – April 2025

Resource Corner – April 2025

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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.  Multidisciplinary Approaches for Challenging BehaviorPresenter: Matthew Siegel, M.D., MBA The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC) recently hosted their Dr. Matthew Siegel, M.D., MBA for their… Read more Resource Corner – April 2025

A Message from our West Tennessee Services Coordinator – March 2025

Posted on by Ace Brooks
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Dear Readers, Welcome to the Tennessee Disability Pathfinder newsletter, The Compass! This month, as we celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we embrace our theme: “We’re Here All Year!” At Pathfinder, our mission is to be a constant, reliable source of guidance and support for individuals with disabilities, and their families—every day, in every season. As… Read more A Message from our West Tennessee Services Coordinator – March 2025

We’re Here All Year: Revolutionary Live Support Now Available

Posted on by Sheena Adams-Avery, CDT, CDP
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At Tennessee Disability Pathfinder, our commitment to serving our community never takes a break —because we understand that support is needed every day of the year.  In honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month this March, we’re excited to share some groundbreaking news: our trusted helpline now has a new, innovative live chat feature on TNPathfinder.org!… Read more We’re Here All Year: Revolutionary Live Support Now Available

Here All Year: Empowering Individuals with I/DD Through Support and Opportunity

Posted on by Linda Brown
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The world of developmental disabilities is vast, filled with millions of individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Over the decades, we’ve seen significant progress as people with I/DD have moved from institutional settings to living in their own homes, smaller group environments, or family models. Today, individuals with I/DD are being given opportunities… Read more Here All Year: Empowering Individuals with I/DD Through Support and Opportunity