A Message from the Pathfinder Director on Back-to-School Resources

Gradient dark green background image with a yellow curvy shape on the bottom left of the image and a light green curvy shape on the top right of the image. On the left of the image is a photo of a female with blonde hair, wearing a purple top and is in front of a greenery background. Below the photo is cursive text "Megan Hart," and a title "PROGRAM DIRECTOR." On the right of the image is text that says, "A MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR." On the top right of the image is Patfhinder's branded graphic.

Dear Friends of Pathfinder, I hope you have been enjoying the summer. Although the hot weather indicates that it’s still here, it seems to have quickly passed by for students, their families, and educators as a new school year begins. Pathfinder recently experienced its own new year with the start of the 2023-2024 fiscal year… Read more A Message from the Pathfinder Director on Back-to-School Resources

Pathfinder 101: How Are Tennesseans Using Pathfinder?

Tennessee Disability Pathfinder (“Pathfinder”) is a hub of information and resources for people with disabilities, their family members, educators, and other professionals. Our resource directory includes over 3,000 organizations and providers from across the state. Resource listings can be accessed two different ways, by searching our website (TNPathfinder.org) or by calling our helpline (1-800-640-4636) to talk to… Read more Pathfinder 101: How Are Tennesseans Using Pathfinder?

Back-To-School Planning For Tennessee Parents Includes Updating Immunizations For Their Children

Tennessee children are finishing up their summer breaks and are headed back to school. The Tennessee Department of Health urges parents to make sure their children are ready for back to school with up-to-date immunizations. ‘’We want all children to be safe, healthy, and ready to learn in the classroom as we get ready for… Read more Back-To-School Planning For Tennessee Parents Includes Updating Immunizations For Their Children

Inclusion & Disability Awareness – August 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 – August 2023

Tennessee Disability Pathfinder Launches New Assistive and Enabling Technology Portal on its Website

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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