News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
Navigating resources can be difficult, but cultural and language differences can make it even more challenging. We’re spotlighting programs and sharing resources that address these issues and promote diversity and inclusion. Conexión Américas Conexión Américas is an organization that focuses on advocating for and supporting the integration of Latino families in three inter-dependent areas of… Read more DiverseAbility – July 2024
Hey job seekers! Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey to a more inclusive and understanding workplace? Whether you’re looking for your dream job or the perfect volunteer opportunity, we’re sharing employment and volunteer opportunities and resources in the Tennessee disability community. Join us in embracing a future where every person has the… Read more EmployAbility – July 2024
Research is a key component for making new discoveries and improving the lives of people with disabilities. It can also provide participants insight and support regarding their conditions, especially when there is a gap in services. Here are a few studies that may be of interest. Speech Movements Study The Speech Kinematics and Acoustics Lab… Read more ResearchAbility – July 2024
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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. NEW Homelessness Resources Available from TN Brighter Futures (TBF) TBF is a statewide multi-agency collaborative developed and facilitated by Brain Links. TBF’s mission is… Read more Resource Corner – July 2024
Dear Pathfinder Pals, It’s May already, can you believe it? May is chock-full of celebratory events including Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Lupus Awareness Month, and Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, just to name a few. Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). The theme for 2024… Read more A Message from Pathfinder’s Communications Manager
It’s no secret that Tennessee has become a hotspot for relocations from different parts of the United States over the past five years, as people are attracted to our state’s natural beauty, low taxes, and business-friendly climate. But did you know that adults 65 and over are the fastest-growing demographic? With the rapidly increasing aging… Read more Giving Older Adults a State Agency “Home”: Introducing the New Department of Disability and Aging
“A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral.”― Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince On the eve of her 18th birthday, Clara’s tears mirrored the uncertainty that loomed ahead. While most teenagers her age were filled with anticipation for the… Read more Forging Paths: Crafting Supportive Systems for Youth’s Journey into Adulthood
As someone who lives a life of grateful recovery from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), I get to practice managing my own self-care every day. But like many of you, I live a life that is indeed very full with a job I love, a family I adore, two fluffy dogs I spoil, and a… Read more Mental Health, It’s a WRAP! Something Extra for Self-Care
Remember when I said in my opening statement that the lack of resources for the dual diagnosis of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD or IDD) and Mental Health is an area of concern for those we serve in the I/DD community? Since locating professionals in the IDD/Mental Health community and support groups are two areas… Read more Spotlight (May 2024) – Directory of Resources for I/DD Mental Health