News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
With the weather getting warm and flowers blooming, the school year is coming to an end. Before you pack away the backpacks for the summer, there are a couple of things that would be helpful to do especially if your student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Closing out the school year efficiently will help… Read more Special Ed 101 (May 2024) – End of the Year IEP Tips
To effectively spread awareness about things that matter to people in the community, we’ve chosen to share information shared by community partners directly from the source. Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools An Action Guide for School and District Leaders Via Center for Disease Control (CDC) | March 22, 2024 At a Glance Schools… Read more In the Know (May 2024) – Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools
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 – May 2024
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. Another month packed with Pathfinder webinars! First up… After taking a deep dive into navigating support… Read more Summer Events – 2024
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. TERRA and Electronics Recycling Solutions has launched Devices for Autism Program The Devices for Autism program, is an initiative spearheaded by TERRA and the… Read more Resource Corner – May 2024
If you’ve used our website within the last year, tell us about your experience! Pathfinder is here to help connect you to the disability information and resources you need. Each year, we share a survey to evaluate the accessibility and usefulness of our website. Complete this brief survey to share your thoughts. It only takes… Read more WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK! – Take our Online Survey
Dear Friends of Pathfinder, April is Autism Acceptance Month and we at Pathfinder proudly support individuals living with autism, their caregivers, professionals who assist them, and the entire disability community. While nationwide we recognize this month as a time to bring awareness and spread the message of acceptance for those living with autism, we thought… Read more A Message from our Multicultural Services Team
Pathfinder has a new Statewide Information & Referral Coordinator Let us introduce you to April Meredith who joined our team on April 1st. April brings both professional and personal experience to the position as a former Independent Living (IL) Specialist at Empower Tennessee, the Middle TN Center for Independent Living, and as a self-advocate with… Read more New Face at Pathfinder
Do you ever wonder how you will get to the grocery store, to the doctor’s office, or just to go and visit with family and friends? For a growing number of older and disabled adults in Tennessee, this is a problem they think about daily. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the older adult population… Read more More Than Just a Ride!
Senior Ride Nashville (SRN) has been providing affordable and reliable transportation to older adults in the Nashville community since 2017. Transportation is one of the greatest unmet needs for seniors in the area and SRN was created to address this problem. We know that lack of transportation leads to detrimental impacts on older adults’ health… Read more A Senior Ride: Transportation for Aging Adults