News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
Imagine finally finding the perfect job. It’s a job within your skillset and you’re confident you can successfully perform this job. You feel comfortable. You are building relationships with your coworkers, and it is an overall great environment to work in. But wait! Despite overcoming the many barriers you might face as an autistic person… Read more Perspectives in their View – “Lions, Tigers and Transportation Barriers, Oh My!”
The Office of Mobility and Accessible Transportation is an office in the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), created in March 2020 by the Tennessee Accessible Transportation and Mobility Act. Accessible public transportation is available in all 95 counties of Tennessee, but not every traveler has access to transportation when and where they need it. The mission… Read more Spotlight – Office of Mobility and Accessible Transportation – TDOT- April 2024
Transportation and Individual Education Plan (IEP) are two concepts that seem to have no connection. However, they may have more of an intersection than you think. Did you know transportation can be a part of the IEP? Students with an IEP are provided the same opportunity to have access to transportation to and from school.… Read more Special Ed 101 – April 2024
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. Guide to Rideshares and Public Transport Safety for People with Disabilities Via SafeHome.org | by Rob Gabriele, Managing Editor & Home Security Expert | March 5, 2024 Public transportation… Read more In the Know (April 2024) – Guide to Rideshares and Public Transport Safety for People with Disabilities
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 – April 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 Patfhinder webinars! First up… After taking a deep dive into navigating support for… Read more Upcoming Events – April 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. Training Community Clinicians to Enhance Quality Care for Adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities May-Oct 2024 People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) experience… Read more Resource Corner – April 2024
Dear Friends of Pathfinder, It’s not just the luck of the Irish that we’re celebrating during March, we’re also celebrating so many other wonderful important days like National Reading Month, National Optimism Month, and Easter will be celebrated in March this year for the Christian communities. Did you know there’s even a National Celery Month?… Read more A Message from Pathfinder’s Communications Manager on Celebrating Diverse Holidays
Representation matters! Children’s books should reflect the diverse world we live in, showcasing characters of all races, cultures, abilities, and backgrounds. When kids see themselves reflected in stories, it builds a sense of belonging and acceptance. The week prior and during Read Across America Week, March 2nd-6th, 2024, Pathfinder accepted the challenge of the National… Read more READ: Pathfinder’s Reading Initiative
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, but all year long the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities (Council) informs people across Tennessee about the amazing strengths and the needs of Tennesseans with developmental disabilities (DD). Before we move on… Not sure what makes a disability a “developmental disability”? Check out our brief video explaining the term,… Read more 4-1-1 on DD: Stay in the Know on Disability Issues with the Council on Developmental Disabilities