News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
It’s a new year and new things are happening everywhere! There’s some good news in the new year for veterans with disabilities. As of January 1, Disabled Veterans are receiving a 3.2% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), increase in their monthly VA disability compensation. What’s the increase? Veterans with a current disability rating of 10%… Read more O Say, Can You See…a 2024 Increase?
At the end of 2023, Pathfinder held nominations and awarded its second annual The Compass Awards. The Compass Awards recognize the efforts and continued support of community collaborators with Pathfinder’s mission to provide disability resource information and support to individuals and families in Tennessee. The Compass Awards were presented by Pathfinder LIVE on Instagram on December 21,… Read more Spotlight – January 2024
As we enter a new year, it can be a great time to reflect on ways to improve your life. Have you ever considered how technology might help you reach your goals? Although it might sound like a unique resolution to use more technology, there are great benefits to using technology in your daily life.… Read more Special Ed 101: New Year New Technology – January 2024
CALLER: Hi. I’m a caregiver. I work with adults who have IDD and live in a very rural area of Northwest Tennessee. Going to an urgent care place or a hospital is hard on them and on me and the other staff members, because of the distance we have to travel. And then when we… Read more Call Pathfinder – January 2024: StationMD Doctors Specialize in Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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. You are invited to join the Metro Parks disABILITIES Program (MPDP) Basketball Leagues! These events are… Read more Upcoming Events – January 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. IRS Raises ABLE Account Limit Via Disability Scoop | by Michelle Diament | January 8, 2024 The Internal Revenue Service has upped the gift tax exclusion due to inflation.… Read more In the Know – January 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 At the beginning of each year, we look back at our efforts in the previous year to see how we best met the needs… Read more Resource Corner – January 2024
Dear Friends of Pathfinder, Home for the Holidays can mean something different for each family. Whether it means staying at home and celebrating with your family, visiting friends and family, or starting a new tradition. The holidays can be a busy and sometimes stressful time of year. It is important that we remember to take… Read more A Message from Pathfinder’s Statewide Information & Referral Coordinator
The holiday season is in full swing, and while the celebrations bring excitement and anticipation, they can also bring challenges for those in the autism community. Changes in schedules, families gathering in homes with loud conversations, music at parties, and even the seasonal scents in public stores can cause some disruptions for your child with… Read more A Sensory Friendly Holiday
The holiday season is often portrayed as a magical time of wonder and joy, love and warmth, gift-giving, and celebrations. But that’s not the reality for some people, many of whom experience the “holiday blues.” This time of year, our well-being can be compromised by our feelings about current events, illness, loss of or separation… Read more Holiday Blues – seasonal or serious?: Tips for navigating the holidays and when to ask for help