The Compass

Dear Friends of Pathfinder, February is often associated with love, and at Tennessee Disability Pathfinder, we believe love is most powerful when it moves us to action. Love shows up when we listen deeply, advocate persistently, and work to ensure individuals with disabilities and their families have access to the resources they need to live… Read more From our Communications Manager: Love Leads the Way, The Compass_February 2026

Advocacy means speaking up for your needs or the needs of someone you care about. To do that, people often need clear information and help finding the right place to start. Pathfinder does not provide advocacy services, but we help Tennesseans by connecting them to programs, tools, and organizations that support their needs as they… Read more LOVE IN ACTION: Advocacy that Changes Lives

When families in the disability community face financial pressures, having clear and trustworthy information can make an immediate difference. This upcoming webinar is designed to help families better understand two important financial support programs: Families First and SNAP. The webinar, Navigating Financial Assistance Resources with Families First & SNAP, will explain the newest eligibility requirements,… Read more Supporting What Matters through Financial Support Services

“I hear you, and I appreciate you sharing your story. My office will take this up with the state, and we’ll work on this together.” That’s the kind of conversation you’ll hear every year at Disability Day on the Hill (DDH). Everyday Tennesseans sharing their stories with legislators, determined to make things better for everyone.… Read more Adventures in Access: Advocating with YOUR VOICE at Disability Day on the Hill 2026

The word “love” can be used in many environments with varying meanings. Maybe you tell your friend you love their outfit, or perhaps you use the word to describe your favorite food. Or maybe you use the word to let friends and family know how much you care about them. From lighthearted to deeply personal… Read more Advocating in School Systems: When Advocacy is an Act of Love

February is often seen as a month of love. Flowers, sweet treats, and kind words take the spotlight. For Tennesseans navigating disabilities, mental health needs, or trouble accessing services, Disability Rights Tennessee shows care and compassion through advocacy, all year round. Advocacy is the foundation of Disability Rights Tennessee’s Resource & Referral (R&R) Program. At… Read more Connection Is Care: How DRT Advocates for Tennesseans Through Its Resource & Referral Process

We See You, Memphis Advancing Disability Belonging on Purple Day Story by Bre’Asia Bradley, Founder & CEO of B.E.A.T.S On March 26, 2026, B.E.A.T.S (Bringing Epilepsy Awareness To Society) will host We See You, Memphis, a Purple Day community event focused on disability awareness, connection, and visibility, especially for individuals living with epilepsy and other… Read more SPOTLIGHT – February 2026: For the Love of Advocacy – We See You, Memphis

Navigating resources can be difficult, and differences in abilities, culture, and language can make it even more challenging. By bridging these differences, we aim to strengthen connections to the resources and support people need most. This section highlights programs and shares tools that address these challenges, fostering greater opportunities to access disability resources and creating… Read more Community Connections – February 2026

Autism doesn’t stop me. It challenges me. Story by Rainbow Mosho, Artist  And every time I rise to meet that challenge, I grow stronger. You know me, Rainbow Mosho, and I am a teen artist, author, and unstoppable creative force. I have written five books (with my sixth, The Rogue Kingdom, on the way), exhibited my… Read more Inspiring Pathways: Tennessee Stories – February 2026