News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
While we each are so grateful for so many things during this season, let us not forget that the holidays are often met with hardships by some families. Not everyone can provide a holiday meal for their family. Keeping this in mind, several organizations help provide Thanksgiving meals to low-income and struggling families. Tennessee 2-1-1… Read more Connecting to Food Resources
Most of us connect with others throughout each day. The frequency of these connections may lead us to believe that these interactions are simply a given without fully being aware of them or appreciating them. However, our connections are not necessarily a given. Whether it be with family, professionals, or community resources, every interaction has… Read more Connecting Gratefully
Disability inclusion means understanding the relationship between how people function and how they participate in society and ensuring everybody has the same opportunities to participate in every aspect of life to the best of their abilities and desires. To effectively spread awareness and foster inclusion, each month we commemorate and share Disability Awareness information, resources,… Read more Connecting through Awareness & Inclusion – November 2023
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. AutismTN Connect In-Person Social Networking is a safe and welcoming space for individuals on the autism spectrum… Read more Connecting through Upcoming Events – November 2023
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. Holiday Grief Support for All Ages at Alive The holidays can be challenging for those who have lost a loved one. Alive’s Grief Center… Read more Connecting to Other Resources
Dear Friends of Pathfinder, As the month of October brings in a new season of holiday celebrations and festivities, we want to take a moment to think about what it means to recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) every October. It is a time to acknowledge the progress that has been made in the… Read more Message from the Pathfinder Director on Disability Employment Awareness
By Proclamation 2542, Governor Lee declared October 2023 as Tennessee Disability Employment Awareness Month in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). In our state, the Division of Rehabilitation Services’ Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program at the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) consistently works to ensure Tennesseans of all abilities have the opportunity to… Read more TDHS Celebrates Disability Employment Awareness in October and Year-Round!
A statistic from the CDC states that up to 27% of adults have some type of disability. That is more than one-quarter of the population! The STAR Center is dedicated to helping those individuals learn, work, and achieve their personal goals through the use of Assistive Technology. You might wonder, what is Assistive Technology? Assistive… Read more STARs at Work: Assistive Technology Supporting Employment
It’s officially National Disability Employment Month! However, the state of Tennessee has already been celebrating since July because we’re celebrating 10 years of Purpose, Progress, and Partnership to advance Employment First efforts in Tennessee! With it being a milestone year, we just have to celebrate during Disability Employment Month and might as well continue throughout… Read more Spotlight – October 2023
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa Did you know that employment goals should be a part of a student’s individual education plan (IEP)? Education and employment go hand in hand. Employment goals help ensure the student can reach their… Read more Special Ed 101 – October 2023