News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
CALLER: My six-year-old son needs more help than I can afford I think, and he needs more than what he gets at school. He has a developmental delay, and he has been receiving occupational and physical therapy. Thankfully we get some Family Support Program dollars that I use to pay a caregiver who helps with… Read more Call Pathfinder – Financial Assistance
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. In an effort to effectively spread awareness and foster inclusion, each month we commemorate and share Disability… Read more Inclusion & Disability Awareness – September 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. You’re invited! ABS Kids and Autism Tennessee is happy to announce their free Sensory Friendly Fall… Read more Upcoming Events – September 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 Need help paying bills? Programs in Tennessee, most of which are offered by the Department of Human Services, can help people with disabilities and… Read more Resource Corner – September 2023
Dear Friends of Pathfinder, I hope you have been enjoying the summer. Although the hot weather indicates that it’s still here, it seems to have quickly passed by for students, their families, and educators as a new school year begins. Pathfinder recently experienced its own new year with the start of the 2023-2024 fiscal year… Read more A Message from the Pathfinder Director on Back-to-School Resources
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder (“Pathfinder”) is a hub of information and resources for people with disabilities, their family members, educators, and other professionals. Our resource directory includes over 3,000 organizations and providers from across the state. Resource listings can be accessed two different ways, by searching our website (TNPathfinder.org) or by calling our helpline (1-800-640-4636) to talk to… Read more Pathfinder 101: How Are Tennesseans Using Pathfinder?
Freshly sharpened pencils, new backpacks, and school supplies are starting to fill stores again. A new school year is right around the corner, and with each new academic year, there is an opportunity to foster collaberation. Back-to-school season is a great time to start thinking about collaboration if your child has an IEP. An Individual… Read more Back to School, Back to IEP Basics
Tennessee children are finishing up their summer breaks and are headed back to school. The Tennessee Department of Health urges parents to make sure their children are ready for back to school with up-to-date immunizations. ‘’We want all children to be safe, healthy, and ready to learn in the classroom as we get ready for… Read more Back-To-School Planning For Tennessee Parents Includes Updating Immunizations For Their Children
CALLER: Hi. Do you have any resources for tutoring? My daughter Mary needs extra help in reading and math. And with my new work schedule and my other children, I’m concerned that I won’t have enough time to work with her. She has a learning disability and is turning eight this fall. She has been… Read more Call Pathfinder – Study Assistance
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. In an effort to effectively spread awareness and foster inclusion, each month we commemorate and share Disability… Read more Inclusion & Disability Awareness – August 2023