The Compass

“Your child is struggling in school.” As a parent, hearing these words may be difficult to digest, while stirring an array of emotions from feelings of overwhelmingness, frustration, disappointment, and even sadness, especially if this is the first time a professional has mentioned this to you. These conversations are not always easy, but the goal… Read more Beyond the Conversation: Activating Your Team

What comes to mind when you hear the word “team”? Maybe you picture playing your favorite sport or working on a project with coworkers. The word can hold different meanings for everyone, but a team always requires collaboration and connection with others. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is a specialized learning plan for students with… Read more Team IEP: Britt Henderson Training Series Spring 2023

TN START launched in July of 2021 as a statewide mental health service in Tennessee for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). In its first year, TN START worked to evaluate the current system and build the capacity to support individuals with mental health needs. TN START provided over 84 trainings across the state… Read more Talk About a New Start: TN START

CALLER: I’m concerned because my grandson is not reaching some milestones like I think he should. But so far his mom doesn’t seem concerned. She says, “Everybody’s different. Just give him some time.” But he’s almost 15 months now and barely pulling up. All four of my children were walking or starting to walk by… Read more Call Pathfinder – TEIS for Developmental Evaluation and Services

BrightStone’s programs and residential homes answer the heart cry of those caring for adults with disabilities Founded in 1999, BrightStone is a nonprofit organization that provides post-secondary education and vocational training to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, giving them life-long purpose and skills to help each individual gain more independence. Five days a week,… Read more Spotlight – BrightStone March 2023

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 – March 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. Charting the LifeCourse helps individuals with disabilities and their family members share their ideas, hopes, and… Read more Upcoming Events – March 2023

Tennessee Disability Pathfinder offers a growing library of disability resources available at TNPathfinder.org. Children who are still working on attending, following instructions, regulating their behaviors, and communicating effectively, may benefit from a program dedicated to developing classroom readiness. Early Autism Services (EAS) has partnered with many preschools throughout the US to help bridge the gap… Read more Resource Corner – March 2023