News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
It can be hard to plan for the future when you aren’t sure what it will look like. Living with a disability in Tennessee can make the thought of future planning even more anxiety-inducing. But one way we can prepare for the future is by advocating for a better one. So, join us for the… Read more DDH 2023: Planning for the Future Starts with Advocating Today
Planning for the future can be overwhelming. The Family Engagement in Special Education team is here to walk you through all the transitions with your student who receives special education services. Family Engagement in Special Education is a collaborative project of The Arc Tennessee and the Tennessee Department of Education. We help to empower parents… Read more Planning for School Transitions
Planning for the summer can be a big ordeal, especially when you must find activities for your children during the summer months, while you work. Summer camps are always a fun way to keep children active and engaged while they are out of school. Camp Conquest is a camp designed specifically for individuals with special… Read more A Future Conquest
CALLER: Is there such a thing as financial assistance for camp? I was talking with my sister-in-law recently and she was about to put in an application for her daughter. Our children are cousins, both 12 years old, and I would love for them to go to camp together. We live close together; my family… Read more Call Pathfinder: Plan Now for Funding Future Summer Camp Fun
We’re shining a light on organizations, agencies, programs, volunteers, resources, families, and individuals, that serve the disability community. A plan to connect people wth disabilities to employment. Our friends at the VU Tennessee Employment Pathways Project are offering an exciting opportunity. This project is for family members (parents, guardians, siblings) of adults with intellectual disability or… Read more Spotlight – February 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 – February 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. Join us LIVE for Tuesday Tea Talk on Valentine’s Day! February, 14, 2023 at 2pm CT… Read more Upcoming Events – February 2023
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder offers a growing library of disability resources available at TNPathfinder.org. Long gone are the days that you have to search multiple websites, just to find summer programs for your children. We’ve made it a little easier for you to plan for future summers. Last year, Transition Tennessee compiled a list of… Read more Resource Corner: Navigating Future Planning – February 2023
“Where are the Resources?” We’ve heard this question countless times, especially from people who have almost given up hope on finding and establishing services for themselves or their loved ones. Navigating life with a disability can have its own set of challenges and finding services in your area shouldn’t be one of them. So, allow… Read more A HUB for Resource Information
Imagine needing to access community services without being able to get there. Unfortunately, this is a common experience among many Tennesseans with disabilities and their families. Transportation is a frequent need that Pathfinder and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) are committed to addressing together through our new partnership. When TDOT launched the Office of… Read more New Partnership Leads to New Rides