News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
Why are hearing aids not socially accepted the same way glasses are? Glasses and hearing aids serve the same purpose, just for different senses. While glasses are considered chic and trendy, hearing aids are more in the category of heinous and an eye sore. Over time, the shape and size of both glasses and hearing… Read more In Their Own Words – Perspectives in View: “Glasses Make Me Look Smart, Hearing Aids Make Me Look Old”
Building Better Horizons for Children, Youth, Teens and Young Adults Caller: I am a high school teacher in Chattanooga, and I am wondering if there is a resource for some of my students who are struggling. Right now, I am thinking of a young man who is just learning to drive, and he doesn’t have… Read more Call Pathfinder – January 2022
For these and other events visit our Community Calendar or follow us on social media. Join us for our second webinar of the A Guided Journey to Resources Series: Benefits to Work Program, Tennessee Disability Coalition. This an informative webinar on ways the Benefits to Work program helps individuals with disabilities understand Social Security benefits… Read more Upcoming Events – January 2022
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder offers an extensive library of disability and aging adult care resources available at TNPathfinder.org. The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center UCEDD has produced three brief videos to build COVID-19 vaccine confidence in the disability community. These videos feature an adult with an intellectual disability and a parent and her daughter with autism, who share… Read more Resource Corner – New Horizons in View for 2022
“Where’s my home?” Sloane asked a few months after moving into one of our Friendship Houses. “Is it here, or is it at my parents’ house?” “I don’t know,” I told her. “You’ll have to come up with that answer yourself.” A few weeks later, she started calling Friendship House home and her parents’ home,… Read more Home for the Holidays at Our Place
The winter holidays, known for its bright lights, pretty decorations, and merriment can bring up various emotions especially for individuals who are either alone or feel isolated. Memories of family gatherings that are no longer possible, or harder to partake in, often bring forth mixed emotions. As we approach another holiday season during a pandemic,… Read more Overcoming the Fa La La La Blahs: Tips for Overcoming Holiday Loneliness
Many Tennesseans view November and December as a time to share meals with friends or family, however according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), almost 11 percent of U.S. households experienced food insecurity in 2021 with Tennessee food insecurity rates being higher than the national average. According to reports shared by the USDA and… Read more More Than Just a Meal: Nutrition Programs at the Tennessee Department of Human Services
The Creating Homes Initiative (CHI), led by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, strives to grow safe, affordable, and permanent housing to Tennesseans with mental illness and co-occurring disorders. With the state’s 2021 budget, the Creating Homes Initiative was provided with over $850 million, allowing them to develop 25,000+ new housing opportunities… Read more Agency Spotlight – Tennessee Creating Homes Initiative, TN Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
Life can get hectic, especially during the holidays, which often leads us to search for things that are easy and convenient. Did you know that you can search for resources on Pathfinder’s website even when on the go? By visiting Pathfinder’s website on a mobile device, such as a phone or tablet, you can download… Read more TN Pathfinder Tools – Searching for Resources on a Mobile Device
Caller: Hi, I live in Knoxville, and I have an elderly neighbor who I worry about. Since he lost his wife, I hardly ever see him outside or going anywhere. I know they didn’t have any family in the area. And no one comes to visit besides me. He’s not homebound, and he can walk… Read more Call Pathfinder