News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
ABLE TN, short for Achieving a Better Life Experience, is a savings program of the Tennessee Department of Treasury. This progam is designed to help Tennesseans with disabilities save and invest while developing financial literacy skills. Since their start five years ago, they have made it their mission to help all participants maintain independence and quality… Read more Agency Spotlight – ABLE TN
It’s the holiday season and while you’re thinking of gifts for everyone else, why not give yourself a gift of easier access to disability resources. Tennessee Disability Pathfinder’s new website provides new features at your fingertips. While the website is still available for anyone to use without having an account, registered users can access features that… Read more TN Pathfinder Tools – Creating an Pathfinder Account
Caller: Hi I live in Bristol, and I’ve gotten behind on my bills. I need help with my utility bill. I’m on disability. And I have three grandchildren in my home, and I can’t have the power getting cut off. Where can I find some help? PATHFINDER: That’s a great question! If you are eligible,… Read more Call Pathfinder
For these and other events visit our Community Calendar or follow us on social media. When: December 8, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Where: The Chattanooga Zoo in Warner Park Cost: FREE! Registration: Contact the zoo at (423) 697-1322 for more details. Dreamnight is a free, open house event for individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or special needs and their… Read more Upcoming Events – November 2021
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder offers an extensive library of disability and senior care resources available at TNPathfinder.org. Check out the webinar “Navigating the Path to Special Education Support.” Access this and other topics of interest via the following links: Webinars English Spanish _______________________________________ When: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm CT, the 1ˢᵗ, 2ⁿᵈ & 4ᵗʰ Thursday of… Read more Resource Courner – The Gift of Resources
Generally, when we think about employment of people with disabilities, we think about people with physical disabilities or those who are blind or deaf. Working at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, much of our work is focused on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. One group, however, is too often left out of the conversation. That… Read more IPS Supported Employment
I still have memories of life as a teenager with a disability in the early 1990s. One such memory was standing alone on the side line every Sunday as a substitute for River Valley Rangers. The tolerance of being a substitute was not rooted from the desire to play football, but simply as a longing… Read more Disabling Barriers in Business
In my early 20s, I began attending IEP meetings for my brother Evan, who is 6 years younger than I am. Evan (soon to be 26 years old) is a bright, funny, curious young man who is autistic, has other disability labels, and experiences many communication challenges. I found these meetings, where we talked as… Read more Disability Education: A Sibling Story – Using Charting the LifeCourse Tools
Whether you are new to the world of special education or have been helping your child or young adult with disabilities access educational services to meet their unique needs for years, TNSTEP is the organization you can turn to for special education assistance and resources. TNSTEP (Support and Training for Exceptional Parents) is a statewide… Read more Agency Spotlight – TNSTEP
The Tennessee Disability Pathfinder team launched its new website on September 1, with a brand-new, modern look with some new beneficial features, such as the Accessibility tools and the Translator. Here is a highlight of the two features. Starting with the Accessibility tool, here is a glance. It is located at the top right corner… Read more TN Pathfinder Tools – Accessibility Tools