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Pathfinder The Compass News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder Menu English English Español A Message from Pathfinder’s Communications Manager Posted on May 8, 2024 May 13, 2024 by Sheena Adams-Avery, CDT, CDP Dear Pathfinder Pals, It’s May already, can you believe it? May is chock-full of celebratory events including Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Lupus Awareness Month, and Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, just to name a few. Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). The theme for 2024… Read more A Message from Pathfinder’s Communications Manager Giving Older Adults a State Agency Home”: Introducing the New Department of Disability and Aging Posted on May 8, 2024 May 8, 2024 by Cara Kumari, Assistant Commissioner of Communications and External Affairs, DDA It’s no secret that Tennessee has become a hotspot for relocations from different parts of the United States over the past five years, as people are attracted to our state’s natural beauty, low taxes, and business-friendly climate. But did you know that adults 65 and over are the fastest-growing demographic? With the rapidly increasing aging… Read more Giving Older Adults a State Agency Home”: Introducing the New Department of Disability and Aging Forging Paths: Crafting Supportive Systems for Youth’s Journey into Adulthood Posted on May 8, 2024 May 9, 2024 by Celine Turco, Lic., PHR A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral.”― Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince On the eve of her 18th birthday, Clara’s tears mirrored the uncertainty that loomed ahead. While most teenagers her age were filled with anticipation for the… Read more Forging Paths: Crafting Supportive Systems for Youth’s Journey into Adulthood Mental Health, It’s a WRAP! Something Extra for Self-Care Posted on May 8, 2024 May 9, 2024 by Lisa Ragan As someone who lives a life of grateful recovery from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), I get to practice managing my own self-care every day. But like many of you, I live a life that is indeed very full with a job I love, a family I adore, two fluffy dogs I spoil, and a… Read more Mental Health, It’s a WRAP! Something Extra for Self-Care Spotlight (May 2024) – Directory of Resources for I/DD Mental Health Posted on May 8, 2024 May 8, 2024 by Sheena Adams-Avery, CDT, CDP Remember when I said in my opening statement that the lack of resources for the dual diagnosis of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD or IDD) and Mental Health is an area of concern for those we serve in the I/DD community? Since locating professionals in the IDD/Mental Health community and support groups are two areas… Read more Spotlight (May 2024) – Directory of Resources for I/DD Mental Health Special Ed 101 (May 2024) – End of the Year IEP Tips Posted on May 8, 2024 May 9, 2024 by Mimi Sanders With the weather getting warm and flowers blooming, the school year is coming to an end. Before you pack away the backpacks for the summer, there are a couple of things that would be helpful to do especially if your student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Closing out the school year efficiently will help… Read more Special Ed 101 (May 2024) – End of the Year IEP Tips In the Know (May 2024) – Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools Posted on May 8, 2024 May 8, 2024 by From the News Desk of the CDC To effectively spread awareness about things that matter to people in the community, we’ve chosen to share information shared by community partners directly from the source. Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools An Action Guide for School and District Leaders Via Center for Disease Control (CDC) | March 22, 2024 At a Glance Schools… Read more In the Know (May 2024) – Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools EmployAbility – May 2024 Posted on May 8, 2024 May 13, 2024 by Pathfinder Hey job seekers! Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey to a more inclusive and understanding workplace? Whether you’re looking for your dream job or the perfect volunteer opportunity, we’re sharing employment and volunteer opportunities and resources in the Tennessee disability community. Join us in embracing a future where every person has the… Read more EmployAbility – May 2024 Summer Events – 2024 Posted on May 8, 2024 May 13, 2024 by Pathfinder 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. Another month packed with Pathfinder webinars! First up… After taking a deep dive into navigating support for dual diagnosis and exploring the journey of… Read more Summer Events – 2024 Resource Corner – May 2024 Posted on May 8, 2024 May 8, 2024 by Pathfinder 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. TERRA and Electronics Recycling Solutions has launched Devices for Autism Program The Devices for Autism program, is an initiative spearheaded by TERRA and the… Read more Resource Corner – May 2024 Posts navigation Page 1 Page 2 … Page 34 Next pages A Message from Pathfinder’s Communications Manager Giving Older Adults a State Agency Home”: Introducing the New Department of Disability and Aging Forging Paths: Crafting Supportive Systems for Youth’s Journey into Adulthood Mental Health, It’s a WRAP! 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