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We are a group of parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, or special health care or learning needs who use mobility devices like wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, standers, canes, etc. We meet at Noon on the last Thursday of the month. No meetings on holidays or in June and December.
Call 253-439-8001 or email P2P@wapave.org
Find great resources for DDA, Learning in School, parent and family videos, and more at wapave.org.
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Join Us for the Brunch & Learn ” Need to Know” Webinar Series!
Each webinar is 90-minutes and designed to provide information and resources to military EFMP families to help them access and navigate the educational and medical services.
Registration is free and open to all service members!
Dates and Topics:
November 19, 2021: TRICARE, ECHO, & ABA
December 17, 2021: IEP SMART Goals
January 28, 2022: 504 Plans/Accommodations
February 25, 2022: Student Led IEP
March 25, 2022: Supported Decision Making & Person Centered Planning
April 29, 2022: Financial Planning for the Future
May 27, 2022: Planning a PCS Move

Once you complete this registration form, you will receive emails with the Zoom meeting links and password to join.
When: Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00 PM
Native Families Connect!
Join us for an online support group , Tuesdays , 7pm -8pm.
Connect with others, while we hold space in our conversations to talk about and honor Race, Two-spirit peoples, equality in schools as how it relates to our cultural identity. Learn about Special education/ 504’s and IEP rights as well as parenting and tribal resources in Pierce County. Register here!
Did you know, the dropout rate for our AI/AN youth is 60 percent higher than any other race in Washington State? While Federal and State mandates are in place, to help our children succeed, we as a community can help identify areas where your family can grow.
P2P@wapave.org
(253) 565-2266 Ext 115
wapave.org/get-help
Find great resources for DDA, Learning in School, parent and family videos and more at wapave.org.
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The PAVE PTI Special Education trainings are opportunities for parents, caregivers, and professionals to learn how students receive their special education services. From 2pm – 3pm will be the training topic.
The IEP clinic will go from 3pm – 4pm that will allow individuals to bring your students IEP, Evaluation, or 504 plan to the clinic and asked questions/answers.

Click Register in the right corner to receive the Zoom link and password, or register here. This helps keep our meeting secure.
We are a group of parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, as well as special health care or learning needs.
Parenting is stressful for everyone and parenting a child with special needs is unique and can be isolating. Come to join us for some virtual coffee or tea with other parents who get it. This group is about emotional support, laughter, sharing resources, and just having a safe place to talk about whatever is on your mind.
HOW WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER
• Parents supporting each other
• Connecting to others
• Sharing community resources
• Building community
Questions for Pierce County Parent to Parent?
Call 253-565-2266 ext 115 or email P2P@wapave.org
Find great resources for DDA, Learning in School, parent and family videos, and more at wapave.org.
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Thank you for registering! Just as a reminder:
What will the training cover?
- Mindfulness to support resilience
- Why a checklist can calm your brain
- Access to a video library with more self-care content
- Time for you to share and ask questions
Who is the training for: family caregivers, youth, professionals, anyone experiencing compassion fatigue
When: June 7, 6-7:30 pm. Registration closes 24 hours before the event.
Where: Zoom (link will be emailed day of the event)

Meets online the 2nd Friday of each month at 7 PM. Register above or here.
These meetings are open to anyone caring for a child with a disability or chronic health care need – although this particular meeting is geared largely toward families supporting someone with Down Syndrome.
How we support each other:
- We share
- We celebrate
- We respect each other
- We agree to disagree
- We are doing the best we can
- What we hear, stays here
Any questions:
Doreen VanderVort : 253-565-2266 ext 115
PAVE Pierce County Programs: P2P@wapave.org
Sharing Down Syndrome in Pierce County – SDSPC@wapave.org

Click Register in the right corner to receive the Zoom link and password, or register here. This helps keep our meeting secure.
Join us to hear from Mary Mc Dirmid Mom Boss at ABZ Special Needs planning – Life doesn’t often fit into Plan A or Plan B but may fall somewhere between A and Z. ABZ help find the right financial plan for your life, and the life of your loved one with disabilities.
When: 3 Mondays 7:30-9:00 PM
Monday, March 14, 2022– Comprehensive Planning
- 10 goals of a financial plan when thinking about your loved one with disabilities.
Monday, June 13, 2022 – Transition Planning On the Fence
- Looking at the complexities of specific financial planning around your young person with disabilities transition to adulthood.
Monday, Oct 3, 2022 – Savings options including
- ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience)
- 529 qualified Tuition plans (GET in WA)
- Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA)
Put the kids to bed and come join us for a virtual beverage of your choice with other parents who get it. This group is about sharing resources and just having a safe place to talk about whatever is on your mind.This meeting supports parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, or health care/ learning support needs.
Questions for Pierce County Parent to Parent?
Call 253-565-2266 ext 115 or email P2P@wapave.org
Find great resources for DDA, Learning in School, parent and family videos, and more at wapave.org.
Follow us on Facebook PAVE Pierce County Support Programs

Click Register in the right corner to receive the Zoom link and password, or register here. This helps keep our meeting secure.
We are a group of parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, as well as special health care or learning needs.
Parenting is stressful for everyone and parenting a child with special needs is unique and can be isolating. Come to join us for some virtual coffee or tea with other parents who get it. This group is about emotional support, laughter, sharing resources, and just having a safe place to talk about whatever is on your mind.
HOW WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER
• Parents supporting each other
• Connecting to others
• Sharing community resources
• Building community
Questions for Pierce County Parent to Parent?
Call 253-565-2266 ext 115 or email P2P@wapave.org
Find great resources for DDA, Learning in School, parent and family videos, and more at wapave.org.
Follow us on Facebook PAVE Pierce County Support Programs

Click Register in the right corner to receive the Zoom link and password, or register here. This helps keep our meeting secure.
Join us to hear from Mary Mc Dirmid Mom Boss at ABZ Special Needs planning – Life doesn’t often fit into Plan A or Plan B but may fall somewhere between A and Z. ABZ help find the right financial plan for your life, and the life of your loved one with disabilities.
When: 3 Mondays 7:30-9:00 PM
Monday, March 14, 2022– Comprehensive Planning
- 10 goals of a financial plan when thinking about your loved one with disabilities.
Monday, June 13, 2022 – Transition Planning On the Fence
- Looking at the complexities of specific financial planning around your young person with disabilities transition to adulthood.
Monday, Oct 3, 2022 – Savings options including
- ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience)
- 529 qualified Tuition plans (GET in WA)
- Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA)
Put the kids to bed and come join us for a virtual beverage of your choice with other parents who get it. This group is about sharing resources and just having a safe place to talk about whatever is on your mind.This meeting supports parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, or health care/ learning support needs.
Questions for Pierce County Parent to Parent?
Call 253-565-2266 ext 115 or email P2P@wapave.org
Find great resources for DDA, Learning in School, parent and family videos, and more at wapave.org.
Follow us on Facebook PAVE Pierce County Support Programs