Event Calendar
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The primary goal of this peer-led group is to offer connection, mentoring, education, sharing of resources, exchanging experiences, and to promote a sense of unity among parents, individuals, and families living with medical complexities. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.
This group supports:
Trainings: The trainings are designed to be interactive and engaging. Participants have opportunities to ask questions, participate in discussions, and share their own experiences.
Open Discussions: During meetings, families engage in open and honest discussions about various aspects of parenting children with medical complexities. Topics might include navigating the healthcare system, accessing educational resources, managing daily routines, promoting social interactions, and self-care for the whole family.
Shared Experiences: Parents share their personal experiences, challenges, and strategies they have found effective.
Join other young adults 18 – 26 years of age with disabilities and connect online or in-person in Tacoma. Share, discuss, listen, brainstorm, and shape your future! Check it out, join monthly, or when you can.
When Do We Meet?
Day: 3rd Wednesday of each month
Time: 4-5pm PT
Location: Hybrid
Virtual: Zoom
In-Person:
PAVE Office
6316 S. 12th St.
Tacoma WA 98466
What to Expect…
Fun: Meetings will use technology, visuals, and games to keep things fun and engaging with simple language and various ways to communicate. You do not need to be tech savvy. We got you.
Guest Speakers: Self-advocates with real-life experience will share their stories and wisdom.
Topics: Bullying, friendships, safety, community advocacy, college, working, volunteering, housing, and more.
Engagement: It’s up to you! Each meeting will be facilitated to assure all have a chance to join in, ask questions, share their experience, or listen, stay quiet.
Join teens who are 13 – 17 years of age with disabilities to connect online to share, chat, listen, brainstorm, and shape your future!
Check it out, join monthly, or when you can.
When Do We Meet?
Day: 4th Wednesday of each month
Time: 4-5pm PT
Location: Zoom
What to expect….
Fun: Meetings will use technology, visuals, and games to keep things fun and engaging with simple language and various ways to communicate. You do not need to be tech savvy. We got you.
Guest Speakers: Self-advocates with real-life experience will share their stories and wisdom.
Topics: Bullying, friendships, safety, community advocacy, college, working, volunteering, housing, and more.
Engagement: It’s up to you! Each meeting will be facilitated to assure all have a chance to join in, ask questions, share their experience, or listen, stay quiet.
Special Education Trainings 2024-2025
These trainings are supported in partnership with ESD 114
Join our virtual training sessions to learn about key aspects of the special education process. Gain valuable insights, ask questions, and connect with experts to better support students with disabilities.
Dates and Topics:
Date: September 25th, 2024
Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
Topic: Understanding the Special Education Process
Description: This training will bring understanding to the Special Education Process and how it works to ensure students with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education. It will also clarify the rights and responsibilities under IDEA. Participants will become knowledgeable in navigating the Special Education process from eligibility, evaluation and the development of IEPs and their implementation. After the training, an IEP Clinic is available to participants to share their questions and concerns regarding their students, Evaluations, IEPs, or meetings.
Date: January 29th, 2025
Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
Topic: Washington State Governors Office of the Education Ombuds overview
Description: Overview of the OEO’s work and how the office supports families, communities, and schools addressing the concerns that impact all students’ education. There will be an IEP clinic to address individual questions and concerns.
Date: April 9th, 2025
Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
Topic: School To Adulthood: Planning The Path
Description: This training will provide information to parents, guardians and professionals who are assisting student with disabilities in planning a path for their future. It’s never too soon to begin planning to ensure a smooth process from School to adulthood.
Date: May 7th, 2025
Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
Topic: Assistive Technology (AT): Does my student qualify for Assistive Technology
Description: This training will cover the : What, When, How, Who, and Where of Assistive Technology for students on 504 and IEP’s.
You must register to receive the meeting information! Register today!
The primary goal of this peer-led group is to offer connection, mentoring, education, sharing of resources, exchanging experiences, and to promote a sense of unity among parents, individuals, and families living with medical complexities. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.
This group supports:
Trainings: The trainings are designed to be interactive and engaging. Participants have opportunities to ask questions, participate in discussions, and share their own experiences.
Open Discussions: During meetings, families engage in open and honest discussions about various aspects of parenting children with medical complexities. Topics might include navigating the healthcare system, accessing educational resources, managing daily routines, promoting social interactions, and self-care for the whole family.
Shared Experiences: Parents share their personal experiences, challenges, and strategies they have found effective.
Join other young adults 18 – 26 years of age with disabilities and connect online or in-person in Tacoma. Share, discuss, listen, brainstorm, and shape your future! Check it out, join monthly, or when you can.
When Do We Meet?
Day: 3rd Wednesday of each month
Time: 4-5pm PT
Location: Hybrid
Virtual: Zoom
In-Person:
PAVE Office
6316 S. 12th St.
Tacoma WA 98466
What to Expect…
Fun: Meetings will use technology, visuals, and games to keep things fun and engaging with simple language and various ways to communicate. You do not need to be tech savvy. We got you.
Guest Speakers: Self-advocates with real-life experience will share their stories and wisdom.
Topics: Bullying, friendships, safety, community advocacy, college, working, volunteering, housing, and more.
Engagement: It’s up to you! Each meeting will be facilitated to assure all have a chance to join in, ask questions, share their experience, or listen, stay quiet.
Join teens who are 13 – 17 years of age with disabilities to connect online to share, chat, listen, brainstorm, and shape your future!
Check it out, join monthly, or when you can.
When Do We Meet?
Day: 4th Wednesday of each month
Time: 4-5pm PT
Location: Zoom
What to expect….
Fun: Meetings will use technology, visuals, and games to keep things fun and engaging with simple language and various ways to communicate. You do not need to be tech savvy. We got you.
Guest Speakers: Self-advocates with real-life experience will share their stories and wisdom.
Topics: Bullying, friendships, safety, community advocacy, college, working, volunteering, housing, and more.
Engagement: It’s up to you! Each meeting will be facilitated to assure all have a chance to join in, ask questions, share their experience, or listen, stay quiet.
The primary goal of this peer-led group is to offer connection, mentoring, education, sharing of resources, exchanging experiences, and to promote a sense of unity among parents, individuals, and families living with medical complexities. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.
This group supports:
Trainings: The trainings are designed to be interactive and engaging. Participants have opportunities to ask questions, participate in discussions, and share their own experiences.
Open Discussions: During meetings, families engage in open and honest discussions about various aspects of parenting children with medical complexities. Topics might include navigating the healthcare system, accessing educational resources, managing daily routines, promoting social interactions, and self-care for the whole family.
Shared Experiences: Parents share their personal experiences, challenges, and strategies they have found effective.
Join other young adults 18 – 26 years of age with disabilities and connect online or in-person in Tacoma. Share, discuss, listen, brainstorm, and shape your future! Check it out, join monthly, or when you can.
When Do We Meet?
Day: 3rd Wednesday of each month
Time: 4-5pm PT
Location: Hybrid
Virtual: Zoom
In-Person:
PAVE Office
6316 S. 12th St.
Tacoma WA 98466
What to Expect…
Fun: Meetings will use technology, visuals, and games to keep things fun and engaging with simple language and various ways to communicate. You do not need to be tech savvy. We got you.
Guest Speakers: Self-advocates with real-life experience will share their stories and wisdom.
Topics: Bullying, friendships, safety, community advocacy, college, working, volunteering, housing, and more.
Engagement: It’s up to you! Each meeting will be facilitated to assure all have a chance to join in, ask questions, share their experience, or listen, stay quiet.
Join teens who are 13 – 17 years of age with disabilities to connect online to share, chat, listen, brainstorm, and shape your future!
Check it out, join monthly, or when you can.
When Do We Meet?
Day: 4th Wednesday of each month
Time: 4-5pm PT
Location: Zoom
What to expect….
Fun: Meetings will use technology, visuals, and games to keep things fun and engaging with simple language and various ways to communicate. You do not need to be tech savvy. We got you.
Guest Speakers: Self-advocates with real-life experience will share their stories and wisdom.
Topics: Bullying, friendships, safety, community advocacy, college, working, volunteering, housing, and more.
Engagement: It’s up to you! Each meeting will be facilitated to assure all have a chance to join in, ask questions, share their experience, or listen, stay quiet.