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        • Lifespan Respite WA

          PAVE LRW staff administers the Lifespan Respite Voucher program for unpaid, unserved family caregivers of all ages, across Washington State.

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          PAVE’s PTI program helps family caregivers, your and professionals with questions about services for children and young people with disabilities, ages 0-26.

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          Pierce County Parent to Parent (P2P) is part of the national network focused on support, training, technical assistance, and education to parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities and/or special healthcare needs.

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        • Family to Family Health & Information Center (F2FHIC)

          F2FHIC helps families of children and youth with special health care needs, and the professionals who serve them, to find healthcare funding. The Family-to-Family Health Information Center provide sadvice, offers a multitude of resources, and taps into a network of other families and professionals for support and information.

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        • Welcome to the area of our website for and from young adults with disabilities!

          Share your strengths, understand your rights and responsibilities, and explore what you want! There are interactive learning tools, resources on transitioning to adulthood, how you can lead your IEP called Student-Led IEPs, and more! For example, Find Your Person-Centered Facilitator will allow you to search, find, and hire a Person-Centered Planning Facilitator. They gather who you want, listen to you, explore your dreams and hopes, and visually map a plan for you. Who knows, you or someone you know may want to become a Person-Centered Planner! We have an on-demand, free course that you can learn and see if being a Person-Centered Planner or helping one is a job for you! 

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        • Upcoming opportunities to learn on-demand (recorded), online learning, and with peers. Choose from a range of topics and select what’s best for you – self-paced, peer-to-peer, in-person, or virtual learning. These events cover topics like special education, advocacy, disability rights, and family support.

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Category: Videos

Videos featuring topics of interest to you. From learning in school, parent & family to health & wellness to youth, information is waiting for you.

Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day 2020

Posted on March 21, 2020September 10, 2020 by Nicol Walsh

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Posted in Video: Parent & Family, VideosTagged 21 Chromosomes, Down Syndrome, DS, World Down Syndrome Day

End-of-the Year Support! Stories to End Your Year!

Posted on December 30, 2019September 10, 2020 by Nicol Walsh

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Posted in Video: Parent & Family, VideosTagged Connections in community, end of the year support, self-determination, support our families

Every Child has their Unique Strengths and Abilities

Posted on December 27, 2019September 10, 2020 by Nicol Walsh

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Posted in Video: Parent & Family, VideosTagged Allies, disability, parents, Voice

End-of-the Year Support! Please Support Us!

Posted on December 22, 2019September 10, 2020 by Nicol Walsh

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Posted in Video: Parent & Family, VideosTagged All about PAVE, Connections in community, disability, learning

Journeys in Healthcare from a Youth Perspective Part 4

Posted on November 21, 2019September 10, 2020 by Nicol Walsh

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Posted in Video: Health & Wellness, Video: Youth, VideosTagged Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Brain Injury, Encephalitis, Epilepsy, Seizures

Overview of the Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Posted on September 27, 2019September 25, 2020 by Nicol Walsh

 

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Posted in Video: Learning in School, VideosTagged 504, IEP, Individualized Education Program, SMART Goals

Journeys in Healthcare from a Youth Perspective Part 3

Posted on September 19, 2019September 10, 2020 by Nicol Walsh

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Posted in Video: Health & Wellness, Video: Youth, VideosTagged Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Health, healthcare, Seizures, self advocacy, Youth Perspective

Introduction to Special Education

Posted on August 6, 2019September 10, 2020 by Nicol Walsh

 

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Posted in Video: Learning in School, VideosTagged collaboration, evaluation, IEP, learning, parenting, partnering, responsibilities, rights, School, Section 504, special education, SPED

Parents as Partners with the School

Posted on August 6, 2019September 10, 2020 by Nicol Walsh

 

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Posted in Video: Learning in School, VideosTagged collaboration, communication, conflict, IEP, learning, parenting, partner, procedural safeguards, resolution, responsibilities, rights, School, strategies

Journeys in Healthcare from a Youth Perspective Part 2

Posted on August 6, 2019May 7, 2026 by Nicol Walsh

Listen to Alissa’s Story

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Posted in Disability Pride, My Life / My Plan, Video: Youth, Videos, YouthTagged Anxiety, depression, Disability Pride, My life, my plan, Selective mutism

Journeys in Healthcare from a Youth Perspective Part 1

Posted on June 14, 2019May 7, 2026 by Nicol Walsh

Brennan’s Story

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Posted in Video: Health & Wellness, Video: Youth, VideosTagged Barriers faced, disability, Healthcare Journey, Heart Disease, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Youth Perspectives, Youth Share

DDA Series 2 – Training Overview of DDA Assessments

Posted on June 13, 2019May 7, 2026 by Nicol Walsh

DDA Assessment

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Posted in Video: Learning in School, Video: Parent & Family, VideosTagged DDA Assessment, DDA Training Overview, Developmental Disabilities Administration

Pierce County Parent to Parent

Posted on May 3, 2019September 10, 2020 by Nicol Walsh

 

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Posted in Video: Parent & Family, VideosTagged parent mentor, parent support, Parent to Parent, Support Groups

Advocacy Days 2019 – Meet Logan

Posted on April 12, 2019September 10, 2020 by Nicol Walsh

 

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Posted in Video: Youth, VideosTagged Advocacy Days 2019, Leadership, Youth

My Life, My Plan – Meet Ivanova

Posted on February 13, 2019May 6, 2026 by Nicol Walsh

Meet Ivanova

 
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Posted in My Life / My Plan, Video: Youth, Videos, YouthTagged IDD advocate, My life, my plan

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