Event Calendar
The Events page lists upcoming opportunities to learn on-demand (recorded), online learning, and with peers. You can 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. It’s a place to stay connected, learn new skills, engage with others in the disability community, and share your wisdom with others.
Are you looking for something more personalized and at your pace? Check out our on demand Learning Library!
Online – PAVE’s Pierce County Speak Up and Be Heard! (Ages 18-26)
November 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm PST
A drop-in hour with peers. Listen, share, how are you speaking up? Support others to do so.
The Washington Legislative Session is just around the corner. Get ready for ARC Advocacy Days.
- Not sure what to say? Join your peers for support.
- Have an issue important to you? Join us to get feedback.
- Want to make a difference? Join your peers to see how they did it!
What’s it about? A supportive space from 5 pm – 6pm with Pierce County peers who experience an intellectual and/or developmental disability. To share, listen, learn, and offer your wisdom.
First 3 peer-to-peer options:
- November 20, 2025, from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- December 16, 2025, from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- January 13, 2026, from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Our time can include…
- Inspiring videos of real self-advocates sharing their stories
- How to build your advocacy story
- Time to identify issues important to you
- Listen to each other’s story
- Ask for feedback
- Give feedback to those that ask
- Ongoing discussion and feedback throughout the session
Where can you use what you learn?
- Speaking with legislators and decision-makers
- Participating in advocacy events or rallies
- Sharing your story with community groups or on social media
- Building confidence to speak up and take part in important decisions in your community
- Learning how to stand up for yourself and others in ways that help make change
What’s next?
Register for one, two, or all three to save your spot. Then drop in, hang out with peers, and leave with ideas of how you may want to share your story and speak up for yourself!
Questions? Help to register?
Call (253) 565-2266 or email us at p2p@wapave.org.