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!
REGISTER - Join other young adults 18 – 26 years of age with disabilities and connect online. Share, discuss, listen, brainstorm, and shape your future! Check it out, join monthly, or when you can. What to Expect Fun: Meetings will use technology, visuals, and games to keep things fun and engaging with simple language and Read More
REGISTER Open to parents and caregivers seeking support to navigate the various emotions and life adjustments of raising a child, youth, and adult with a disability. We can help connect families to Pierce County community resources, fosters relationships with other parents and build a support network for parents feeling isolated. This group supports: Open Discussions: Read More
REGISTER This support group provides a safe, validating, and empowering space for parents, caregivers, and families of African descent so they can find understanding, strength, and resources to navigate their Read More
REGISTER Open to parents and caregivers seeking support to navigate the various emotions and life adjustments of raising a child, youth, and adult with a disability. We can help connect families to Pierce County community resources, fosters relationships with other parents and build a support network for parents feeling isolated. This group supports: Open Discussions: Read More
REGISTER Open to parents and caregivers seeking support to navigate the various emotions and life adjustments of raising a child with a disability. We can help connect families to Pierce County community resources, foster relationships with other parents and build a support network for parents feeling isolated. This group supports: Open Discussions: During the meetings, Read More
Get answers fast! Join our 90-minute clinics with PAVE team member to explore IEPs, 504s, and school support services. Here’s how it works: Start with a 15-minute overview of special education rights & services. Stay for open Q&A or enter a private 1:1 breakout session with a PAVE team member. Sessions last 15 minutes. Need Read More
REGISTER - Connect with military-connected parents in a welcoming space to share support through deployments, school transitions, IEP/504 plans, medical care, and daily challenges. What We Do: The support group provides information about available resources, services, and programs that cater to the needs of military-connected families raising children with disabilities, including educational supports, therapy options, Read More
REGISTER The Awesome Autism Parent Support Group is a community dedicated to providing a nurturing and empowering environment for parents and caregivers of children with autism. The primary goal is to offer emotional support, share resources, exchange experiences, and promote a sense of unity among parents, individuals, and families raising and child diagnosed with autism Read More
REGISTER The South Sound Autism Partnership (SSAP) aims to bring together individuals, families, caregivers, and organizations in the Autism community of the South Puget Sound area of Washington State. Our goal is to promote understanding, acceptance, and advocacy for individuals affected by Autism, fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages change and nurtures positive growth. REGISTER
Get answers fast! Join our 90-minute clinics with PAVE team member to explore IEPs, 504s, and school support services. Here’s how it works: Start with a 15-minute overview of special education rights & services. Stay for open Q&A or enter a private 1:1 breakout session with a PAVE team member. Sessions last 15 minutes. Need Read More
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. There are many ways to be involved. What's its about? A supportive space from 12 pm – 1 pm with your Pierce County peers as parents and/or caregivers (e.g. Aunties, Grandparents, neighbors, etc.) of a person with an intellectual and/or developmental disability. To share, listen, learn, Read More
What is a “Helping Parent?”A Helping Parent is a parent or guardian of a child with a disability, developmental delay, or ongoing medical need who has completed training from the Parent to Parent (P2P) Program. Helping Parents are thoughtfully matched with families whose children have similar experiences or diagnoses. Through one-on-one emotional and informational support, Read More