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.

Online – P2P Military Families Support Group

Online – P2P Military Families Support Group

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

Free
P2P Lunch & Learn

Online – P2P Lunch & Learn

REGISTER The P2P Lunch-n-Learn is a dedicated time for parents, caregivers, and providers to access presentations and training from PAVE programs and local Pierce County service providers. Presentation/training topics will vary based on the expressed needs of families in the local community. This group takes place during lunchtime, allowing parents to learn while enjoying a Read More

Free
Coffee & Tea Drop-In with P2P

Online – Coffee & Tea Drop-In with P2P

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

Free
P2P Early Years: Birth – 8 Support

In-Person – P2P Early Years: Birth – 8 Support

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

Free

In-Person – Pierce County Parent to Parent Helping Parent Volunteer Training – Families w/ Young Children (birth-5)

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

Free
Awesome Autism Parent Support Group

Online – Awesome Autism Parent Support Group

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

Free
South Sound Autism Partnership Monthly Meeting

Online – South Sound Autism Partnership Monthly Meeting

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

Free
Young Adult Support & Advocacy

Online – Young Adult Support & Advocacy

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. What to Expect Fun: Meetings will use technology, visuals, and games to keep things fun and engaging with simple Read More

Free
Coffee & Tea Drop-In with P2P

Online – Coffee & Tea Drop-In with P2P

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

Free

P2P Lunch & Learn

Online – P2P Lunch & Learn

REGISTER The P2P Lunch-n-Learn is a dedicated time for parents, caregivers, and providers to access presentations and training from PAVE programs and local Pierce County service providers. Presentation/training topics will vary based on the expressed needs of families in the local community. This group takes place during lunchtime, allowing parents to learn while enjoying a Read More

Free