
Online – Young Adult Support & Advocacy
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 Read More
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.
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 Read More
PAVE is here to walk alongside you with tools, knowledge, and support. This fall, join us for trainings and clinics designed to empower families, caregivers, and educators supporting students with disabilities. Upcoming Trainings Oct. 16 Time: 12 pm – 1pm PT – Understanding the Difference: IEPs & 504s Learn the key differences between IEPs and Read More
Present Levels & SMART Goals: Connecting the Dots in the IEPDiscover how to align present levels with meaningful, measurable SMART IEP goals that drive progress. Presenter: Sherry MashburnNovember 20 @ 6-7 PMSpecial Education Eligibility: How Schools Decide / Elegibilidad para Educación Especial: Cómo Deciden las EscuelasGet a clear look at how school districts determine eligibility, 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
PAVE is here to walk alongside you with tools, knowledge, and support. This fall, join us for trainings and clinics designed to empower families, caregivers, and educators supporting students with disabilities. Upcoming Trainings Oct. 16 Time: 12 pm – 1pm PT – Understanding the Difference: IEPs & 504s Learn the key differences between IEPs and 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 unique and often challenging and isolating journey of raising Black/African American child or family member with a disability. What We Do: The support group provides Read More
PAVE is here to walk alongside you with tools, knowledge, and support. This fall, join us for trainings and clinics designed to empower families, caregivers, and educators supporting students with disabilities. Upcoming Trainings Oct. 16 Time: 12 pm – 1pm PT – Understanding the Difference: IEPs & 504s Learn the key differences between IEPs and 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 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
PAVE is here to walk alongside you with tools, knowledge, and support. This fall, join us for trainings and clinics designed to empower families, caregivers, and educators supporting students with disabilities. Upcoming Trainings Oct. 16 Time: 12 pm – 1pm PT – Understanding the Difference: IEPs & 504s Learn the key differences between IEPs and Read More