Event Calendar
This calendar is set up by city to make it easier to search what is happening near YOU!
- June 11th, 7:00 PM – DDA Eligibility and What’s Next
- July 9th, 7:00 PM – I got a DDA waiver now What?
- August 13th, 7:00 PM – DDA Facts Myths Language and Communication.
- September 10th, 6:30 PM – I am finishing school Now What? The panel focused on after school services for individuals 18-21 years old.
This FREE training is designed to help you organize & amplify your voice (written/oral) to share with others about your life with a disability.
Who is this for? Anyone who wants to develop a 2 min elevator speech to use for …
Self-advocacy
Public comment
Meeting with legislators or government leaders
Pierce County Legislative Forum
Community Education
More information at PierceLegislativeForum.org
Meets the 2nd Friday of each month at 7 PM. Register above or here.
This meeting is open to anyone caring for a child with a disability or chronic health care need – although this meeting is geared largely toward families supporting someone with Down Syndrome.
How we support each other:
- We share
- We celebrate
- We respect each other
- We agree to disagree
- We are doing the best we can
- What we hear, stays here
Any questions:
Doreen VanderVort : (253) 439-8001
PAVE Pierce County Programs: P2P@wapave.org
Sharing Down Syndrome in Pierce County – SDSPC@wapave.org
Click Register in the right corner to receive the Zoom link and password, or register here. This helps keep our meeting secure.
We are a group of parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, as well as special health care or learning needs.
Parenting is stressful for everyone and parenting a child with special needs is unique and can be isolating. Come to join us for some virtual coffee or tea with other parents who get it. This group is about emotional support, laughter, sharing resources, and just having a safe place to talk about whatever is on your mind.
HOW WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER
• Parents supporting each other
• Connecting to others
• Sharing community resources
• Building community
Questions for Pierce county Parent to Parent?
Call 253-565-2266 ext 107 or email P2P@wapave.org
Find great resources for DDA, Learning in School, parent and family videos and more at wapave.org.
Follow us on Facebook PAVE Pierce County Support Programs
Register for tickets above or here. Once you register, you will receive an email with the Zoom Meeting link.
Puyallup P.A.L.S. Parent Group – Parents Achieving Lasting Support
We are a group of parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, as well as those with special health care or learning needs. Come to join us for coffee or tea with other parents who get it. This group is about support, laughter, sharing resources and just having a safe place to talk about whatever is on your mind.
When: 3rd Tuesday of each month, August through May 7 – 8 PM Pacific Time (June and July – no meetings)
Where: Zoom Meeting Online (you will receive the meeting link after you register)
Visit: Our Private Puyallup PALS Facebook Group
We are a group of parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, as well as those with special health care or learning needs. Come to join us for coffee or tea with other parents who get it. This group is about support, laughter, sharing resources, and just having a safe place to talk about whatever is on your mind.
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Questions? / Preguntas? for Pierce County Parent to Parent
Call 253-565-2266 ext 107 or email P2P@wapave.org
Click Register in the right corner to receive the Zoom link and password, or register here. This helps keep our meeting secure.
We are a group of parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, as well as special health care or learning needs.
Parenting is stressful for everyone and parenting a child with special needs is unique and can be isolating. Come to join us for some virtual coffee or tea with other parents who get it. This group is about emotional support, laughter, sharing resources, and just having a safe place to talk about whatever is on your mind.
HOW WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER
• Parents supporting each other
• Connecting to others
• Sharing community resources
• Building community
Questions for Pierce county Parent to Parent?
Call 253-565-2266 ext 107 or email P2P@wapave.org
Find great resources for DDA, Learning in School, parent and family videos and more at wapave.org.
Follow us on Facebook PAVE Pierce County Support Programs
Click Register in the right corner to receive the Zoom link and password, or register here. This helps keep our meeting secure.
We are a group of parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, as well as special health care or learning needs.
Parenting is stressful for everyone and parenting a child with special needs is unique and can be isolating. Come to join us for some virtual coffee or tea with other parents who get it. This group is about emotional support, laughter, sharing resources, and just having a safe place to talk about whatever is on your mind.
HOW WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER
• Parents supporting each other
• Connecting to others
• Sharing community resources
• Building community
Questions for Pierce county Parent to Parent?
Call 253-565-2266 ext 107 or email P2P@wapave.org
Find great resources for DDA, Learning in School, parent and family videos and more at wapave.org.
Follow us on Facebook PAVE Pierce County Support Programs
This FREE training is designed to help you organize & amplify your voice (written/oral) to share with key stakeholders about life with a disability.
Who is this for? Anyone who wants to develop a 2 min elevator speech to use for …
Self-advocacy
Public comment
Meeting with legislators or government leaders
Pierce County Legislative Forum
Community Education
More information at PierceLegislativeForum.org
New members are welcome!
We are people first, our disabilities are secondary!
We are part of a strong and growing statewide self-advocacy organization since 1981 when we were officially incorporated and received our 501-c-3 status. We are part of a professional organization with:
A board of directors composed of members with disabilities representing all areas of the state. They oversee the organization and its activities.
We are 1 of over 30 active chapters around the state of Washington with a membership of over 1,000 individuals. We are one of the top self-advocacy organizations in the United States.
We also have numerous resources for training materials on self-advocacy, leadership, fundraising, etc.
EDUCATE, ADVOCATE, CELEBRATE
Click Register in the right corner to receive the Zoom link and password, or register here. This helps keep our meeting secure.
We are a group of parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, as well as special health care or learning needs.
Parenting is stressful for everyone and parenting a child with special needs is unique and can be isolating. Come to join us for some virtual coffee or tea with other parents who get it. This group is about emotional support, laughter, sharing resources, and just having a safe place to talk about whatever is on your mind.
HOW WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER
• Parents supporting each other
• Connecting to others
• Sharing community resources
• Building community
Questions for Pierce county Parent to Parent?
Call 253-565-2266 ext 107 or email P2P@wapave.org
Find great resources for DDA, Learning in School, parent and family videos and more at wapave.org.
Follow us on Facebook PAVE Pierce County Support Programs