October 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PDT
Using AI to Prepare and Communicate: Use AI to prepare for meetings, communicate clearly, and participate with confidence.
This is the last training of an empowering training series that takes place every other Thursday in August-October 2026!
Stay tuned for more events coming up!
September 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PDT
Navigating a 504 Plan: Explore eligibility, accommodations, and access at school.
This training is part of an empowering training series that takes place every other Thursday in August-October 2026!
Next event:
October 1, 2026
Using AI to Prepare and Communicate Use AI to prepare for meetings, communicate clearly, and participate with confidence.
pti@wapave.org
September 3 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PDT
Starting Strong with an IFSP: Discover how early support services benefit young children and their families.
This training is part of an empowering training series that takes place every other Thursday in August-October 2026!
Next event:
September 17, 2026
Navigating a 504 Plan: Explore eligibility, accommodations, and access at school.
October 1, 2026
Using AI to Prepare and Communicate Use AI to prepare for meetings, communicate clearly, and participate with confidence.
pti@wapave.org
August 6 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PDT
Understanding The Difference – IEPs & 504: Learn the key differences between IEPs and 504 Plans, including eligibility, rights, & services.
This training is part of an empowering training series that takes place every other Thursday in August-October 2026!
Next event:
August 20, 2026
IDEA Made Simple: Understand special education rights, process, and family participation.
September 3, 2026
Starting Strong with an (IFSP): Discover how early support services benefit young children and their families.
September 17, 2026
Navigating a 504 Plan: Explore eligibility, accommodations, and access at school.
October 1, 2026
Using AI to Prepare and Communicate Use AI to prepare for meetings, communicate clearly, and participate with confidence.
pti@wapave.org
July 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am PDT
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: During the meetings, parents engage in open and honest discussions about various aspects of parenting children with disabilities. Topics might include navigating the healthcare system, accessing educational resources, managing daily routines, promoting social interactions, and self-care for parents.
Shared Experiences: Parents share their personal experiences, challenges, and strategies they have found effective in raising children with disabilities.
Cultural and Language Sensitivity: Efforts are made to ensure that the group is culturally sensitive and inclusive, respecting the diverse backgrounds and needs of all participants. REGISTER
July 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am PDT
REGISTER Join us online or in-person! 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: During the meetings, parents engage in open and honest discussions about various aspects of parenting children with disabilities. Topics might include navigating the healthcare system, accessing educational resources, managing daily routines, promoting social interactions, and self-care for parents.
Shared Experiences: Parents share their personal experiences, challenges, and strategies they have found effective in raising children with disabilities.
Cultural and Language Sensitivity: Efforts are made to ensure that the group is culturally sensitive and inclusive, respecting the diverse backgrounds and needs of all participants. REGISTER
August 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PDT
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.
Open Discussions: During the meetings, parents engage in open and honest discussions about various aspects of parenting children with disabilities. Topics might include navigating the healthcare system, accessing educational resources, managing daily routines, promoting social interactions, and self-care for parents.
Shared Experiences: Parents share their personal experiences, challenges, and strategies they have found effective in raising children with disabilities.
Cultural and Language Sensitivity: Efforts are made to ensure that the group is culturally sensitive and inclusive, respecting the diverse backgrounds and needs of all participants. REGISTER
July 23 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PDT
REGISTER Join us online or in-person! 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 spectrum disorder (ASD).
This group supports:
Inclusive and Welcoming Environment: The support group is a safe space where all parents, regardless of their background or experiences, are welcomed and embraced.
Information Sharing: Valuable information about autism, including the latest research, therapeutic interventions, educational strategies, and community resources, is shared within the group.
Guest Speakers and Workshops: The support group might invite guest speakers, such as autism experts, therapists, educators, and medical professionals, to provide insights and guidance on various topics related to autism and parenting. REGISTER
August 4 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm PDT
504s, IEP & school support services – Focus on Transition Planning
What is Quick Connect?
Join us for a 60 minute virtual clinic with PAVE Parent Resource Coordinators (PRC)
How it works:
Choose your path:
Or
Two meeting options each month;
July 18 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PDT
504s, IEP & school support services – Focus on Transition Planning
What is Quick Connect?
Join us for a 60 minute virtual clinic with PAVE Parent Resource Coordinators (PRC)
How it works:
Choose your path:
Or
Two meeting options each month;
August 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PDT
REGISTER – Join us as we welcome Marie Kerr of the Parent Training & Information (PTI) team. School is right around the corner…let’s talk all about IEP’s & 504 Plans and school supports. Including Q&A session!
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 meal in a relaxed and informal setting. REGISTER
July 16 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PDT
REGISTER Join Pierce County Parent to Parent (P2P) for a free online Lunch & Learn presented by Teddy Kemirembe, MSW, Founder of Bella Smiles for DD.
This informative session will introduce Bella Smiles for DD’s Strong Girls, Healthy Cycles program and explore practical approaches to menstrual health and hygiene for girls with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Learn how families can support confidence, independence, and healthy self-care habits while navigating menstrual health in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment. REGISTER
May 16 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PDT
504s, IEP & school support services
What is Quick Connect?
Join us for a 60 minute virtual clinic with PAVE Parent Resource Coordinators (PRC)
How it works:
Choose your path:
Or
Two meeting options each month;
May 5 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm PDT
504s, IEP & school support services
What is Quick Connect?
Join us for a 60 minute virtual clinic with PAVE Parent Resource Coordinators (PRC)
How it works:
Choose your path:
Or
Two meeting options each month;
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