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Are you a Minnesota parent seeking support for your child with a disability? PACER has parent advocates available to help with questions including topics such as navigating the special education process, transition beyond high school, special health care needs, and more.
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Volunteer to be a PACER Puppeteer
Help bring the message of disability awareness and social inclusion to young children and volunteer with PACER's puppet program! The Count Me In puppet show educates, entertains, and inspires children to be kinder and more accepting to all kids, especially children with disabilities. To learn more, email puppets@pacer.org.
Check out PACER’s new resources
PACER Center has created new sets of videos and tip sheets for Latino and Somali families of children with autism and other disabilities. They provide information to help parents better advocate for their children at school and address common questions and concerns including how to ask for a special education evaluation, how to prepare for an IEP meeting, and more. The tip sheets are available in English and Spanish. The videos are available in English, Spanish, and Somali.
Workshops / Live Stream Events
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Tech for Teens Club : Marvel laser cutting
Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST
Location: PACER Center
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Effective communication when addressing bullying
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Location: Online Web Streaming
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Assistive technology for play
Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
Location: Online Web Streaming
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Creating a crisis plan for youth with mental health needs
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Location: Online Web Streaming
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Assistive technology to support sensory needs
Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Location: Online Web Streaming
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Tech for Teens Club : Build your own 3D printed lightsaber
Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM CST
Location: PACER Center
Help Support PACER & Others
Facebook Buy & Sell Group - MN Special Needs Equipment for Sale
Find equipment and assistive technology after its initial use. Items such as, communication devices, walkers, adaptive switches and toys, motorized cars (that can be adapted), adapted keyboards, etc. Join Today!
Join Survey Monkey Contribute today!
Our partnership with SurveyMonkey Contribute is a way for anyone to support PACER programs! Sign up and you will receive surveys by e-mail from SurveyMonkey customers who need your opinion. For every survey you take, SurveyMonkey will donate $0.50 to PACER, and you'll get a chance to win $100 in an instant-win game.