Become a Partner or Champion: Show Your Support for Bullying Prevention During National Bullying Prevention Month in October
PACER is reaching out to all communities, organizations and schools across the country to unite against bullying. Show your support and share your efforts to prevent bullying by becoming a Partner or Champion of this cause during National Bullying Prevention Month. Your organization will be listed on PACER’s website with a link to your website, along with a list of any activities or events you are planning in connection with the month. Sign on as a Partner or Champion during National Bullying Prevention Month!
Partners are national organizations that have bullying prevention initiatives, help children with disabilities, or focus on educational opportunities for all children. Partners are asked to disseminate information about National Bullying Prevention Month through their media channels. Become a national partner!
Champions are national, state and local schools and organizations that are holding events, providing classroom activities or raising community awareness in connection with National Bullying Prevention Month. Sign on now!
To learn more about National Bullying Prevention Month, visit PACER.org/bullying.
OSERS Names Deputy Assistant Secretary and OSEP Director
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced that two key staff positions have been filled. Sue Swenson has been named the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) Deputy Assistant Secretary and Melody Musgrove will become Director of the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) Seeks Survey Participants
Take a quick, five-question survey before the end of August and help ADD shape the direction of new services. ADD wants to hear from individuals with disabilities, their families, service providers and the public. Take the survey
United Way and CFC Can Support PACER
PACER Center is eligible for donations made through United Way campaigns and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), the workplace charity campaign for federal civilian, military, and postal employees. PACER is a tax-exempt 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization.
United Way
The United Way accommodates employees wanting to support PACER. United Way pledge cards have a Donor Choice location in which to write PACER’s name and address (PACER Center, Inc., 8161 Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55437).
CFC
Look for PACER in your local campaign booklet under the Children’s Charities of America (CCA) heading or alphabetically. You also can see a video about a PACER program by visiting cfcvideospeakersbureau.org and entering PACER as the keyword. To designate your gift to PACER, use code 12272. This code is unique to PACER and should be used under any heading where you see PACER’s name listed.
For information on how to support PACER through the United Way, CFC, or other workplace charity campaigns, call PACER’s development office at 952-838-9000 or visit PACER.org and click on Donate.
Save the Date!
Explore Assistive Technology at Simon Technology Center’s Open House
Sample assistive technology (AT) and learn how it can make a difference for children with disabilities at the annual Simon Technology Open House. It’s Saturday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at PACER Center. The popular annual event for children, parents and professionals includes demonstrations of AT, educational software and resources, as well as fun and interactive activities for both children and adults. The event is free, but registration is required. Children are welcome and encouraged to attend! Register here
PACER’s Archived Webinars Provide On-demand Workshops
PACER’s archived webinars cover a wide range of topics and provide workshop information that can be accessed anywhere and at any time. Topics include “Planning for Educational Inclusion,” “The House of IDEA,” “Charter Schools and Special Education” and more. Access the webinars here and then click on a topic and enter your contact information. For more information, call 952-838-9000 and ask for the Simon Technology Center.
Order PACER’s Customized Holiday Cards by Sept. 30th!
Delight your family, friends and others with PACER’s amazing holiday cards, customized with your own special greeting. When you send PACER’s holiday cards, you warm hearts twice—once when the recipients open them, and again as your purchase supports PACER programs for children with disabilities. You also make a statement to the world that you care about your community. PACER cards feature the winning design from the annual Creative Kids Contest for children with disabilities. This year’s winner is Spencer Sieber, 10. Cards must be ordered by Sept. 30, 2010. Place your order, choose fonts, and create your customized greeting at PACER.org
Save the Date!
Learn About Options at PACER’s Housing Resource and Information Fair
Parents: don’t miss this chance to learn more about independent living options for your son or daughter. PACER’s seventh annual Housing Resource and Information Fair will be Saturday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to noon at PACER Center. The event is an opportunity for families of young adults with disabilities and service providers to meet and discuss housing options, services, supports, and related issues. More
PACER Publications
New Publications for Parents of Teens from PACER's Minnesota Parent Center
These two free handouts can help parents of children with or without disabilities play an important role in their teens’ education. Parents Play Vital Role in Teenagers’ Education: Try These Ideas to Help Your Teen. A Parent’s Vision and High Expectations are Powerful.
Programs and Resources
PACER Center is a Minnesota nonprofit organization that provides services to families of children and young adults with any disability. More
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