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Housing : Creating structure through financial and staff support
Date: Monday, March 10, 2025 —
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CT
Location: Online Web Streaming
This workshop will present examples of how housing, individual services, and supports are funded through federal, state, and county resources. Parents will learn about how their young adults may become eligible for and use public programs to support their housing vision.
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Special education for your child in the summer
Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 —
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
Location: Online Web Streaming
This workshop will help parents to gain an understanding of the different summer special education options. It will cover extended school year (ESY), targeted services, summer school, transition for a new year, and community resources.
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Housing : Stories from families and young adults
Date: Monday, March 17, 2025 —
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CT
Location: Online Web Streaming
This workshop will feature a more detailed explanation of individualized housing and service options from a panel of parents, young adults, and housing providers who will share their own journeys through the process.
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Questions to ask during the special education process
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 —
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
Location: Online Web Streaming
Special education is a process that has many steps including an initial evaluation, the development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP), finding the least restrictive learning environment for a child, and measuring their progress. This workshop is designed to be a brief overview of the special education process followed by a Q&A. Participants must pre-submit questions when they register to be included in the Q&A.
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Wellness Series : Devices to support wellness
Date: Monday, March 24, 2025 —
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT
Location: Online Web Streaming
This workshop will explore devices from our lending library that are designed to support emotional wellness for teens and adults. Join us to learn more about tools that can calm the body’s reaction to stress with relaxation and sensory support.
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Transitioning from ECSE to kindergarten
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 —
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM CT
Location: Online Web Streaming
Kindergarten is a big step in any child’s life. In this workshop, parents of young children with disabilities will receive information to help them plan for the transition from early childhood special education (ECSE) to kindergarten and learn strategies to help their child be successful.
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Transitioning from pediatric to adult health care
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 —
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CT
Location: Online Web Streaming
When your young adult with special health care needs turns 18, they must transition from pediatric to adult health care providers. It is a complex process, and early planning is critical to achieving a successful change in care. This workshop will help parents and guardians understand what is involved with the transition, prepare for the move, and learn the differences between adult and pediatric health care services. It will also provide tips on how to find an effective provider that meets your young adult’s needs.
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Tech for Teens Club : Marvel laser cutting
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 —
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CT
Location: PACER Center
Create and take home a custom Marvel-themed tick-tac-toe box using a laser cutter! Participants will learn basic design, laser cutting, and assembly techniques while crafting a personalized, functional game set featuring their favorite Marvel characters. Tech for Teens is a workshop for youth with disabilities ages 12-20.
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Effective communication when addressing bullying
Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 —
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
Location: Online Web Streaming
This workshop will address ways parents and caregivers can effectively communicate with their school team when addressing issues around bullying. Participants will learn tips to help them advocate for students with disabilities and make sure they have safe spaces, self-advocacy skills, and an understanding of safety.
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Assistive technology for play
Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025 —
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CT
Location: Online Web Streaming
Play is an essential part of a child’s development. However, young children with disabilities can experience barriers to traditional play. This workshop will explore assistive technology tools and strategies to help make play more accessible for young children with disabilities.
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Creating a crisis plan for youth with mental health needs
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 —
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
Location: Online Web Streaming
Children and youth with mental health needs may have challenges regulating their emotions or problem-solving when they experience distress, which can lead to a crisis situation. This workshop will provide an opportunity to work through an example crisis plan and offer suggestions on how it can be used at home, in school, and with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and 504 Plans.
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Assistive technology to support sensory needs
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025 —
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
Location: Online Web Streaming
Join us for a sensory workshop to explore tools and devices designed to enhance sensory experiences in sight, sound, and touch. Participants will discover a variety of options that can support their different sensory needs and learn how they can be used in everyday settings!
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Tech for Teens Club : Build your own 3D printed lightsaber
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025 —
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM CT
Location: PACER Center
Unleash your inner Jedi (or Sith) and learn how to assemble a custom mini lightsaber in this hands-on workshop! Students will learn how to wire an LED filament for a glowing blade and piece together the components to create their finished product. Tech for Teens is a workshop for youth with disabilities ages 12-20.
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Navigating government and community disability resources
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 —
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CT
Location: Online Web Streaming
Join us to learn about statewide disability resource networks to help you solve problems, navigate the systems, and plan for the future. This workshop will feature a guest speaker from Disability Hub to provide detailed information on the ins and outs of community resources and government programs.
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Introduction to customized employment for young adults
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 —
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CT
Location: Online Web Streaming
Is customized employment an option for your young adult? Join us to hear from Margie Webb, MS, CRC, a customized employment specialist for Minnesota’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services, about flexible employment options for young adults with disabilities. She will explore how customized employment can meet both the needs of employers and the strengths, needs, and interests of the job seeker.
