PACER helps families of children with all disabilities, birth through 21.
PACER FACTS
PACER Center is a parent training and information center for families of children and youth with all disabilities from birth to young adults. Located in Minneapolis, it serves families across the nation, as well as those in Minnesota. Parents can find publications, workshops, and other resources to help make decisions about education, vocational training, employment, and other services for their children with disabilities. PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center provides resources designed to benefit all students, including those with disabilities.
MOST of PACER's staff and its Board are parents of children and youth with disabilities.
What is PACER's mission?
PACER Center improves educational opportunities and enhances the quality of life for children and young adults with disabilities and their families.
Is PACER a 501(c)(3) organization?
Yes, PACER Center is a nonprofit organization serving children and youth with disabilities throughout the state of Minnesota and the nation. Gifts to PACER Center are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
PACER Center FY2024 Impact Highlights:
- 9,500 unique families, professionals, and others were served through individual assistance and training across all programs
- 17,000 people attended PACER’s virtual and in-person trainings, presentations, and other events
- 1.4 million visits were made to PACER’s websites
- 11,000 instances of individual assistance were provided by PACER’s parent training and advocacy program<
- 90% of training participants reported they would use information learned to help improve educational outcomes for their child or students.
- 1,500 assistive technology loans were provided by the STC lending library
- 93 assistive technology consultations were provided to individuals with disabilities and their families
- 4,250 children and school staff were educated through PACER’s Count Me In puppet shows
- 82% of PACER’s funds directly supported programs and services