Thursday, March 6
Centennial Office Building, Ladyslipper Room
658 Cedar St., Saint Paul, MN 55155
PACER’s 2025 Day at the Capitol is an in-person event only.
Parents of and students with disabilities have important information and experience to share with policy makers that impacts systems change and improves outcomes for students throughout the state of Minnesota.
PACER realizes that it can be intimidating to share your story. However, legislators say repeatedly that what they hear from parents makes a difference. Your story is important; we will work with you to make sure you are comfortable sharing it.
- This workshop will train and assist you in working with your legislator for changes impacting children with disabilities.
- PACER's Day at the Capitol provides participants with tools to share their stories to affect such change.
- Participants receive information on pending and proposed legislation related to children with disabilities.
- PACER will also assist registrants to schedule appointments to meet with their legislators following the presentation.
Register for PACER’s Day at the Capitol
Register by February 21 to have a meeting scheduled on your behalf with your legislator.
Schedule
- 9 a.m.: Check-in
- 9:30: Welcome and Introductions
Laura Jean, PACER Public Policy Coordinator
Tonia Teasley, PACER Executive Director
Gretchen Godfrey, PACER Associate Director - 9:45: Representative (TBD)
- 10:15: A brief history of parent advocacy
Rachel Pearson, PACER Parent Trainer & Advocate - 10:30: Legislative process and PACER legislative priorities
Natalia Madryga, PACER Lobbyist - 10:45: Senator (TBD)
- 11:15: The power of telling your story
Laura Jean, PACER Public Policy Coordinator - 11:30: Q & A
Laura Jean, Natalia Madryga, Gretchen Godfrey
This event is paid for using private funds.